Team Georgia Careers Blog

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Keep your impact growing with Team Georgia Careers

At Team Georgia Careers, we recognize the dedication and contributions of active-duty service members and veterans every day. Military service builds valuable skills and experience that can translate into meaningful careers in Georgia state government.

Through the state's veterans' preference policy, certain eligible veterans may receive special hiring consideration when applying for state government jobs. Be sure to identify your veteran status when applying and provide the required documentation to receive any preference for which you qualify.

Make an Impact with a Career in Public Safety and Law Enforcement

What does it mean to build a career in public service? It means showing up for your community, helping people when they need it most, and making a real difference in someone’s life. Across Georgia, public safety professionals work every day to protect communities, respond to emergencies, uphold the law, and support the well-being of Georgians. If you’re looking for a career with purpose where every day is different, there are many paths to explore.

Why Choose a Career in Public Service?

Grow with Georgia: Bring Your Skills Into Your Next Career

A new season often brings new opportunities. As students head back to school, recent graduates begin planning their careers, and professionals look toward what's next, August is a great time to explore where your skills can take you. Whether you are considering an internship, searching for your first job, returning after time away, changing career fields, or looking for a new challenge, career growth does not always mean starting over. Sometimes, it begins by recognizing the value of the skills and experience you already have.

Start Building Experience Through an Internship

Cool Careers in Georgia State Government You May Not Know About

Georgia state government is home to professionals solving problems, supporting communities and driving innovation in fields ranging from technology and human resources to business operations and customer service.

This summer, we're highlighting four "cool" careers that showcase the diverse ways state employees serve Georgians every day across the state.

1. IT & Cyber Security

If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology, or turning information into insights, a career in technology, data, or cyber security may be the perfect fit.

This summer, we're highlighting four "cool" careers that showcase the diverse ways state employees serve Georgians every day across the state.

1. IT & Cyber Security

If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology, or turning information into insights, a career in technology, data, or cyber security may be the perfect fit.