217601 109 Careers & Education Government Careers true Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:51:08 -0700 politics, politician, candidate, government, job, election, run, office, Elect How To Launch Your Political Career http://www.howcast.com/videos/217601-How-To-Launch-Your-Political-Career http://www.howcast.com/videos/217601-How-To-Launch-Your-Political-Career/edit live 1 blairfell http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 336 84854 1 0 Step Define your political passions Define your political passions. Since many entry-level jobs in politics are low paying — or non-paying — it’s important to be dedicated. Having a cause that you enthusiastically believe in can be very useful when you’re working your butt off.

]]> 84855 2 0 Tip While a degree in political science can be helpful, it is not necessary for working in politics. Successful politicians can have backgrounds in a variety of disciplines, from law to acting to social work.

]]> 84856 3 0 Step Find a point of entry Find a point of entry into the world of politics. This can be anything from volunteering on a campaign to taking an unpaid internship for an elected official. The important thing is to get onto the playground — and then make friends.

]]> 84857 4 0 Tip Volunteer positions are always available when an election is going on. Go to the candidate’s website and look for a link, or simply contact your political party’s local office.

]]> 84858 5 0 Step Work hard Work hard and develop a good reputation. Whether you’re stuffing envelopes or working as a page, everyone you meet could potentially help you at some point. Let people know you’re looking for a job in politics. If you show you’re a motivated worker, your reputation will spread like wildfire.

]]> 84859 6 0 Step Join an organization Join an activist organization. When applying for a job in politics, showing a resume that includes work with a like-minded activist organization can help you land a job.

]]> 84860 7 0 Step Speak at public hearings Speak at public hearings. Whether at a school board meeting or community board hearing, there will be opportunities for you to speak in public. Use it. After the hearings, talk to the board members and other interested people. You never know when an opportunity will present itself.

]]> 84861 8 0 Step Run for office Run for office at a local level. The school board or community board can be great places to start and are a good way to see if you enjoy the political life.

]]> 84862 9 0 Tip Suck up. Everyone you meet could be a potential voter or VIP that could help your career, so make no enemies. Compliment even the people you despise, always acknowledging that you see their point of view even when you think they’re idiots. One day you’ll need their vote.

]]> 84863 10 0 Step Think before you act If you have aspirations for higher office, think about your future before you act. If you’re married, do not commit adultery; if unmarried, be kind to those you have sex with, don’t do drugs, pay your taxes, and think before you speak. A political career takes years to launch but seconds to derail.

]]> 84864 11 0 Fact In the history of the U.S. Senate, three senators have been Olympic athletes; they competed in hockey, basketball, and judo.

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