The CQ Press Career Guide for American Politics Students
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Peter Ubertaccio. The CQ Press Career Guide for American Politics Students
The CQ Press Career Guide for American Politics Students
Contents
Preface. Introduction
Plan of the Book
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1 Introduction and Getting Started
Chapter Objectives
What does it mean to study American politics?
Education
The B.A. in Politics
Answering Your Questions
Career Outcomes in American Politics
Conclusion
Social Media
Chapter 2 Coursework and Internships
Chapter Objectives
What is your curriculum?
The Double Major or Minor: Useful to postgraduate outcomes or not?
Elective Choices
What is a co-curriculum?
Student Political Organizations
Answering Your Questions
What about internships and experiential opportunities?
Answering Your Questions
Education
Work Experience
Other Experience
Conclusion
A 4-Year Plan
References
Chapter 3 Staff Work on and off the Hill
Chapter Objectives
What does a staffer do?
Legislative Correspondent
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Director
Press Secretary
Scheduler
District Director
Chief of Staff
Do I need to live in the state of a member or belong to a member’s political party to get a job?
What’s the difference between staff work on Capitol Hill and your state capital?
Your State Capital
What about working in my city or town?
What if I’m not interested in working for an elected official?
Administrative Agencies
State Government
State Government Employment, Internship, and Fellowship Websites
Public Relations and Communications
Education
Work Experience
Conclusion
Track Your Alumni
References
Chapter 4 Political Campaigns
Chapter Objectives
Where should you focus your campaign energy?
National Campaigns
Parties and Party Committees
Congressional Campaigns
State and Local Elections
Ballot Questions
Advocacy Campaigns
What do you do on political campaigns?
Field Work: Canvassing and Visibility
Data Entry and Media Scrubs
Media Contact
Fundraising
Conclusion: Why work on a campaign?
Education:
References
Chapter 5 Other Pursuits
Chapter Objectives
What is graduate school?
A Doctoral or a Master’s Degree
What is professional school?
A Law Degree
A Business Degree
A Journalism Degree
An Education Degree
A Degree in Public Health
Answering Your Questions
Should you go right into the job market?
Nonprofit Work
Think Tanks
Advocacy
Service
Corporate
Conclusion
The Pro and Con List
References
Chapter 6 Conclusion
Let’s Review
What else can I do to make myself competitive?
Answering Your Questions
Finding Your Contacts on Campus
Conclusion
Education
Work Experience
Other Experience
References
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The best part of being a professor at a college dedicated to a core liberal arts curriculum is the opportunity it affords to teach and learn both in and out of the classroom. What I have noticed over the years, however, is a growing disconnect between the activities in my classroom and the kinds of questions and concerns students have about the job market or next steps they might take upon graduation. It was as if the study of politics was somehow unrelated to the demands of an ever-changing job market.
The response to this trend is the guide. The data from employers and their own observations of the job market make it clear they want students who have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, public-speaking and writing skills, and the ability to process complex issues and data points. They want creative thinkers who can work in teams, who are capable of research, and who understand the world in which we live. These are the skills one develops by a rigorous study of politics.
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Developing Your Resume
It begins with the easy stuff: name, address, education, and interests. We’ll revisit the resume in the succeeding chapters and fill it in as we go:
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