The CQ Press Career Guide for American Politics Students
- ISBN-10
- 1544369026
- ISBN-13
- 9781544369020
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-12-03
- Publisher
- CQ Press
- Author
- Peter Ubertaccio
Description
Turn your degree into a career The CQ Press Career Guide for American Politics Students helps you navigate your first steps towards a career in American politics. With a focus on setting personal goals and maximizing transferable skills, author Peter Ubertaccio outlines diverse career-path options for political science majors and illuminates pathways to graduate school. Full of practical guidance on how to secure a job, including a collection of employment resources, resume-building tips, and student success stories, this guide provides an action-oriented road map for you to develop your undergraduate experience into a fulfilling career in American politics. Key Features: Critical thinking questions are designed to help you align your academic and co-curricular pursuits to skills and career readiness competencies that are in demand by employers in the field. “Staff Work On and Off The Hill” (Chapter 3) offers you a glimpse into the daily life of an entry level staff worker and provides you with guidance on how to navigate this space. “Political Campaigns” (Chapter 4) provides you with an overview of typical campaign work and shows you how to campaign for different candidates, parties, and issues. Advice on internships, nonprofit advocacy, and graduate school options help you determine your next steps and provide guidance on how these options might boost long-term career potential. A career checklist provides you with valuable insights on resume building, social media strategies, and networking.
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