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30 Years in the Game: Narric Rome on Staying Curious and Building a DC Career
Description:
In this episode of Career Pulse DC, we sit down with Traverse Jobs' longest continuous subscriber, Narric Rome. A DC veteran since 1994, Narric shares how internships, lobbying, campaign work, and advocacy shaped his career—and how staying curious (and checking job boards daily) helped him stay relevant.
The conversation dives into:
✅ How Narric landed his first jobs in DC
✅ Why internships are underrated
✅ Lessons from the campaign trail
✅ Transitioning between subject matter expertise and advocacy
✅ Why design and comms are the hottest growth areas in policy
✅ How to stand out in a 400-resume job pile
✅ Tips for early career professionals and the importance of real networking
If you've ever wondered how to build a sustainable career in DC—or what the job market is trying to tell you—this one's for you.
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By Traverse JobsDescription:
In this episode of Career Pulse DC, we sit down with Traverse Jobs' longest continuous subscriber, Narric Rome. A DC veteran since 1994, Narric shares how internships, lobbying, campaign work, and advocacy shaped his career—and how staying curious (and checking job boards daily) helped him stay relevant.
The conversation dives into:
✅ How Narric landed his first jobs in DC
✅ Why internships are underrated
✅ Lessons from the campaign trail
✅ Transitioning between subject matter expertise and advocacy
✅ Why design and comms are the hottest growth areas in policy
✅ How to stand out in a 400-resume job pile
✅ Tips for early career professionals and the importance of real networking
If you've ever wondered how to build a sustainable career in DC—or what the job market is trying to tell you—this one's for you.