This article explains the different roles available in Congress, provides networking advice, and explains how to search and apply for jobs.

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Outline:

(00:28) Explore what job(s) you can get

(00:41) Relatively loose credential, citizenship, and security clearance requirements

(03:20) The congressional office org chart

(05:34) Congressional opportunities at different levels of experience

(05:39) Internships for current undergraduate or graduate students

(06:10) Full-time roles

(06:56) Congressional fellowships

(07:14) Networking and reaching out to people

(07:44) Tapping your network and doing informational interviews

(09:37) Initial conversations with people adjacent to Congress

(11:28) Conversations with current staffers

(15:25) Whatever you do, don't be shy

(18:19) Search and apply for jobs

(18:30) Selecting which offices to apply to

(22:46) Finding job openings

(23:14) Internships

(24:26) Full-time staff roles

(25:50) Fellowships

(26:01) Succeeding in the application process

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