Your professional development consists of anything that helps you prepare for and excel in policy work, including your (1) skills, (2) knowledge, (3) network, and (4) credentials.

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Outline:

(00:11) Why professional development matters

(03:17) Components of professional development

(03:22) Skills

(04:35) Knowledge

(05:09) Understanding DC culture

(06:16) Institutional policy knowledge

(07:28) Domain-specific policy knowledge

(08:54) Network

(09:25) Credentials

(10:52) Savings

(11:24) How do I advance my professional development?

(14:28) Should I aim to specialize or become a generalist?

(16:24) What to specialize in? Issues, levers, and institutions

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