Campaign Workers

Volunteer for a local political campaign or issue-oriented group in your neighborhood, town, or city.

Join an active local political club where you can meet people and get involved.

Some lobbying and political consulting firms provide internships that, while often unpaid, will give you invaluable experience.

College students interested in finding an internship with the U.S. Congress might consider studying for a semester in Washington, D.C., during a time when competition for such jobs is less competitive. Students might also consider spending a semester in their state capital to intern with the State legislature.

Examine your address book, Facebook friends, or Linked-In contacts for people who might provide you with an entree into a local, state, or national political organization. Remember, in politics, it's not only what you know, but who you know.