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Congressional Aides

Tips for Entry

Participate in the U.S. Senate page program. Contact the offices of your senators for more information about being a page.

Submit your resume to the Senate Placement Office Resume Bank (https://www.senate.gov/visiting/employment.htm) or the U.S. House of Representatives Vacancy Announcement and Placement Service (https://www.house.gov/employment/positions-with-members-and-committees).

Participate in internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your college’s career services office. Additionally, the U.S. Senate (http://www.senate.gov/pagelayout/visiting/h_multi_sections_and_teasers/employment.htm) and U.S. House of Representatives (http://www.house.gov) offer internships. 

Land an entry-level job at a congressional office to learn about the field and make valuable contacts.