Tips for Entry
Talk to political science professors about the profession.
Read American Political Science Review, Political Science Today, and other political science publications, which are available from the American Political Science Association (APSA) (https://apsanet.org/publications/apsa-publications).
Visit the Careers for Political Scientists section on the APSA Web site at https://apsanet.org/careers/careers-for-political-scientists.
Get a part-time or summer job working for an appointed or elected official to gain experience.
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