Tips for Entry
Read Public Opinion Quarterly (https://academic.oup.com/poq) to learn more about the field.
Join the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) and other professional associations to access networking opportunities; receive discounts on conferences, continuing education classes, and publications; and receive special member-only career resources.
Attend the AAPOR Annual Conference to network and participate in continuing education opportunities.
Visit https://jobs.aapor.org for job listings.
Try to get a summer job doing statistical research with your local government or a marketing research firm.
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