How to get a job in politics

Degrees in political science, law, business, finance or other relevant fields can be beneficial to political employees. Many schools offer extracurricular activities that might interest an aspiring politician, including student body government, speech and debate, or activism associations.

After you have acquired the necessary education, experience and skills, you can begin searching for a job in politics. One of the easiest ways to do this is to become involved in your local government. Look for entry-level jobs working in the mayor's or governor's office or your state's capitol building.

You can also serve on government committees or assist with seasonal events like voter registration. Working with the local government can earn you the reputation of being a politically active citizen and will help establish your name in local political circles.

After you have established yourself in your political community, you may decide to run for office. This will typically mean organizing a campaign, hiring a campaign manager, raising campaign funds from donors and touring the city, state or country to meet prospective supporters.

Running for office is a major time commitment and takes a considerable effort, but it is one of the most effective ways to serve your country and secure a government position.

To continue increasing your qualifications, you will need to gain relevant experience. You can achieve this through various avenues, including entry-level jobs. However, one of the most common ways to get political experience is by volunteering.

Many political campaigns function primarily on the volunteer hours put in by unpaid contributors. If you reach out to local politicians running for office whose ideology you believe in, you will most likely be able to find opportunities to work for their campaign.