Career Guides
Practical, non-partisan advice for building a career in public service — written by people who’ve worked in it.
Guides
Public Service 101: How to find an internship
A step-by-step guide to the congressional internship application cycle and networking basics.
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Decoding the Congressional Job Bulletin
Understand the terminology and requirements used in official House and Senate job listings.
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The First 90 Days: Staff Assistant Tips
How to excel in entry-level roles and build a foundation for long-term growth.
Read guideInterviewing
Acing the Legislative Correspondent Interview
What hiring offices look for, common questions, and how to talk about constituent work.
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Building a Political Network That Lasts
Turn informational coffees into mentors, references, and your next role in public service.
Read guideCompensation
Reading the GS Scale and Member Budgets
How congressional pay is set, what is negotiable, and how to benchmark your offer.
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Moving from Personal Office to Committee
When to make the jump, the skills committees prize, and how to position your experience.
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Turning an Internship into an Offer
A playbook for standing out, asking for the role, and timing your ask before the session ends.
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Writing Memos That Get Read
The one-page format, the bottom-line-up-front rule, and habits that make you indispensable.
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