I've just finshed my A-Levels in Politics (Route b Ideologies), Geography and Spanish. I'm really keen to go into a career in politics, but don't know where to go next. I know there are many different ways to do it, so I'd like to ask those who reply to be as specific as possible. Thank you very much.
2007-06-30 23:57:16 · 9 answers · asked by SethMiVi 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Anything that allows you to make great connections should be high on your list.
A political science degree won't get you very far if you're not willing to get seriously involved with the political process. That means working with a political party, showing up to meetings, and doing all the tedius often degrading things that make up a campaign (I.E. the best way to make connections and furthur your career ).
Once you've been there and done that people will take notice. Get a job working for a candidate for office as a campaign manager and your resume will start looking good to potential employers such as a state/national party or a think tank. I'm currently employed by a major policy organization and the pay is great but i would've never had a chance at that job without the great resume i was able to compile doing years of volunteer and underpaid campaign work.
It takes alot of sacrifice but with the connections i have now i could pretty much get a job with anybody.
2007-07-01 20:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by Adam I 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you look at the careers of many mainstream UK politicians in the last 50 years you will find that the universities of Oxford and Cambridge feature prominently on their CVs.
Once there become active in student politics, socialise and network like there is no tomorrow. Don't worry too much about the academic side of things, although a respectable pass will add to your political appeal.
Join a political party - it really doesn't matter which one - and seduce an intelligent, classy, tasty looking and photogenic fellow student to be your life partner.
After that the political world is you oyster.
The alternative is to reject the glittering prizes and attempt to build a grass roots movement that seeks a better world for all and which empowers "ordinary" people - a much more difficult and challenging proposition than becoming one of the power elite.
2007-07-01 00:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the first option is to find a party that matches your ideolgy and either try to get involved in local politics, aiming to become a councillor or offer to work for the local branch for local elections.
2007-07-01 07:50:34 · answer #3 · answered by Tufty Porcupine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Public exposure is what you need. Join cause oriented groups, a political party and get close to people who can help you get elected.
Peace and blessings!
2007-07-01 02:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get elected to a position and watch the fur fly
2007-07-01 00:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by http://hogshead.pokerknave.com/ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First become a lawyer that way you won't have to take lying 101.
Tear down any morals that you might have.
Take courses in graft.
Last but not least,,cheat on your spouse.
2007-07-01 00:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Invading Poland used to be popular..
2007-07-01 05:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Kes51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smarm school and also try to fit in evening classes in insincerity.
You might need to persuade people to illegally incvade countries so classes in lying effectively would help.
Good luck to you mate, I am sure you will do well.
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2007-07-01 00:02:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
In politics, don't believe on anyone
2007-07-01 00:01:03 · answer #9 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋