Harvard College Guide to Careers in Government & Politics

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This book is designed for people exploring careers in government & politics who are interested in internships or full-time employment. In his foreword, John Kenneth Galbraith calls it "an exceptionally valuable guide to a public career." Topics include: Capitol Hill, the Foreign Service (with information regarding the examinations including this year's changes), federal agencies, campaigns & political consulting, lobbying, think tanks, & state & local government. The book features interviews with students who discuss their experiences as interns in Congress, the Dept. of State, the National Women's Political Caucus, the U.S. Trade Representative's Office, & a state legislature. The book also includes interviews with recent graduates working in government who describe their job searches. The concluding section consists of interviews with Harvard alumni & affiliates who talk about their careers & offer advice. Among those interviewed are: National Public Radio President Doug Bennet, U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, U.S. Rep. Fred Grandy, former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin, Foreign Service Officer John Limbert, former Seattle Mayor Charles Royer, U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, former Ambassador to Granada Sally Shelton, & U.S. Senator Tim Wirth. "More than anything I have encountered," Galbraith says, the book shows "...just what to expect."