Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

So the fiance and I have decided to move to Washington. I just graduated college with a 3.2 from PU. Now I need a job.

Most desired line of work would be in politics, preferably in a congressional office (yes I know I will be doing boring stuff and be paid poorly). I am also interested in working at a law firm as I plan on going to law school in '07.

How do I go about getting a job. It seems a stupid question but I honestly dont know as Ive never had one. I have a decent resume put together by a friend who works in HR. Any advice appreciated.

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

[censored] dc.

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

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So the fiance and I have decided to move to Washington. I just graduated college with a 3.2 from PU. Now I need a job.

Most desired line of work would be in politics, preferably in a congressional office (yes I know I will be doing boring stuff and be paid poorly). I am also interested in working at a law firm as I plan on going to law school in '07.

How do I go about getting a job. It seems a stupid question but I honestly dont know as Ive never had one. I have a decent resume put together by a friend who works in HR. Any advice appreciated.

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Just hit the pavement/web, and talk to as many people as you can. I had no idea what to do to get my first job, because they dont train you teh nuts and bolts of how to actually find the leads (just how to interview etc), in college. I found that monster.com, the want ads, and going to networking events, were only OK compared to going out and meeting people on your own, however you know how. If it means calling someone that you havent talked to in awhile, or calling someone not necassarily in DC, but that can put you in touch with someone actually in DC, then do it.

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

Get in touch with your current US Rep. Politics is all about who you know and knowing someone who can introduce you. Start with your local Rep, hopefully someone you know (family, friends, professor) can make an introduction or write a letter of recommendation.

Surely PU has some type of placement program, use it. Otherwise, good luck pounding the pavement!

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

Blow someone in power?

sorry, couldn't resist.

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

As a resident of Washington state- I really hate it when people don't say "Washington, D.C." as if we should just assume it's that fucksteak immitation city and not our fantastic state.

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As a resident of Washington state- I really hate it when people don't say "Washington, D.C." as if we should just assume it's that fucksteak immitation city and not our fantastic state.

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This is exactly why i said [censored] dc.

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i live in dc and agree. getting out of here as soon as possible.

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

Shouldn't a certain online blackjack pro be able to help you out with this?

scrub

Re: Moving to Washington, career advice needed
 

Incredibly, the online blackjack pro in question landed a job at Goldman in New York. Go Figure.