Job Links
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A graduate looking for a job in public affairs? An experienced lobbyist looking for a step up the ladder? Below is a selection of sites where vacancies in public affairs jobs can be regularly found. The job market in lobbying is an extremely competitive one, particularly for graduates. However, growth in the industry and the rapid labour turnover of many consultancies ensures that there are regularly new opportunities available.
If you unsure public affairs is the right direction for you, we have listed some gateways to alternative options too.
Public Affairs
Lobbying Jobs - www.lobbyingjobs.com
Do exactly what it says. Dedicated site to US lobbying, covering all the states. Sadly, does not have as wide a selection as could be hoped, but there's often some interesting opportunities on offer.
Influence - www.influence.biz/lobbyjobs
One of the best US lobbying info sites out there - occasionally posts jobs here.
DC Public Affairs + Communications Jobs board - publicaffairsjobs.blogspot.com
Excellent blog-style run-down of the latest jobs available in US public affairs. Usually DC-based, but helpful in occasionally picking up positions from further afield.
Opportunities in Public Affairs - www.brubach.com/ga.htm
Opportunities in Public Affairs covers positions in Government Affairs, Legislation, Public Policy, Research, Programs and Administration in the Washington, DC area with the federal government, think tanks, nonprofits and government relations departments of major corporations.
HillZoo - www.hillzoo.com
Events and gossip from Capitol Hill, combined with a good selection of jobs split down party lines.
Congressional Quarterly - http://corporate.cq.com/wmspage.cfm?parm1=12
Strong political journalism here, along with a regular sprinkling of jobs on Capital Hill.
PoliTemps - www.politemps.com
Launched in 1996, PoliTemps is designed to provide organizations with "politically astute" temps. A good first step for those looking to break in to Washington.
Political Science Degree - www.politicalsciencedegree.com
A comprehensive, unbiased and updated list of every school that offers a political science degree in the US.
Recruitment Search Engines;
Career Builder - www.careerbuilder.com
Jobster - www.jobster.com
Simple Hired - www.simplyhired.com
JobsCareers24 - www.jobscareers24.com
Non Public Affairs
Consultancy Links - www.consultancylinks.com
Where management consultancy becomes clear - everything you need to know about the business consulting industry, including tips on applying and insights in to consultancy life.
Irekruit - www.irekruit.co.uk
"Best job sites in the UK, US, Canada, Australia & internationally. Learn which job sites are the best to visit, whatever job sector you are in." This website covers job sites in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and internationally.
Bradley CVs - www.bradleycvs.co.uk
"CV writing services by Bradley CVs. Is your CV / resume letting you down? A professional written CV / resume can dramatically improve your chances of securing the job interview you want. Plus FREE advice on writing your CV / resume, tips on job hunting and interviews, plus sample CVs / resumes, cover letters and links to 100,000+ job vacancies."
Alec's Free CV writing - www.alec.co.uk
"Alec's FREE CV writing, resume writing, interview questions & job search tips. FREE advice on how to dramatically improve your CV / resume, find a job and handle interviews. Plus sample CVs / resumes, cover letters, psychometric testing, a recruitment agency finder, CV / resume distribution, links to 200,000+ jobs and much more."
Medic Solve - www.medicsolve.com
"Best job sites for medical jobs, health care jobs & pharmaceutical jobs. Are you seeking a job in the health care / medical or pharmaceutical sectors? MedicSolve.com provides FREE advice on how to find your next job, listing the best job sites, recruitment agencies and employer sites."
Random Fact No. 362
The median expected salary for a typical Lobbyist in the United States is $93,082.
(Source - Salary.com, 2008)
"...the world's top website for careers in the lobbying industry."
An Overview of the Parliamentary Process
This training seminar gives a comprehensive overview of the main parliamentary processes.
Westminster, Whitehall & Government Departments
This training seminar seeks to explain the structure and function of government departments.
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