An Insider’s Guide to Political Jobs in Washington

Praise for An Insider's Guide to POLITICAL JOBS IN WASHINGTON"Bill Endicott has written a remarkable description of whatWashington political jobs entail, how you get them, and where theylead-a public service."Gerald Ford38th President of the United StatesFormer Minority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives"Public service is essential to our democracy. Bill Endicott's book. . . is the best primer I have read to help those interested inserving in our nation's capital. For those of us who have had theopportunity to work in political jobs, this experience benefitsboth the individual and the country."Leon PanettaFormer U.S. Representative, Director of the Office of Managementand Budget, and White House Chief of Staff"A view of the process from the inside-from someone who's beenthere many times. No other source puts all the critical tips intoone place as this book does. The perspective on the process isunique. The personal anecdotes and interviews are invaluable. Weplan to recommend it to everyone who walks in the door hoping tofind a job in politics."Jennifer BlanckDirector of Career and Alumni ServicesGeorgetown Public Policy Institute, Georgetown University andJohn NobleDirector of Career ServicesKennedy School of Government, Harvard University

Acknowledgments ixIntroduction 11: Getting That First Job 232: Working for Politicians 373: Political Parties 614: Congress 795: The White House 1156: Executive Branch Departments 1537: Related Jobs 1758: Case Studies 201Appendix: Recommended Reading/Viewing 259Index 263