"Start with whomever you know in D.C. If you think hard enough, you probably know someone who lives in D.C. or is connected to it. It could be a former Hill staffer, a lobbyist or a distant relative. No matter who it is, just go see them. Ask them whom they know — you never know who somebody’s next door neighbor is (like a chief of staff on the Hill looking to hire a new staff assistant). In Washington, personal networking, whether a handshake or lunch, still trumps social networking on Facebook and LinkedIn. Follow up on every lead."It's probably all good advice, but I'm bothered by the implications. The emphasis on networking means the system is biased in favor of the already connected. Them that has, gets.
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
It's Who You Know in Politics
Politico has a piece on how to get a job on Capitol Hill. It begins:
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