“Congress” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

This article explains how to learn about congressional internship opportunities, the application process, and important application advice. ---Outline:(00:09) Congress(00:24) Working in Congress: why and how(01:00) 1. Why (not) work in Congress?(01:18) 2. Where to work in Congress?(01:35) 3. How to assess office and committee relevance?(01:52) 4. How to apply for and land a job in Congress?(02:07) Guides to roles in Congress by experience level(02:17) Internships in Congress(02:38) Congressional fellowships(03:01) Full-time roles in Congress(03:22) Committees relevant to emerging tech policy(03:48) Committees relevant to AI policy(03:53) Committees relevant to bio policy(03:57) Recommended resources --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 1 footnote which was omitted from this narration. --- First published: September 19th, 2023 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/congress