“Why (not) work in Congress? (Part 1)” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

This article discusses the motivation for working “on the Hill”—direct impact, professional development, and exploration—and how you can assess your personal fit for congressional work. ---Outline:(00:12) About this guide(01:57) Why (not) work in Congress?(02:24) Opportunities for meaningful policy change(07:05) Acquiring policy knowledge, skills, and connections(10:31) Assessing your fit for Congress(17:16) Considerations for working in Congress --- 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 8 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: January 13th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/institutions/congress/1-why-work-in-congress