Career Ideas For People Who Thrive On Politics January 26, 2016My CareerOff

Starting a political career is not as difficult as some people might think. You don’t need any qualifications or experience in most instances. However, you might have to obtain specialist degrees for certain niche areas. Anyone with an interest in politics should consider a job in the industry for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you could make a positive change in your local community and the wider world. Secondly, politics have become somewhat of a boring subject in recent times. That means the only people involved are those with a desire for power. You could change all that by making politics cool.

Here are some great career ideas to help you get started.

Political researcher/advisor. All the main political parties employ researchers to source the most accurate information. Those researchers then provide advice on current policy based on their findings. The last UK Labour Party leader, Ed Miliband, started out like that. So did some of the top senators in the US government today. It’s a great way to get some experience in the political world, and many people use the opportunity to kick-start their career ambitions. Just bear in mind that researchers do not receive an excellent wage for their services. Think of it as earning your stripes before trying more influential roles.

Overseas political analyst. Overseas political analysts perform the same job for foreign policy-makers. They provide information about the state of other nations and their intentions. People working in that role will have to gather evidence from many sources to compile their reports. Leading Iranian expert Mark Dubowitz often provides services to individuals in that position. It’s all about looking at available sources and using common sense to determine the truth. Your work could help to shape the way in which the UK and US governments approach other nations in the future. So, you could play a significant part in making sure Western governments always make the right moves.

Economic strategist. Managing the finances of an entire country is hard work. That is why governments around the world employ hundreds of economic strategists every year. For that role, you are going to need qualifications in economics and mathematics from a top university. Only those with the most profound understanding and skills will find work. That said, political bosses won’t expect you to design an entirely new concept. Instead, they will ask you to discover the best ways of altering the current system for political gain.

Getting involved with politics can seem like a long process. However, it could be the best career move you ever make. In the UK, Members of Parliament earn a basic rate of almost £70,000 per year. Likewise, those working in the American Congress make around $174,000 every twelve months. It might take a while to reach that stage, but when you get there, you’re set for life.

Contact your local political representative today for more information. You could also book appointments to see lecturers at your local university. With a bit of luck, they’ll help to point you in the right direction.

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