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Ohio State Internship Analysis

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Going into college at Ohio State my intentions are to have a career in public service. Through multiple internships thus far I have found a passion in serving for people. Growing up I have always felt the need to make an impact and give back to the community. Eventually, I hope to represent my community, the people of it, and those who are in need of representation. No matter what career path I choose, I hope to leave a legacy behind that will help the greater good. Working in both Senator Harry Reid’s office and State Representative Emilia Strong-Sykes’ office I have found a liking for constituent outreach. Responding to letters and addressing their concerns has been one of my favorite parts of the internship. While observing the position …show more content…

Making connections and creating contacts are essential. In the current job market, especially on capitol hill, it is all about who you know. When positions open up and spots need to be filled, employers search for applicants from within rather than posting them publicly. Without having somebody who can pass along your resume and give you a personal referral the probability of landing a job is slim. Marketing yourselves to others as a valuable asset to their office is important when networking on the hill. It is always important to keep this in mind when talking to people because you never know when they will be able to help you in the …show more content…

I have had the opportunity to go to coffee with multiple people throughout the office ranging from legislative correspondents to Harry Reid’s chief of staff. This is a great way to develope a relationship and inform them about your past experiences and future aspirations. They are always willing to give advice on what they would do if they were in your position and try to guide you on a path to success. If they recognize that you are a hard worker and are interested in a position that pops up, you never know what might fall into your lap. Learning about them and their career path is helpful as well. No one path is the same and it is interesting to see how each person got to the positions they are at today. Usually staffers have a primary focus they are working for and can be a resource on future projects. Having them as a resource could come in handy when doing a project in their field. Staying in contact afterwards is important incase you ever need them to write you a letter of recommendation or be a reference on your

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