Political Consultant Jobs: Where to Look
Where to Look for Political Consultant Jobs Option Number One
The first place to look for a financial consultant job is perhaps the most traditional, the employment agency. There are several ways to maximize the benefits of using employment agencies.
The first way is to research your local employment agencies to see which ones specialize in political positions. In addition to locating an employment agency that has the ability to find political consultant positions for you, you also want to learn about the fees that they charge, their hiring practices, and the restrictions they place on your job search while you are signed with them. You should be aware that some employment agencies retain you as their employee for a specific period of time before you are released to enter into an employment contract with another company. By understanding the restrictions, fees, and hiring practices of each employment agency, you will be in a better position to make a decision on which employment agency to use.
The second way to maximize the benefits of employment agencies is to use more than one in your search to find a political consultant position. By diversifying your job search team you will be able to identify more positions to choose from.
Employment Agencies That You Can Contact:
1. Local Branch of the Department of Labor & Industry – Employment Division
2. Nolan Agency
3. Federal Government Job Service http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
Where to Look for Political Consultant Jobs Option Number Two
The second place to look for a political consultant job is through online job boards. Again there are several ways to maximize the benefits of using these types of job location services.
The first way is to prepare a resume that highlights your experience and training that relates to political consulting. Employers and people searching for political consultants will be looking for people who can demonstrate their qualifications to manage money, relate to the public, write speeches, handle stressful situations, and create a strong platform. Have a list of references available for interested employers, but don’t post your list online, as this can be seen as a breach of confidentiality of your past employers. Simply indicate in your resume that “references are available upon request.” As a side note, you should also get the permission of all of your references to give out their contact information. This will help to maintain a positive relationship with your past employers and clients.
The second way to maximize the benefits of online job boards is to ensure that the boards you post to are viewed by your target market. This means not posting your resume and contact information on job boards that specialize in technology jobs, and not posting your resume on job boards that are not widely known by the general public and your target market. Look for job boards that have a well known name, one that is specifically designed to generate political consultant job leads, or job boards that are designed to serve your geographical region.
Online Political Consultant Job Boards:
1. The Monster Board http://www.monster.com
2. Political Jobs http://www.politicaljobs.net
3. The Ladders – Consultant Board http://www.TheLadders.com
4. The Vault http://www.vault.com
5. All the Services http:// Pol.Consultants.AlltheServices.com
6. Career Quest http://www.consultingcareerquest.com
Where to Look for Political Consultant Jobs Option Number Three:
The third place that you can look to find a political consultant job is to directly market your services to companies and individuals. Who you target will depend on whether you want to market your consulting services as an independent political consultant, or whether you want to work for a specific company or agency.
If you want to market your political consulting services as an independent contractor then you can place advertisements in the yellow pages of your local phone book, in your local newspaper, and on the air on your local television station or radio station. You can also target specific candidates on the local, state, or national circuit to market your consulting services to. To get a political consulting job as an independent contractor you will need to establish yourself in the political industry as a top notch consultant by developing a track record and by joining professional organizations.
Ways to Gain Experience and Acknowledgment as a Political Consultant:
1. Volunteer to help out with local political campaigns
2. Join the American Association of Political Consultants http://www.theaapc.org
3. Take on smaller political projects at a university, school district, or city council to help gain experience and notability
If you don’t want to market your services as an independent contractor then you can also enter the field by joining a political consulting agency. These agencies farm out their employees for political projects of all sizes, and as one of their employees you will be able to develop your consulting skills and develop a name in the political industry. To get a job with one of these companies you will need to apply to their personnel department like any other job.
Political Consultant Companies That Hire PCs on a Regular Basis:
1. The Blue Donkey Group http://www.bluedonkeygroup.com
2. Politics International http://www.politicsint.com/
3. Allen Hoffenblum & Associates http://wwwhoffenblum.com
In addition to working for a company that specializes in political consulting, you can also submit your resume and cover letter to specific governmental agencies to work as a political consultant. To find governmental political consulting jobs check the federal job board listed under option one, or visit the website of the specific governmental agency that you are interested in working for.
