Panel discusses jobs, internships in politics
By Elizabeth Shoudy | September 30, 2004The Center for Politics held a symposium last night in Minor Hall on finding political jobs and internships as part of its National Symposium on Youth Civic Engagement. Grant Reeher, author of "The Insider's Guide to Political Internships: What to Do Once You're in the Door," an associate professor of political science at Syracuse University, moderated the discussion. The six panelists included campaign staffers, legislative assistants and a political media consultant. Reeher discussed ten points on how to succeed in and learn from internships, one of which included considering the possibility of choosing an internship at a local politician's office. "The experience will be more significant," Reeher said. Reeher also said that interns should expect to do mundane work and be able to do it well.
