How to Get a Job in Congress (Without Winning an Election)

Okay-maybe I only just dream about a job in Washington-maybe I really want to work in Hollywood on "West Wing." But Christopher Porter's book makes me think that working on the hill is an actual possibility -even without the black beret. there's a lot of good practical info and he's pretty funny,too.Worth the money for sure.

Though my previous job as a policy analyst for a national homeless organization brought me into regular contact with Congressional Hill Staffers, I still found the book very insightful. I think an important aspect of this book is that it pointed out the things I was doing correctly in pursuing a legislative position on the Hill. Admittedly, I was a bit hesitant to even purchase the book because: (1) I already had knowledge of how things worked on the Hill; and (2) I had been looking for a job on the Hill for several months, and I didn't want to find out that I was doing everything wrong. Overall, I was pleased that I made the decision to buy it.

`How to Get a Job in Congress (Without Winning an Election)' is by far one of the most useful books I have ever come across. As a person who recently returned to the DC area, I have to admit that this book helped me secure my current job. The author, Chris Porter, leaves nothing out. From his step by step employment guide, to the little things (such as the tricks to finding the right apartment) the book contains information only available to those who have gone through it all. The book is well written, lucid, and funny. I suggest this book to anyone thinking of working on Capitol Hill or knows of someone who is.