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\"How-to-Score-a-Touchdown-Political-Internship-Application\"<\/p>\n

It\u2019s that time of year when interns are applying for summer internships. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Many dream of a career in politics and government and come to Washington to work here. Opportunities to intern in Congress, the Senate, on political campaigns and with lobbyist groups draw interns from around the world. Positions are highly competitive, and you need to have every advantage possible.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s How to Score a Touchdown with Your Political Internship Application<\/h2>\n

Applying for a federal political internship is a little different than other industries.<\/p>\n

Forget what you think you know about standard resume writing. This is a whole different ball game.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In fact, unlike the one-page resumes you\u2019re taught to write in school, a government tailored resume usually runs around 2-to-5 pages in length, depending on your level of experience.<\/p>\n

Sure, you\u2019ll have the typical summarization of your work history, but a political internship application requires more than the condensed version.<\/p>\n

How to tackle an all-star resume<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tailor your resume to a specific position<\/h3>\n

For a game-winning political resume, customization begins with learning what the agency is looking for. So, have the internship ad and job description handy when you begin. Focus on specific duties, qualifications and requirements and include only experiences that relate to them. You can be creative here. Just because a job or volunteer work wasn\u2019t in politics, doesn\u2019t mean what you learned there does not apply. Just save that fast food job you had in High School.<\/p>\n

\"Words-Have-Power-in-Political-resume-Writing\"<\/p>\n

Use their own words<\/h3>\n

Each section of a job posting has specific talking points, words and phrases they use. Intersperse those words throughout the content of your resume and cover letter.<\/p>\n

Using language from the job description in your resume and cover letter mirrors theirs and will signal you are paying attention.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Correlate your own work history with each point<\/h3>\n

The idea here is to demonstrate exactly how you have developed each specific skill that is required by the agency. Emphasize and demonstrate how your experiences, talents and\/or education overlaps with the duties and qualifications listed in each internship application. This is your big shot at telling them that you\u2019re the major league talent they\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n

Read more tips on creating the best resume ever<\/a><\/p>\n

Sell your achievements<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t be shy about selling yourself and your achievements. This isn\u2019t the time for modesty. Share your:<\/p>\n