Archive for December 13, 2025
LOOKING FOR A HILL JOB: (Part 5) Working on the Hill is the World’s Best Job (Or at Least it Was For Me!)
By Bret Bernhardt More often than not, a great job seems to be defined as one that pays generously for something you love doing each and every day. On Capitol Hill, it’s not always that way. So why is it the greatest job I’ve ever had? Simply put, there are few jobs that compare to…
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You’ve followed up on that job lead from your college friend who now works on the Hill, you’ve prepared a relevant resume, found a good recommender, and you just got invited to meet with the hiring manager. Now, how do you make the best of that interview? Here are nine tips: First, there are a…
Read MoreLOOKING FOR A HILL JOB: (Part 3) Getting Your Foot in the Door
By Bret Bernhardt Securing a meeting with your prospective employer is an important step in the process of landing a job on Capitol Hill. Before we get into the mechanics, it’s important to recognize that looking for a job is one of the most stressful things you will do in your professional life. After all,…
Read MoreLOOKING FOR A HILL JOB: (Part 2) Your Best Job Lead May Surprise You
By Bret Bernhardt Conventional wisdom may say the best path to a good job on the Hill is through the hiring manager. That may be a chief of staff, legislative director, or state/district director. However, there’s a surprise twist. More often than not, I have seen the best job leads for young and junior staff…
Read MoreLOOKING FOR A HILL JOB OR PROMOTION? (Part 1) Here’s The Best Resources
By Bret Bernhardt In this series, we will discuss the best way to land a job on the Hill and offer some helpful tips on how to do that. While a great network, a pertinent resume, and a successful interview are important, the greatest likelihood of getting a Hill job will happen one of two…
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