Winter Career Guide
Unsung Heroes Have the Hill’s Truly Odd Jobs
December 15, 2008
Unsung heroes with unsung jobs are around every corner of the House of Representatives. Beyond the staffers and the press secretaries, there are hundreds of behind-the-scenes employees who work tirelessly to keep the trains running on time. Here are a few of those people who have some rather unusual but important jobs.
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Lack of a Degree Is No Problem for Members
December 15, 2008
Rep.-elect Harry Teague (D-N.M.) went to work on an oil rig at the age of 17 for $1.50 an hour. He had to drop out of high school and become his family’s primary wage earner to take care of his ill parents. With hard work and good fortune, he eventually worked his way up through the ranks to build a company that employs 250 people.
Finding a New Job Is a Matter of Networking
December 15, 2008
Despite the ever-growing dominance of the Internet, sitting behind a desk and submitting your résumé for openings you find online proves not to be the most effective job-search strategy. While applying to online postings may help you feel productive, it turns out that most jobs — particularly exciting and highly sought-after jobs — are never even posted.
Schumer Advocates for Many on Panel
Nov. 16, 12 a.m.
As Senate Majority Leader, Lyndon Johnson once said of the Joint Economic Committee, “It’s as useless as tits on a bull.” But as that panel’s chairman during the 110th Congress, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) seized the opportunity to elevate the traditionally low-profile post to the forefront of shaping policy. Read Full Article
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