Crossing the Political Divide in the Digital Age

It is truly amazing the number of websites out there that are political in nature. The number of Blogs discussing political issues and news is astounding indeed. Yet is all this helping or hurting our nation? Some believe it helps because it provides a voice and refuses to allow any issue to go un-addressed or to be swept under the carpet. This is a good thing in a free society and something that other emerging nations do not have.

Yet, we also find ourselves with a dividing politic with a widening of the gap; a political divide if you will; borrowing the term from the "digital divide" which is quickly being erased. We must not divide ourselves but we do need to bring some common sense to the debate table. Common sense is not that common and if we could use these online political forums then we take some of the created reality gone askew and bring it all back to Earth. A way to discuss and debate the reality of the human endeavor, proof of history and government theory then of course that would be the best for all as we move into the next period.

Your Career in Politics - Tips for Getting Your First Political Job

Getting your first job in politics might seem like an extremely daunting task, but if you break it down into its basic elements, you might be surprised that its easier than you thought.

Starting out, you can try for a full-time or part-time position, paid or unpaid, as an entry-level staffer or as an intern. Much conventional wisdom on these issues is misleading. Unpaid positions are often a great way to get in the door, and can be surprisingly competitive. Also, many good places will create a position for you if they see a need for your talents. You have to find and identify the decision-maker and convince them to support you and bringing you onto the team instead of just relying on whoever is accepting your resume as the designated catcher for intern resumes.

The money is always an important first consideration. There are paid and unpaid positions, and a variety of titles and roles that masquerade as unpaid work such as "fellows" and different flavors of internships. Don't let a college degree, work experience, or other personal pride stand in the way of taking any of these positions.