Practical guidance
for congressional staff

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Where are you right now?

Pick the situation that fits. We'll point you at the guides, roles, templates, and answers that matter most.

Understand the roles, then target the right offices.

Roles to understand

Staff Assistant
The front desk of a congressional office and the entry point to most Hill careers.
Legislative Correspondent
Owns the office's written voice to constituents and the first real policy job on the Hill.

Career resources

Getting hired
How to get your first Hill job
What actually gets entry-level candidates hired, and what does not.

Templates you'll use

Questions worth reading