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Ask the Recruiter: Being from ‘the other side’ shouldn’t hurt job prospects

Question: I have spent much of my career as a Capitol Hill staffer, working on the Democratic side. Will that affect my chances of landing an association senior staff job in government relations now that the Republicans are in control? Leonard PfeifferManaging DirectorLeonard Pfeiffer & Company No. That’s not a problem. Any association that is smart is going to want strong Democrats and strong Republicans and people who are respected on both sides of the aisle. A year ago Republicans said, “I can’t get a job because it’s a Democratic administration.” Any organization that is good is going to want a balanced approach to government affairs. The one thing I’m getting… Read More