tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post2940737904817496720..comments2023-07-15T05:01:28.745-04:00Comments on GOP Grunt: How to get a job in politics.chrisfaulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05722139109236917263noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-91459726562725259062010-11-22T11:20:58.275-05:002010-11-22T11:20:58.275-05:00A lot of these things are discussed in the recentl...A lot of these things are discussed in the recently published book, "How to Get a Job in Politics, and Keep it"<br /><br />http://gettingajobinpolitics.com/<br /><br />One thing it discusses is what's on the thread here about Nate's statements about not needing a skill. While there's truth to his underlying claim that one always needs a positive attitude, more often than not there are people who can hand out yard signs with the right motivation and leadership, but no one who is motivated to handle the data. Yard signs don't win elections, and upstart campaigns are often ambivalent about the small-scale tactics that can really make a leveraged difference.<br /><br />Being skilled at handling and processing data, no matter the technological improvements, will always be valuable. Offering to correct, check and improve the data to make walk lists, assist with voter contact and clean up the GOTV file is always value-added.<br /><br />So, in that respect, I'd gently disagree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-59904329816934232242009-12-30T16:52:09.706-05:002009-12-30T16:52:09.706-05:00And please don't judge for the grammatical err...And please don't judge for the grammatical errors...I'm not a fan of non-spell check text entry boxes : )Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018798289185609005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-8992037601891651222009-12-30T16:50:50.423-05:002009-12-30T16:50:50.423-05:00I disagree with you Teddarr. Developing a skill th...I disagree with you Teddarr. Developing a skill that other don't have assumes that skill will always be in demand. Database management, for example, is become more streamlined every year. That, along with open source application development is creating a world where anyone can be an expert on anything with a few hours and an internet connection. <br /><br />The issue, one that plagues my generation (Y) in particular, is the ego that people my age bring to the table; an attitude of entitlement. The quickest and best way to cut through someone with entitlement is to hand them a list of yardsign requests and give the person 1-day to do get them delivered. The person that does that, and anything else that's required, will ALWAYS have a place in ANY organization. <br /><br />You have to be a good Indian before being made Chief. <br /><br />Good article Chris.Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018798289185609005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-52427316966992993832009-09-10T13:22:18.330-04:002009-09-10T13:22:18.330-04:00Great post :) and wonderful point! I think it is g...Great post :) and wonderful point! I think it is great you did whatever you could to help out your candidate. I know how time consuming is to put up yard signs all over the place, walk door-to-door, etc... I am sure they appreciated all the support you gave them throughout the campaign, even if they didnt win. :)Wendyhttp://www.supercheapsigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-63931120850983264842009-08-31T10:21:22.695-04:002009-08-31T10:21:22.695-04:00Good point.Good point.chrisfaulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722139109236917263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030709897957509073.post-33681579420721166892009-08-31T09:56:10.498-04:002009-08-31T09:56:10.498-04:00I've also found that developing a skill that o...I've also found that developing a skill that others don't have is invaluable. Anybody can place signs and this is a good place to start. Just as many people can make phone calls or knock on doors. These are all needed positions on a campaign. BUT, how many people do you hear of that know how to target likely voters in your local area. One recommendation I have is find a specialized skill and find a mentor. I learned how to use database management to target voters and produce walk and call lists. Rarely is there a campaign season that goes by without me working 3 or more campaigns from school board up to statewide races.<br /><br />Learn a needed skill and stick to your principles. You'll earn more respect that way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460583625604160033noreply@blogger.com