How should I consider my personal political views relative to government or public service work?
“Personal political views are most often inconsequential, unless one has strong views that would make it uncomfortable to work in a particular office. However, if one has a resume full of experiences with liberal organizations, more conservative organizations and congressmen aren’t likely to be interested in you, and vice versa. It is wise to think ‘long term’ since a one-sided, heavily political resume might have an impact on future employment possibilities. Several years ago, a former student who had been a speech writer for conservative Republicans in Congress called me to ask if I could help her get a job working for First Lady Hillary Clinton, and I told her she wouldn’t be hired because of perfectly natural fear that she might not be loyal.
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