How to Become a Lobbyist

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Take courses in political science or related fields.. Build strong communication skills.. Pursue an advanced degree to get a competitive edge.

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Take courses in political science or related fields.

Step 1

Take courses in political science or related fields.

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Build strong communication skills.

Step 2

Build strong communication skills.

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Pursue an advanced degree to get a competitive edge.

Step 3

Pursue an advanced degree to get a competitive edge.

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Learn about basic legislative rules and procedures.

Step 4

Learn about basic legislative rules and procedures.

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Read up on current issues in your area of interest.

Step 5

Read up on current issues in your area of interest.

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Spend time in a government job to gain experience.

Step 6

Spend time in a government job to gain experience.

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Look into your state's lobbying registration laws.

Step 7

Look into your state's lobbying registration laws.

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Take any required lobbying courses before registering.

Step 8

Take any required lobbying courses before registering.

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Keep up with your lobbying reports.

Step 9

Keep up with your lobbying reports.

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Familiarize yourself with the types of lobbying jobs.

Step 10

Familiarize yourself with the types of lobbying jobs.

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Check lobbyist-specific job boards.

Step 11

Check lobbyist-specific job boards.

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Look for lobbyist jobs on general job sites.

Step 12

Look for lobbyist jobs on general job sites.

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Reach out to your professional network about job opportunities.

Step 13

Reach out to your professional network about job opportunities.

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Apply for jobs that align with your interests and experience.

Step 14

Apply for jobs that align with your interests and experience.

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