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Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism brings together jobs from government, human services, and international relations so that college students and career changers searching for entry- and mid-level positions can peruse a wide range of potential career paths all in one, easy-to-use guide. Among the more than 80 jobs profiled are mayor, state senator, political consultant, urban/regional planner, press secretary, foreign service worker, community organizer, and human rights worker. Each entry provides the same detailed overview that marks the Career Opportunities series - every profile presents possible roads to specific jobs and suggests how certain jobs can become stepping-stones to bigger and better positions. Profiles are organized into three main sections - Politics, Government, and Activism. Extensive appendixes give readers an indispensable directory of organizations, schools, associations, publications, and web sources to use in their career hunt. Special appendixes include Frequently Asked Questions About the Civil Service and How to Run for Political Office - the Basics.