Staff Assistant - Staff Assistant U.S. Senate Employee Review

3.0
Oct 27, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Felling apart of legislative process Access to the US Capitol

Cons

Junior staff is underpaid, Senator lacks awareness of the cost of living in DC Minority candidates are often overlooked for senior staff positions and only used as window dressing to cover-up the overall lack of diversity Lack of cultural sensitivity Lack of meaningful professional development

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