Donsia Strong a member of the Domestic PolicyCouncil staff, said work in politics alsofurnishes valuable connections for thegovernmental job-seeker.
"Literally, it's connection," she said. "It iswho you know and what you've done in the past. Itgets to be incestuous."
Three of the panelists worked for the Dukakiscampaign in 1988, and all had helped otherDemocratic candidates in the past.
Strong academic preparation is anotherimportant factor in obtaining a post in the publicsector, Edley said.
"You're looking for something whichdistinguishes you from the stack of resumes," hesaid.
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Three of the panelists were graduates of eitherHarvard College or Harvard Law School