willmingtonwave

I recently contacted a Congressman from my state about an internship opportunity. His secretary wanted me to send a resume (which I have) and a brief writing sample. I am not really sure what to make of the "writing sample" do I write something new, or could I send in a paper I wrote? The papers I could send in are vary from 5-10 pages double spaced and covers topics such as Sophocles' Antigone, Cavour's role in Piedmontese Foreign Policy, and Justinian's Reign. Any advice?

Alyx86

Maybe send in something you've already written about politics?

hardworker

Hi! Are you a highschool student?? I actually have asked this question too! It was a couple weeks ago in the parents forum. I got several awesome responses, and they all basically said that it could be virtually anything 1-2 pgs single spaced that demonstrates your writing ability (employers want to see that you are a capable of writing effectively). I am also about to apply for an internship at a congresswoman's office (what a conicidence!)and the sample I am sending in has an actual grade on it and it is regarding a foreign policy topic too.

UCSDowns

You can probably send in a sample on any topic but somehting politics related will obviously be a plus.

willmingtonwave

Actually I am a sophomore in college and I already worked really hard on an application to work at the Smithsonian NMAH, but am just trying to send out a few more applications/resumes. The problem is while I am interested in politics, I am a history major who hopes to go into something academic. Its just that there are a lot more opportunities for politics related internships.

I guess my European Diplomatic History class paper on Cavour's foreign policy will have to do then.

Thank you for the responses.