Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Building A Career in Public Affairs

How recruiters assess talent in UK public affairs – insights from leading recruiters

In this special episode of Public Affairs in Practice, I speak to five leading recruiters in UK public affairs about what employers really look for when hiring.

When delivering public affairs training, I’m often asked how to build a career in public affairs, how to stand out to employers, and what skills matter most at different stages. To answer those questions, I asked experienced recruiters to share their perspectives from the front line of hiring.

We discuss:

• What public affairs employers value most

• Common mistakes candidates make

• How career paths in public affairs are changing

• Advice for those entering or progressing in the profession

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their insight:

Adam Pritchard, Door 10

Alec Zetter, Vox Partners

Janie Emmerson, Hanson Search

Rohan Shah, Reuben Sinclair

Ross Picton, Taylor Birchwood

You can learn more about my public affairs training, consultancy and mentoring work at @CWE Communications

Thanks, as ever, to my editor, Callums World.

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