Parliamentary Researcher in the House of Commons

Posted on: 26 April 2021 in Graduate stories

After graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2020, I began working as a Parliamentary Researcher in the House of Commons.

My role is hugely varied, with no two days being the same. One minute I can be writing a speech which will appear in the chamber, the next I’m campaigning for an upcoming election, the next I’m meeting with politicians to discuss important policy issues.

I found the opportunity online, on a website called work4MP.com. However, having previously completed the Parliamentary Placement Scheme through the Politics Department I was equipped with the knowledge on how to create an effective application for the position.

The University of Liverpool’s Careers studio was so helpful when I was trying to find a graduate job. The Careers service encouraged me to take part in the Parliamentary Placement Scheme in my third year of University which was fundamental in securing my graduate job.

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