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d-jay MyTH
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Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Farnborough. Hampshire
Confused How would you answer this Interview Question/Job Application?

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b e e n a s k e d t o p r e p a r e a 2 5 0
w o r d s u m m a r y o f y o u r c a m p a i g n
s t r a t e g y .



I'm a 23 year old trying to get a job as a solicitor (the English equivalent of a US lawyer). That's what I've been asked to do to reach the final stage to get the job. I've already had a few interviews with the firm, passed the first stages and I think my chances are good. But i really need someone who knows about politics to help me...my knowledge is very limited.

The issues I was thinking of addressing are:

- the kyoto protocol
- G8 summit
- the weakened relationship with Europe and the relationship between Bush and Blair
- War on iran/Iraq/Terrorism
- israel/Palestine

Problem is that 250 words is very little. There is no way i could cover all those issues in depth to make my submission even half decent.

I would SERIOUSLY APPRECIATE any contributions and am extremely grateful for any help. No matter how small.

Thanks.


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d-jay MyTH
Dont like my name anymore



Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Farnborough. Hampshire

Here's what I have so far

'The last election was a close call and it is clear the outskirts of the United States remain highly opposed to our Administration. Without alienating our support from Middle America, it appears there is little that can be done to convince the US coastline that it is not a paternalistic body that oppresses the notion of liberalism. That being said, the recent Iraqi election was viewed as success by even those who were abhorred by the US led war on Iraq; a simple case of the ‘end justifying the means’.

Any changes in the policies of the Administration must be de minimus. The salient argument why Kerry was not successful last time round was that because his polices were too wishy-washy; he was a man without focus. This strategy does fit with the Middle American mind that seeks guidance and direction.'


Thats already 150 words!


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Lira
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Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasilia, Brazil

Wouldn't it be better if you talked about the things you know the best?

This way they'd know what you're interested on and your communication skills. If they liked you so far, I'd say "be yourself"


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d-jay MyTH
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Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Farnborough. Hampshire

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
Wouldn't it be better if you talked about the things you know the best?

This way they'd know what you're interested on and your communication skills. If they liked you so far, I'd say "be yourself"


I don't quite know what you mean by that. I'm not allowed to be myself. I've got to be Bush's campaign manager. I've got to put myslf in his shoes and come up with a 250 word report.


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Registered: Nov 2003
Location: Texas

Your goal should be to convince the people that electing a new leader would destabilize the war on terror b/c the military would have to get used to the new leader. Also state the process you are making towards bringing social security back within budget limits. Remind the people of the money u put in their pockets from tax cuts.


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Lira
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Registered: Nov 2001
Location: Brasilia, Brazil

quote:
Originally posted by d-jay MyTH
I don't quite know what you mean by that. I'm not allowed to be myself. I've got to be Bush's campaign manager. I've got to put myslf in his shoes and come up with a 250 word report.


O h I s k i p p e d t h a t p a r t


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Fir3start3r
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Registered: Oct 2001
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

quote:
Originally posted by d-jay MyTH
Here's what I have so far

'The last election was a close call and it is clear the outskirts of the United States remain highly opposed to our Administration. Without alienating our support from Middle America, it appears there is little that can be done to convince the US coastline that it is not a paternalistic body that oppresses the notion of liberalism. That being said, the recent Iraqi election was viewed as success by even those who were abhorred by the US led war on Iraq; a simple case of the ‘end justifying the means’.

Any changes in the policies of the Administration must be de minimus. The salient argument why Kerry was not successful last time round was that because his polices were too wishy-washy; he was a man without focus. This strategy does fit with the Middle American mind that seeks guidance and direction.'


Thats already 150 words!


Too negative and there's no need to mention what happened with Kerry; that's obvious.
Since the Bush campaign has obviously been doing a good job already there should be more focus on the future, not justifying the past. (Argue that point if you will but the fact of the matter is, he is the man in office).

Since you're limited in words you should probably have an unlying leadership theme for the whole campaign as opposed to trying to name every current issue; a sense of direction in what the campaign has to offer domestically and abroad.
There's no way 250 words could possibily do even one subject justice, so to avoid lacking depth in the campaign mention specific goals that a leader would take.
(I know it sounds like I'm contradicting myself but the thought is, use leadership as the theme; leaders have goals)
The world is always in need of good leadership and direction.
Creating a clear vision for everyone else to understand and agree to is always a hard task.

Best of luck with that.


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Don't forget who your audience is - the American voters.
Do what works - promote W's character - sabatoge the other guy who's running's character.


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d-jay MyTH
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Registered: Dec 2001
Location: Farnborough. Hampshire

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
O h I s k i p p e d t h a t p a r t


yeah i apoligise about that. that's a formatting thing and it would take ages to individually fix each space so i just had to leave it as it was in the end.



Thanks to eveyone who has replied so far. Please keep it coming - I really want this job.


Also can i just clarify that in case there is any confusion: From what I can gather, given that I have to write a 'strategy', my feeling is that this report would be for internal use only and is not for the eyes of the american public. Therefore its content will be more than tactics as opposed to focusing on the individual policies. yes? (Hence why I have written about the american public in 3rd person). Does everyone else agree?

Also, does anyone else know where else I could post this question....I need all the input I can get.


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My plan would be to play on fears.

1) Plenty terror alerts (changing the "terror" level up and down alot)

2) Make up some form of new financial plan (rehash something...) make it sound like the last best hope

3) As you say don't change any desisions after they are made


....business as usual


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^--- Brilliant


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quote:
Originally posted by Dervish
My plan would be to play on fears.

1) Plenty terror alerts (changing the "terror" level up and down alot)

2) Make up some form of new financial plan (rehash something...) make it sound like the last best hope

3) As you say don't change any desisions after they are made


....business as usual


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