Any suggestions or advice on building a career that would lead to becoming a politician?

Im currently in college studing business and economics. I have a desire to become a great leader. I like the idea of becoming a mayor of a small city. What assests could I obtain to better my chances of becoming a politician in the future?Any suggestions or advice on building a career that would lead to becoming a politician?
Being a good person and your dream will come true :)Any suggestions or advice on building a career that would lead to becoming a politician?
1) get involved in school social services groups


2) joing social networking groups such as rotary, lions etc...


3) follow law in university - a must !!!


4) get involved with your local government


5) aim to be a mayor (but it really does not matter in asia)


6) mayors get stuck in that posiion for ever


7) develop good speech habbits


8) back a popular local politician


if you have can do all this......i think you can link in well for the future, the balance will naturally take you forward...
Only take advice from people you trust.
get on the DC Madame list and make friends with Jack Abramoff





also start memorizing the screen names of your white house pages and send playful messages
develop leadership qualities
First, get in touch with Mayors of Small Cities. Find out where the National Conference of Mayors meets, and also the National Conference of Black/Hispanic Mayors meets, depending upon your racial ID. Also, 'job shadow' your local mayor to see what kind of job they REALLY do. All you have to do is tell them you are a student interested in politics. All kinds of internships are available...some pay, some don't.





Next, take a course in Parliamentary Law. You have to understand HOW to properly conduct meetings, how to read and submit legislation, and how to team build. Watch your local and state legislature and understand the process in which bills become law. You have to understand the legal process...period.





Next, sharpen your people and speaking skills. Mrs. Hillary Clinton forgot these two lessons and got POUNDED in Iowa by a political newcomer (Obama). Voters LIKE to be wooed every two to four years. If you don't woo them...they will throw you under the bus.





Lastly, get involved with your local party on a few campaigns. Politics is about green money and street hustle. You have to be willing to work hard. If your family isn't behind you, you are at a loss. Also, your first few elections, stay away from 'political mopes' who are 'assigned' from your party to run your campaign. They are really there so they can siphon off your contributors and workers for future campaigns.





Read a few books, too. Churchhill, Lincoln, Reagan. Sure, the Internet is popular, but 'shaking hands and kissing babies' is what makes politics run.





Also...you are going to have to determine IF you will take PAC money, or 'special interest' cash to run your campaign. Read up on these items too!
Used car salesman or insurance salesman
Get a job where you are involved in the community. Being a politician is being on the same wavelength as the public. Railwayman, postman, salesman, being aware of difficulties of the populace is vital. Unless you want to be an independent join a political party. Become a councillor first, get elected first that way. I have several MP friends who were District or County Councillors. And be aware it's a time-consuming business. Marriage break ups are common as the partner spends a lot of time away from home, neglecting children etc.





p.s. If you're in the US you'll have to convert my terms. But I guess the principle is the same.