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[quote=Anonymous]I work in an office where there are a few, but I'm low-level enough (and fairly new) that I don't know how this works.  Are they people who volunteered on the campaign and then someone shops their resume around for jobs they qualify for? Is there an interview process, or are they just slotted for a job?  Is it just assumed that those who work on a campaign want these positions, or do they have to let someone know that they want a job?

I'm asking about both higher level (but not high enough to need a Congressional appointment) and very junior positions.  I'm career, but I'm just curious about the process and how these people seem to pop up.  They all do seem qualified for their jobs; I have no issues with them - just curious.

Also, once they are appointees (or maybe before?) are they expected to give money and to campaign? I heard a rumor that they need to resign after each presidential election, even if their party wins, and then they will be reappointed, as appropriate - true? [/quote]

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