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If you should choose to leave your position in public policy, you may choose to seek out other opportunities that deal with government influence including becoming a lobbyist or joining a think tank.\u00a0 If you should choose to leave the government altogether, you will find your developed skills in communication, organization, and persuasion are looked upon favorably in many fields that include marketing, communications, investor relations, and business development.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
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