It’s the beginning of a new cycle on Capitol Hill. Which means it is high time to ditch that dead-end grind you’ve been merely tolerating, our most career-oriented of readers, and dive into whatever flavor of professional development tickles your fancy.  

Now that the Grand Old Party stands poised to run the show on both sides of the Capitol, it only makes sense for aspiring Hill Climbers to hitch their wagons to rising stars — and there are plenty of avenues to explore these days.  

Crack Skulls

The House Homeland Security Committee panel is hunting for a well-seasoned senior counsel. And somebody’s got to pay — jury’s still out on whether that ought to be self-proclaimed Guardians of Peace or Seth Rogen and James Franco — for all that “The Interview” nonsense. Starting From Scratch

One-time Senate staffer turned House lawmaker David Young, R-Iowa, needs to build an entire team to execute his legislative vision. “Ideal candidates will be ready to roll up their sleeves and pitch in to help with any task,” he suggests in the cattle call .  

Sweat the Details

Newly minted House Ways and Means chairman — and former vice presidential contender — Paul D. Ryan needs interns looking to get their tax policy on. Some folks around here would do just about anything to kick it live with the P90X evangelist .  

Mack of All Trades

Arts aficionado . Athletic supporter . Visionary . House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., does it all. And you can, too, assuming you are down with “leading tours of the U.S. Capitol, assisting the legislative staff with policy research and projects, attending committee hearings and briefings, [and] aiding in constituent correspondence” mostly for free (the ad suggests “paid stipends may be available”).  

Spin Doctoring 101

The House Republican Conference is recruiting interns to beef up its online presence (think: social media, graphic design, video editing). The messaging operation — spearheaded by fast food alumna Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. — specializes in serving up red meat to the party faithful.  

Stirring Things Up

Whether it’s this year, this decade or this lifetime, self-styled agitator Raúl R. Labrador, R-Idaho, will not (cannot?) stop until he’s carved out a place for himself in the leadership structure . Those who enjoy making waves in #ThisTown should climb aboard now.  

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