Angie Youngen

Background Information
Hometown: Carrollton, OH	Degree: Bachelor of Science	Graduation Date: 1999
Major: Criminal Justice		Minor: Marketing & Public Affairs
She was involved in the Ashbrook Center, Student Senate, and College Republicans.

First Position
Title:	Congressional Assistant
Employer:	Senator Mike DeWine
Location:	Washington, DC
Angie began her job search 6 months before graduation and discovered this position through contacts she had made at an earlier internship. After moving to Washington it took about 2 weeks for her to secure the job.

Career Development
Angie had four Internships and they are listed below.
Ohio Republican Party, Coordinator for State Campaign Offices, Columbus, OH	(5/98-11/98)
United States Secret Service, Intern, Canton/Akron, OH	(9/97-12/97)
Republican National Committee, Intern, Co-Chairman's Office, Washington, DC	(6/97-8/97)
Republican National Convention, Office of Design and Construction, San Diego, CA	(6/96-8/96)

Current Position
Title:	Deputy Assistant to the Senator
Employer:	Senator George Voinovich
Location:	Washington, DC
Things that excite Angie about her job include "Senator Voinovich's energy and passion for public service has taught [her] a lot about the importance of serving others and the role it should play in our lives. He is a man of character who cares about the people working for him and continually encourages professional growth by challenging us in various aspects of our jobs." Angie says, "I also enjoy that each day provides me a different opportunity to assist individuals who are trying to get something accomplished either through our office or within our government."

Advice for AU Students

"Internships are a great way to find out what areas of your career field are of the greatest interest to you. I would encourage you to take advantage of them while you are in school. The relationships you developed through your internships will be instrumental in helping you to locate that 'perfect' job." Angie also suggests, "As you begin the job search it will be important that you are living in the city that you are hoping to work in. Oftentimes jobs become available and they are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible.