Building Professional Pathways to Working in DC with Josh Mesner

Today on 1050 Bascom, we are excited to welcome back Josh Mesner to the podcast. As many of you know, Josh was the first host and editor of 1050 Bascom before moving to DC to begin a position at Energy Impact Center. Josh is a 2017 Badger who majored in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Throughout his undergrad years and in the two years afterward, Josh built an impressive resume of internships and jobs in the legal field, the state legislature, and in environmental policy positions. As part of our career conversations series, we wanted Josh’s advice for students hoping to eventually live and work in the nation’s capital. Josh also shared his insights into what he thinks makes an applicant competitive in a tough job market and how to approach the early years of your career.