When you think about it, politicians running for office are really just conducting one, long job interview with voters.

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So start taking some notes along the campaign trail — there are some good lessons that will help with a job search!

Here are nine things you can learn from politicians that will help with your job search.

1. Think of Your Job Search Like a Campaign.

Just like a politician gets out there, shaking hands and kissing babies, you, too, must get out there and spread the word to everyone and anyone who will listen that you are looking for a job.

“We’re talking about networking both online and shaking hands in person,” said Matthew Rothenberg, the editor-in-chief at TheLadders.com and co-author of  “You’re Better Than Your Job Search.”

“You’re campaigning for a job,” he said.

So, initiate as many meetings as you can — whether it’s with someone you know who works at the company you’re applying to or an old colleague. And, very important — never turn down an invitation to a happy hour, birthday party or kids’ soccer game. Every outing is a chance to spread the word that you’re looking for a job.

2. Prepare a Stump Speech.

You are the candidate and when you campaign, they’re going to want to know what your message is.

Don’t — and that’s a capital DON’T — rely on your ad-libbing skills.

Write.

It.

Down.

“Politicians will write down their talking points that make their key arguments,” Rothenberg said. “You need to be able to have a stump speech that you can give over and over again … your 30-second recap of what you can offer to an employer.”

Now, that’s not to say memorize a script — just that you should know what your key talking points are and make sure you drive them home.

3. Remember: It’s Not About You.

One of the biggest mistakes job seekers make is thinking it’s all about them. Why this job would be good for me. What’s in it for me.

You need to make sure you tell your future employer what’s in it for them.

“One of my favorite analogies is, ‘Ask not what the company can do for you, but what you can do for the company,’” Rothenberg said.

“Take that JFK mantra to heart!” he said. “It’s about how you will fit the needs of the organization.”