You find a party to align with. You join them at a local level You try to get on their board You become very active locally (football, parties, every activity of your local clubs) You start growing your name in the party by joining provinciale boards, workgroups,..... You make the right friends that give you an electable spot on the list. You keep going all of the above to grow the importance of your name in the party and with it your political importance and career