by Interns DC | Jul 10, 2018 | Internship Advice, Internship Tips
Looking to make the most of your internship? Here is your ultimate DC intern guide. How to Succeed at Your Internship Program DC: 1. NETWORK. NETWORK. While being skilled in your field is very important, who you know in your industry is also extremely valuable. 2. Ask...
by Interns DC | Jun 12, 2018 | DC Culture, Internship Advice
A lot has happened since I arrived and began my internship four weeks ago. I have followed a Senator on the short walk from my front gate into our office building, almost physically run into a TV political commentator, and...
by Interns DC | May 22, 2018 | DC Culture, Internship Advice, WISH Alum
WISH offers students more than political internships up on Capitol Hill. Our network of over 25,000 WISH alumni offers a diversity of internship opportunities that enables hundreds of students, every semester, to follow their passions and ultimately, land their...
by Interns DC | Apr 11, 2018 | Employment Tips, Internship Advice, Internship Tips
When it comes to internships, nobody wants to get stuck with a dud. We need to look for clues to what it will be like to work for the company, which means doing thorough research and asking questions that reveal the true nature of the job and the company. Here’s...
by Interns DC | Feb 14, 2018 | Employment Tips, Internship Advice, Internship Tips, Life Hacks
Or, good things to do when things go bad with a coworker, and how to pick your battles at work. If there is one thing to love about an internship, it’s the “people experience”. The quirky girl you’d never have befriended under different circumstances – well, now she...
by Interns DC | Feb 8, 2018 | Employment Tips, Internship Advice
When you walk into that interview room, remember that hiring managers meet more people in a day than most people do in a month. They’ve seen it all–the good, the bad and the ugly. There are more than a few things that will make the hiring manager cringe. Don’t let...
