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WISH Interns Opportunities in DC During COVID-19 Pandemic
Working as an intern in Washington, D.C. during a COVID-19 pandemic may cause you to face a lot of challenges, the experience also includes opportunities for growth in your professional career....
4 Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview
Allie COVID-19 has been changing the ways in which we conduct ourselves professionally, so here are 4 Tips for a Successful Virtual Interview. This has resulted in many internship recruiters...
What Is Unique About Internships in Washington, DC
The start date for Summer internships in Washington, D.C. is just around the corner. WISH is here to provide you with the Top 5 reasons YOU should Intern in Our Nation’s Capital. Networking The...
WISH RESIDENTS TURNING COVID-19 LEMONS INTO LEMONADE
Students and interns are balancing new adjustments to their daily routine including social distancing, self-isolation, and remote work. Here are a few tips on staying productive as we weather...
Right Questions to Ask When Looking for Intern Housing Options
You did the work and landed your big city internship – congratulations! You’re about to show your career goals who’s boss. Now there is only one question remaining: where are you going to live while...
WISH Resident Discusses Real-World Experience
My name is Cindy Pena and I am a WISH resident from the University of Colorado Boulder studying Political Science and Economics. I have the honor of interning for the office of Congressman Ed...
Congressman Ed Perlmutter Engages with WISH Residents
Every year interns and students from around the world choose to elevate their professional resume by gaining work experience in the heart of the Nation’s Capital. They encounter professional...
Advice from WISH Alum: Intern to Get Job Offer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] You’ve made it! You are here in the heart of the Nation’s Capital interning and taking foundational steps to catapult your career. Now what? Take pointers from...
10 Tips to Stand Out as an Intern
During your internship in DC, you will develop your skills, build up your resume with an amazing experience, and have a great opportunity to network with people working in your field. Most...
A Soldier Intern Goes to Washington
My name is Liliana Santana and I am attending Liberty University as the first soldier intern participating in our Washington Fellowship. The internship coordinator at my university has walked me...