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The 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...
What to Do Now to Land a Big City Internship Next Semester
The fall intern semester is about to begin. Thousands of interns are heading for DC for an amazing experience. It could be you next semester! If your dream is to work in a major U.S. city like...
9 Things Companies Wish Their Interns Knew Before Starting
How can a new intern hit the ground running? Internships often span just a few months, so you don’t have the luxury of time to get acquainted or ramp up your skills. Here’s some tips on how to...
6 Foolproof Ways to Escape Intern Burnout
How do you escape intern burnout? Everyone knows internships are incredibly demanding. They require a lot of your time and energy and leave very little time for anything outside of work. There’s no...
10 Cringeworthy Things Interns Should Never Ever, Say at Work
The way you say things translates to how seriously you are taken. Saying the wrong thing not only compromises your position, but it can also undercut your ideas. When you speak with confidence and...
Where Can You Find Fall Housing in DC? Ask the Intern Queen!
Finding housing in DC is hard, but WISH is here to help! And don't just take our word for it: ask the Intern Queen! She posted this great video on where to find housing for your DC internship. Check...
What It Takes to Be a Leader: The 17 Top Character Traits
Note to millennials: Leaders are not always born that way. They often become that way by developing character along the way. Here are 17 qualities it takes to be a leader. Feel free to add to this...
The Highest Paying and Coolest Internships in America
The value of an internship runs much deeper than the dollars that hit your bank account. That’s a good thing, too, since many internships pay very little (if they pay you at all). The social...
Is it Realistic for an Intern to Have a Side Job?
Can interns manage a side job and life? An internship is a real opportunity to gain some firsthand experience in your chosen field. That’s why so many students and recent grads apply for and take...
Top Skills Political Interns Must Have to Get Hired
Political interns are very busy in Washington today. Demand is high for intern support in Congressional, legal, media and advocate groups. Competition is also fierce. What skills does it take to get...