WISH Blog
New Year’s Resolutions for YOU
Well, it's that time of year again. A new year, in fact. A time to look forward and plan, to not only set new goals but a way to meet them. But the trick is to set realistic goals, and to not set...
The Evolution of the Intern
Here's a pop quiz just to get you ready for Finals. When did the first internships start? Don't stop reading this to Google the answer. We'll give you a hint: William the Conqueror sat on the throne...
Spring opportunity to intern with the Bill of Rights Defense Committee
Spring opportunity to intern with the Bill of Rights Defense Committee with any (current or former) students seeking opportunities to develop their writing skills, support the grassroots...
Out of Left Field: Unusual Interview Questions
Recruiters are inundated with resumes, emails, recommendations, phone calls and of course, the task of conducting job interviews every single day. It gets to the point where many employers dread...
Waging War: Minimum vs. Maximum
One of the key takeaways in last week's election results, (other then Chris Christie's weight and the presidency) was the minimum wage increase in New Jersey. The state voted to raise its hourly...
Intern at the Public Defender Service
Criminal Law Internship Program The Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (PDS) provides and promotes quality legal representation to indigent adults and children facing a...
Spring Internship Opportunity with The Smiths Group
Smiths Group is seeking an intern for its Washington DC Government Relations office. Smiths Group is one of the world’s leading technology companies which delivers products and...
The Government Shutdown and You
Welcome to the 2013 Government Shutdown Extravaganza! Because Democrats and Republicans couldn't agree on how the U.S. should pay its bills, the federal government is in lockdown as of today. And...
To Be (Paid)? Or Not to Be? Part II
Though we've talked about unpaid internships before, it was done in a much broader sense. But the truth is nowhere is this debate more relevant than in government - specifically congress - where...
Insider’s Guide to Interning on the Hill
So, you’ve landed an impressive new internship in congress, moved into a decent pad, and figured out the Metro. Now's there's only one (albeit monumentally important) thing left to do: keep from...