by Lauren Kneram | Apr 21, 2020 | DC Culture, Internship Advice, Internship Tips
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 majority of jobs are filled through personal connections created by...
by Lauren Kneram | Mar 21, 2020 | Internship Advice
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 the storm. 1 REFRESH YOUR RESUME You’ve been working and studying in...
by Lauren Kneram | Mar 16, 2020 | Internship Advice
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 Perlmutter (D-CO) as a Legislative Intern. Join me on a journey through my...
by Lauren Kneram | Feb 27, 2020 | Employment Tips, Events, Internship Advice, Internship Tips, WISH Alum
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 someone who was in your shoes, WISH Alums. Every semester we encourage WISH residents to make the most of...
by Lauren Kneram | Feb 14, 2020 | Internship Advice, Employment Tips, Internship Tips
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 importantly, you’re getting your foot in the door at an organization you are...
by Interns DC | Jan 16, 2020 | DC Culture, Internship Advice
My name is Camryn and I am a 3rd-year student at The Ohio State University and the marketing and social media intern at WISH in Washington DC. I have had three different declared majors throughout my college career, ranging from science to business, but I ended up...