WISH Blog
How Networking Today Opens New Doors in Your Career Tomorrow—and How to Do it Right
Networking is a big buzzword for anyone who wants to succeed in business—and who doesn’t? But how do you actually do it right today so that it opens new doors in your career tomorrow? Networking is...
Imposter Syndrome: What Every Intern Must Know Before Disaster Strikes
Imposter Syndrome is a real thing, and every intern should know about it before disaster strikes in the self esteem department. “Do I really know what I am doing, or am I just a big fake?” It’s that...
How to Pick Your Battles at Work so You Don’t Lose the War
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...
Top 10 Cringeworthy Things Not to Do on Interviews—Ever
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...
The State of the Roommate (and How to Live with One)
Some people are a joy to live with. Others, not so much. One thing is true, regardless of your personality type, is that it can become a desperate state to live with someone who is not a good match...
A Giving Story of Our Founder, Jackie Lewis
Our Founder, Jackie Lewis, started WISH more than 25 years ago. Jacqueline and her late husband Robert attended a alumni reception for Marquette University. Says Jackie, Arts ’60, “That’s when we...
Worst and Best Intern Qualities…According to Hiring Managers
You might look good on paper, but during your interview process, hiring managers know how to tell the difference between a flower and a weed. Here are the worst and best intern qualities that make...
How to Write a Perfectly Formatted Personal Statement for Your Intern Applications
One of the hardest things you’re ever going to write about is yourself. So, it’s no surprise that writing a personal statement is at the top of nobody’s list of favorites. But your personal...
10 Career Quotes to Start Your Year Off Right
We are officially in a New Year, and you know what that means: it’s time to get down to business. Here are 10 of our favorite career quotes to start your year off right. A fresh start is always full...
Thrifty Gifties on an Intern-Sized Budget
Relax! We know gift-giving is not exactly in your intern-sized budget right now. You can’t put a price on the spirit of giving, though, which is why we’re here to help you keep it classy without...