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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...
5 Tips for a Painless Move to Short-Term Housing
There are definitely ways to make moving in and moving out painless. As an intern in a city away from home, it doesn’t make sense to sign a long-term lease. Short-term intern housing is a better...
What to Look for in Short Term Intern Housing to Make Your Stay Great
The keys to choosing the right intern housing When you’re interning away from home, short term, temporary housing is a necessary evil. It makes a lot more sense than subletting, and it’s definitely...
Truckeroo: A Classic Outdoor DC Dining and Entertainment Experience
Truckeroo is a DC event that’s emblazoned in the hearts of every foodie that ever attended. It’s fun all day into the evening outside with locals, friends and fam, great music, cool drinks, games...
How Virtual Interns Keep the Tech World Turning
Did you know that the widely-beloved Microsoft® solitaire game was created by a summer intern? It’s true. Virtual interns can do data analysis, software development, social media management, office...