WISH Blog
6 Smart Gifts for Interns That Keep on Giving
Gifts for interns you'll love your loved ones for You’ll want to forward this to Mom, Dad or anyone who loves you. They never know what you want anyway, so help them out this year! They’ll be...
Hideously Ugly Holiday Sweaters to Cheer You up This Year
Be the center of attention at your next holiday party! Piss off mom when you're home! (or make her laugh...) Light up the room when all other lights go out or surprise a friend with the perfect...
Spring 2017 Internships Announcements
Spring 2017 Internships Announcements Interested in internships like these? Contact our WISH Internship Placements team at internresumes@internshipsdc.com Office of Rep, Eric Swalwell Although...
Are Unpaid Internships Worth It?
Today, unpaid internships have become a bit controversial. With minimum wage, the cost of education and student loans rising, working for free presents challenges, particularly when the intern is...
30 Things to Be Thankful for Only Interns Understand
Being in an intern means you get to test the waters of a potential career, meet new contacts and get experience. But being an intern also means hard work with little pay. It’s that dance between...
Surprising Internships You’d Never Think These Celebs Had
Not many people start at the top, or even in the career they wind up in. We get it – being an intern isn’t always fun. But the experience can be hugely helpful in your career path. Here are just a...
Intern Workplace Tip: Practice Active Listening to Become a Superstar
Interns get bonus points for actually listening We’ve all been there: in the midst of a heated discussion with someone, (not) so patiently waiting for our turn to speak so we can get our point...
The Politics of Political Internships
Hate to say it, but internships in government aren’t always glamorous. Working hard to make a difference in people’s lives doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be compensated generously for it or get to...
Why Bruce is as Addictive as Coca Cola and Still Number 1
What is it about this guy that endures after performing for 50+ years? Why are so many people completely addicted to him? How does he fill stadiums of 50,000 people night after night after night?...
Senior Year Checklist to Find a Job Faster After Graduation
You’ve made it to your last year of college, whoohoooo! While it can often be seen as the “fun” year (no more painful prerequisites, for starters), this is the time to ramp up on networking and...