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Intern Life: 6 Hacks To Be Taken Seriously
Being an intern isn't easy (after 12 and half internships I should know!). You finally got the internship of your dreams, so everything should be rosy, right? Maybe not! You're at the bottom of the...
12 Tips For Getting More Done
Woodward here. Once again, Martha has insisted I put my expert journalistic and detective skills to 'good' use with another self-help post. Like I said in my last post (5 Space Saving Tips For Your...
5 Must Read Books For 20 Somethings
Your 20s are some of the most important, yet confusing years of your life. You go from the security of university, to the uncertainty of the working world. You are trying to find your way in the big...
Spending 4th Of July Weekend In Washington DC
Are you planning on celebrating the 4th of July weekend in Washington DC? Good choice! As our nation's capital, DC is one of the most patriotic places in the country to celebrate Independence Day....
4 Ways To Make The Most Of A Disappointing Internship
Believe it or not, sometimes an internship doesn't work out or isn't as exciting as you expected. Naturally, you will start your internship full of excitement about what lies ahead, but in reality...
Why It’s OK To Ask For Help At Your Internship
Being a dedicated intern usually means you take on a little (or a lot) more work than you can handle. This is totally understandable. You have been given a golden opportunity to prove yourself and...
9 Silly Intern Mistakes
Summer Internship Season is here and it is important to start (and finish) your internship on the right foot. You wouldn't believe some of the silly mistakes interns make every semester here in DC...
Tips For Internships: How To Survive Your First Day
The start date for summer internships is just around the corner, and for many of you the first day will be quite a nerve racking experience. This is completely normal. Even seasoned pros like Billy...
Get The Scoop: What It’s Really Like Interning In DC Part 1
Greetings my fellow interns and interns-to-be. Being the top notch networker that I am, I decided (or was told by Martha) to put my skills to good use and get the inside scoop on what it is really...
How To Dress For Summer Internships
Dressing for an internship can be both daunting and expensive, but it really doesn't have to be. Some of you may remember Hillary's post on how to dress well on a budget? In that post, Hillary...