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The Networking Matrix (Or How to Network Effectively in DC the Antisocial Way)
By Truman Wosnak July 8, 2014 How networking is like The Matrix WASHINGTON, DC - Do you remember that one scene from The Matrix movie when Agent Smith has Morpheus hostage and he's trying to get...
What to Bring to your Internship
An Interview with Abbey Reller. Abbey Reller’s interest in global warming and the human impact on the environment started back in high school. But for Abbey it was more than recycling and LED light...
3 Ways to Spend the 4th of July in DC
It's my favorite time of year yet again: that special day when we all come together as Americans and celebrate our country's founding by combining extreme patriotism with heavy drinking and...
The 5 Worst Companies to Work For
Last week we talked about the 5 BEST places to work in DC, so it was only natural for us to take a look at the other side of the coin this week. According to Glassdoor.com, which rates companies...
TOP 5 Best Places to Work in DC
Wether you are in communications or technology, companies below offer a world of opportunity. Which one is your dream come true? 1. Edelman is the world’s largest public relations firm With 67...
Getting a Job in Politics—In the Beginning
Ready, set, GO! Here you are, a recent college graduate ready to begin your career path and eager to make a difference. That's what this moment is all about, and that's what the last four years have...
Volunteering at Smithsonian is Seriously Amazing!
The Smithsonian is already known for being seriously amazing, as their website attests (as well as tens of millions of visitors every year), but there's an actual reason for that sentiment other...
5 Reasons You Should Intern in DC
1. A Real Club For Growth Washington, DC consistently ranks near the top of U.S. cities for job growth and creation, and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down. A number of recent studies have...
Intern at The United Nations Foundation (UNF)
The United Nations Foundation (UNF) offers unpaid semester-long full and part-time internships during the fall (roughly September -December), spring (roughly January-April), and summer terms...
The DOs and DON’Ts of Networking 101
Once upon a time, we gave some basic tips on how to start building your own personal network. Everything from who could be a potential contact, to what to say and where to go, was covered. However,...