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Spring Internship Opportunity with The Smiths Group
Smiths Group is seeking an intern for its Washington DC Government Relations office. Smiths Group is one of the world’s leading technology companies which delivers products and...
The Government Shutdown and You
Welcome to the 2013 Government Shutdown Extravaganza! Because Democrats and Republicans couldn't agree on how the U.S. should pay its bills, the federal government is in lockdown as of today. And...
To Be (Paid)? Or Not to Be? Part II
Though we've talked about unpaid internships before, it was done in a much broader sense. But the truth is nowhere is this debate more relevant than in government - specifically congress - where...
Insider’s Guide to Interning on the Hill
So, you’ve landed an impressive new internship in congress, moved into a decent pad, and figured out the Metro. Now's there's only one (albeit monumentally important) thing left to do: keep from...
Fall Welcome Reception, September 5th
WISH WELCOME RECEPTION Come mix and mingle with WISH! WHAT: WISH Welcome Reception WHEN: Thursday, September 5th (6-8 PM) WHERE: WISH Ballroom Be sure to bring your appetite! Food &...
Recommending You
So you've just completed your summer internship and now have eyes on getting a job. And you might have heard that a good way to do that is by getting a letter of recommendation from your current...
Cheap Eats in DC
There is one simple fact of college life that has been true since colleges existed. Students want cheap food, and they want to know where to find it. That's especially true in a town like DC, where...
Turning Rejection Into an Offer
There's one aspect to job hunting that is just as important as your personal brand, good networking skills and having a good resume. But it's not nearly as exciting as those. It's learning how to...
Voice of America Internship Opportunity
The Television Branch of the Voice of America’s Africa Division is responsible for all television initiatives targeted to viewers in sub-Saharan Africa. Viewers of affiliate stations in...
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Internship Opportunities
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan, U.S. federal government commission – the first of its kind in the world – that...