Submitted by [deleted] t3_zzjc6a in washingtondc
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Submitted by [deleted] t3_zzjc6a in washingtondc
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These are some of the most highly sought after internships in the country. Even the low hanging fruit is high by comparison.
Its in there lol
Yeah ik its a dumb question. Worth a shot tho I was hoping maybe there was one that is harder to find or snth
Not sure if you’re only looking public sector, but don’t let people deter you by saying that there aren’t many internships here. Interns descend on this city in the summer (I did this along with a large group of college friends). There are tons of think tank roles available, the same private sector internships that would be available in any big city, and tons of small non-profits that literally run on unpaid labor
If you go to a school in the region, I’d be surprised if there weren’t job postings within career services for roles in D.C. If not, target some non-profits or think tanks that may be in an area of interest for you, find their employees on LinkedIn or the internet, and reach out with a personalized note asking to chat - learn about what they do and, if it sounds interesting, don’t be afraid to ask at the end of the conversation if they offer summer internships
Opportunities are aplenty, you just have to look far and wide
This means alot thank you! I go to school at AU in DC ive been able to find alot of internships but it seems like im missing a ton
If you're in DC already, you already have a leg up. Rather than apply to less competitive internships, I'd critically examine your application materials and find ways to stand out.
For example:
In my opinion, if you're not doing all of the above, then you're not playing the internship game properly. I say this as someone who just completed their Master's at SAIS and has 10+ years of professional work experience. I also secured several competitive internships while at school.
So take a step back, breathe, and think about what you want to accomplish. See what skills they need and go out and spend the semester obtaining them. Go to your career center and get feedback on your resume and cover letters. Learn how to massage your prior work experience into meeting the requirements of each internship application.
I sincerely believe you can do this. 90% of it is just thinking three or four steps ahead, networking, and presenting yourself professionally.
Try LinkedIn. I see like seven internships.
🤣 I see you editing it lol
DC is more of a who you know place. It’s easy to get a hill internship if you know anyone who’s donated any $$ to a candidate etc. or be from the members district, volunteer etc on any candidate from where you vote and then apply. If you’ve put in any leg work you’ll get it.
It depends, ask your counselor at school, however, if you’re not from DC, get involved with your home state members of Congress, they all have events in DC, look up their state societies they most likely have local events. Apply in district, on their campaigns etc then apply for an internship in the DC office, apply at the senate and house placement offices for internships etc. you can get school credit for internships depending on your major etc
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It’s not a dumb question. For federal government, they should be mostly posted online on USAjobs (listed as internships or specifically as a “pathways” internship. Those will rely a lot less on who you know than a Hill internship.
jpradeepreddy t1_j2bxwu2 wrote
Yo at least mention your major or something