For students interested in a career in politics and public service, "Washington Internships" is an indispensable guide to landing that crucial first position in the internship capital of the United States and being a successful intern.
For students interested in a career in politics and public service, "Washington Internships" is an indispensable guide to landing that crucial first position in the internship capital of the United States and being a successful intern.
Deirdre Martinez, Ph.D., is Director of the Fels Public Policy Internship Program and the Penn in Washington program for the University of Pennsylvania.
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Chapter 1. Introduction —Who Can Use This Book —How to Use This Book —When to Use This Book Chapter 2. Who Does What, and Where, in Washington —Interning in the House of Representatives —Interning in the Senate —Interning at the White House —Interning in a Federal Agency —Interning for an Advocacy Organization or Think Tank —Interning for a Lobbying Firm —Interning for a Political Organization Chapter 3. Finding the Right Internship —Thinking Ahead: The Skills You Need —When to Start Applying —Sources for Internships —Getting Paid —Where to Apply—and How Many Applications to Send —Finding the Fifteen Chapter 4. Landing the Internship —Before You Write —The Perfect Resume —The Cover Letter —Security Clearance —Writing Sample —On Waiting for a Call —Thoughts on the Interview —Getting an Offer —Getting Turned Down Chapter 5. Practical Advice for Living and Working in Washington —D.C.'s Neighborhoods —Housing in Washington —Getting Around —Tourism Tips Chapter 6. Tactical Advice: How to Be a Great Intern —Washington Fashion: Zombie Chic —Mind Your Manners —Office Hours —Asking for Work —Find a Niche —Getting Feedback Chapter 7. Using the Internship to Propel Your Career —The Benefits of a D.C. Internship —Making a Good Impression —Don't Make a Bad Impression —The Power of Networking —The Great D.C. Merry-Go-Round —Tips on Leaving Final Thoughts Acknowledgments About the Author
Chapter 1. Introduction —Who Can Use This Book —How to Use This Book —When to Use This Book Chapter 2. Who Does What, and Where, in Washington —Interning in the House of Representatives —Interning in the Senate —Interning at the White House —Interning in a Federal Agency —Interning for an Advocacy Organization or Think Tank —Interning for a Lobbying Firm —Interning for a Political Organization Chapter 3. Finding the Right Internship —Thinking Ahead: The Skills You Need —When to Start Applying —Sources for Internships —Getting Paid —Where to Apply—and How Many Applications to Send —Finding the Fifteen Chapter 4. Landing the Internship —Before You Write —The Perfect Resume —The Cover Letter —Security Clearance —Writing Sample —On Waiting for a Call —Thoughts on the Interview —Getting an Offer —Getting Turned Down Chapter 5. Practical Advice for Living and Working in Washington —D.C.'s Neighborhoods —Housing in Washington —Getting Around —Tourism Tips Chapter 6. Tactical Advice: How to Be a Great Intern —Washington Fashion: Zombie Chic —Mind Your Manners —Office Hours —Asking for Work —Find a Niche —Getting Feedback Chapter 7. Using the Internship to Propel Your Career —The Benefits of a D.C. Internship —Making a Good Impression —Don't Make a Bad Impression —The Power of Networking —The Great D.C. Merry-Go-Round —Tips on Leaving Final Thoughts Acknowledgments About the Author
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