Washington Internships
eBook - ePub

Washington Internships

How to Get Them and Use Them to Launch Your Public Policy Career

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Washington Internships

How to Get Them and Use Them to Launch Your Public Policy Career

About this book

For students interested in a career in politics and public service, Washington Internships is an invaluable guide to landing that crucial first position in America's capital. Deirdre Martinez, a former policy analyst and legislative director, shares practical strategies for each phase of the internship process. She has helped place hundreds of young people in internships of all kinds, and shares not just what to do but when to do it. The book shows how to develop relevant interests, what skills to develop, how to enhance the resume (poli sci course work not required!), and how to ace the interview. Just as important, it shows how to become a valued intern and build the relationships that lead to post-graduation job offers. Washington Internships also provides insider tips on dealing with grunt work, the pitfalls of "crossing the aisle, " and how to find summer housing, deal with background checks, and negotiate Washington fashion ("zombie chic"). Washington Internships is the only career publication focused on entry-level policy and government work. It covers all branches of government, federal agencies, lobbying firms, advocacy organizations, and think tanks. Whether you're a young activist or a future power broker, this book will help you grab the first rung of the public service career ladder.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Chapter 1. Introduction
  6. Chapter 2. Who does what, and where, in Washington
  7. Chapter 3. Finding the Right Internship
  8. Chapter 4. Landing the Internship
  9. Chapter 5. Practical Advice for Living and Working in Washington
  10. Chapter 6. Tactical Advice: How to be a Great Intern
  11. Chapter 7. Using the Internship to Propel your Career
  12. Websites Mentioned
  13. Index
  14. Acknowledgments
  15. About the Author