First Branch Intern Project
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Collaboration to provide resources and networking opportunities for Congressional interns; coordinated by @POPVOXfdn
Washington, DC
Joined May 2021
Ok not the first branch… but still cool!
👩🎓College students, apply to work with us in Summer 2024! Our parent agency @OMBPress is recruiting full-time, paid interns for the Executive Office of the President Internship Program. App closes Nov. 17th. Share with your network or apply now👉 https://t.co/fjoZnHEDgM
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The House just got their shutdown marching orders Impeachments? Essential Interns? Not More on ~Legislative Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations~ https://t.co/J1wj9TWAbI
politico.com
Chiefs are getting briefed on what’s essential and what’s not during the impending shutdown.
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GAO is hiring students to join our administrative and staff offices, such as Public Affairs, Human Capital, and more for paid #Internships this spring. Apply now—this announcement will close October 2 or after we receive 200 applications. Application links below⬇️
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News you can use 👇
🍂Are you ready? We declare summer OVER in DC. That means we don't see much potential for sustained 90-degree weather. But we do see LOTS of nice days ahead.🍂 https://t.co/MSZSkBM1Il
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🤩. (We just wish they’d asked how many started their careers as interns… we’re guessing a LOT!) @thehill: “The 25 staffers who make Capitol Hill run”
thehill.com
They stay behind the scenes, leading House and Senate offices, keeping committee work running smoothly, researching policies and managing lawmakers’ schedules. They draft legislation, help constitu…
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- ask people about themselves (everyone loves that) - Ask “were you an intern?” - remember that even members of congress get nervous! #internapalooza
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How to conquer social anxiety when networking? - Be prepared. Have some questions - it is a skill that you WILL build - set goals: talk to 3 ppl - if you see someone standing by themselves, they will be SO happy if you talk to them - can always talk about weather #internapalooza
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“The thing that is going to make you stand out: hustle, reliability, that you show up… when it’s time to hire, people remember that” — @CapitolK_Aus #internapalooza
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*Appropriate* social media use — Connect w/ people on Twitter or LinkedIn (not more permanent platforms) If you got out for drinks with the office DO NOT post photos Show good judgment #internapalooza
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Congress is a *customer service* job — make sure to share your relevant experience (geek squad, retail, food service) in your interview — knowing how to work with people is important! #internapalooza
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Thank you notes! — @TomManatos “it makes you stand out. … don’t let someone hear about a job they helped you get by reading about it in Politico” #internapalooza
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Build your own “kitchen cabinet” or your “board of directors” to support you and mentor you — @CapitolK_Aus #internapalooza
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“Dont be too picky about that first Hill job… just get that @mail.house.gov or @senate.gov and go from there” @CapitolK_Aus “It’s such a small community, the reference is essential” — Kelle #internapalooza
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“A lot of focus is put on building the reputation of the Member of Congress… but you are building YOUR brand too!” — kelle strickland @conginst #internapalooza
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“Be persistent without being annoying” (that’s the skill!) @CapitolK_Aus, Kelle Strickland @TomManatos #internapalooza
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Bipartisan relationships happen people! @TomManatos has proof! ❤️😍 (from crossing the aisle to walking down the aisle!) 😉 #internapalooza
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New resources available to House interns — this is the first intern class to have access! #internapalooza
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John Salamone from @CAOHouse introduces the new Intern Resource Office in the House “think of your career as a puzzle” #internapalooza
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How to crush the project? Take notes as instructions give & repeat back; make SURE you understand @Taylor_J_Swift Understand the deadline, set multiple reminders & *communicate* if running late — @h__wint
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