Washington Internships. Deirdre Martinez

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      WASHINGTON INTERNSHIPS

      How to Get Them and Use Them

      to Launch Your Public Policy Career

      Deirdre Martinez, Ph.D.

       PENN

      University of Pennsylvania Press

      Philadelphia

      Copyright © 2009 University of Pennsylvania Press

      All rights reserved. Except for brief quotations used for purposes of review or scholarly citation, none of this book may be reproduced in any form by any means without written permission from the publisher.

      Published by University of Pennsylvania Press Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4112

      Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper

      10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

      A Cataloging-in-Publication record is available from the Library of Congress

      ISBN 978-0-8122-2055-1

      CONTENTS

       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 in an Advocacy Organization or Think Tank

       Interning in a Lobbying Firm

       Interning in 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

       Safety and Health

       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

       Websites Mentioned

       Index

       Acknowledgments

       About the Author

       CHAPTER 1

      INTRODUCTION

      Washington, D.C., has been called the “internship СКАЧАТЬ