First Branch Intern Project

Collaboration to provide resources and networking opportunities for Congressional interns; coordinated by @POPVOXfdn

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Ok not the first branch… but still cool!

[U.S. DOGE Service @USDS]

👩‍🎓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

[K Tully-McManus @ktullymcmanus]

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

[Bill Clark @billclarkphotos]

🚨🚨breaking🚨🚨
Cups will be open during the shut down

[U.S. GAO @USGAO]

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 👇

[Capital Weather @capitalweather]

🍂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” https://t.co/GN3AkOIRbl

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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

#internapalooza