To be honest, just know exactly why you want this position, and be honest and straightforward about your experience and interest in the political industry.When I found this internship, I was attracted to it because it was in an industry that I didn't know a lot about, and it was in Washington, D....
Government
Interview
Congressional Intern
U.S. Senator John Barrasso
Well, as any intern position, you are doing some of the undesirable work. So, you will be answering phones, sorting mail, delivering paperwork all around The Hill, etc. However, in the beginning, you tell the office your interests, and they match you to people who work in that "interest". I was e...
Government
Day in the Life
Congressional Intern
U.S. Senator John Barrasso
A great deal. Marketing can be described in many ways, and for me, it's how you market yourself in situations that make people trust you, or the brand/message you are behind. A big part of being an intern in Washington is networking. That's essentially like 80% of it in my eyes. You are constantl...
Government
College Major
Marketing
Congressional Intern
U.S. Senator John Barrasso