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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did you kid have internships while in undergrad ?  Use those connections and he should call the bosses and say he’s looking.  Work hard in the internship in the Senate and hope the will turn into a FT job.  Someone who works late or is available and doesn’t sign off at 4:30 PM and someone who does something even though “it is not my job” will seen in a better light.  He should listen.  I once had an intern who thought they were the boss and it really turned people off.

He should also look outside DC in state and federal.  If you live in DC have him look at VA and MD or lesser known organizations.  Back in the day I would have said look at Americorps, Peace Corps, but who knows if those will have funding issues.  Have him keep applying and not assume will get a FT position out of his internship.

Your kid should contact career services and ask for assistance and attend any alumni events in DC to network. Honestly he needs to do a great job at his internship and apply for a FT job with the Senator and others afterwards.  That internship could turn into something great depending on how it goes.  [/quote]

seems like you are replying to the post directly above yours which is mine... I am not the OP nor is my son. Just FYI. The Op does not have a Senate internship, they have no internship for the summer.[/quote]

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