Washington Internship Institute: Creating Active Citizens through Academic Internships in DC. IG: @wiidc

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Joined August 2009
International Studies major Patrick Centeno '22 was selected for an internship at @thenesacenter via a CO-OP opportunity with the @WIIDC. Discover more of his story on Instagram: instagram.com/p/CRBqgJ8DBPt/ #RCNJ2022 #RCNJ
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Behavioral Interview Questions: What They Are and How to Answer Them #jobsearch #jobinterview ow.ly/jH1n30rsRLs
Tune in next Thursday & Friday to the @WIIDC-@PLENNetwork Inauguration Seminar and watch @LaraMBrownPhD discuss presidential leadership & inauguration tradition. RSVP: wiidc.org/inauguration Free tickets still available exclusively for GSPM students. Contact [email protected].
We're teaming up with @PLENNetwork & @WIIDC next month for a multi-day #InaugurationSeminar. @LaraMBrownPhD leads virtual conversations on presidential leadership and public opinion. RSVP: wiidc.org/inauguration Limited free slots open to GSPM students! Contact [email protected]
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Meet Michael! He is a legal research intern from @CCUChanticleers participating in the @WIIDC program this summer. Michael is an #InternForGood. #icmecinterns
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#JobSearch Tip: The way we engage with employers is going to change for a bit. If you were going to a job fair and it is now a virtual event, the prep is very much the same, but ensure when you’re online, you’re in a distraction free location. More tips: ow.ly/7Xi050z4EZt
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#Resume Tip: How you title your resume when you save it on your computer is important. You want it to be logical and not just "resume.doc" There should not be a question of who the resume belongs to. | More resume tips: ow.ly/WRTP50yY8lN | #jobsearch #hiring #nexxttips
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#JobInterview Tip: The interviewer is looking for ways to screen you out, so put yourself in their shoes and ask yourself why they might not want to #hire you. Then prepare yourself to tell them why they should want to hire you. For more tips: ow.ly/YMIx50yLeiE #jobsearch
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#Resume Tip: There are 3 resume formats. There's the chronological, functional, and combined format. The reverse chronological format is the most popular. Here the work section receives the most emphasis with the most recent items listed first. More tips: ow.ly/x5C050yyMJ9
#JobSearch Tip: If you have the majority of the skills that are mentioned in a job posting, but not all of them...that's ok. You can still apply. 89% of HR Pros say they prefer to hire a responsible candidate that needs some training. #skills #hiring ow.ly/eJOe50xMHwR
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Interview Q: Give a time when you went above & beyond the requirements for a project. A: First, define what was required of you and then define how you went beyond these requirements. Get interview-ready with our Ultimate Job Interview Preparation Guide: glassdoor.com/blog/guide/the…
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#JobInterview Tip: Practice makes perfect! So don't wing the interview, you should do a little rehearsing for how you're going to answer common #interview questions. Check out these common interview questions: ow.ly/i2NE50xMGFB #jobsearch #nexxttips #jobs
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9 Reasons You Didn't Get Called for the Second Job Interview | via @glassdoor #vancouver #jobsearch buff.ly/2uybRuj
#JobInterview Tip: Being late for the interview makes a terrible impression on the interviewer, but being too early can be just as bad. Aim to be anywhere from 15 to 10 minutes early. | For more interview tips: ow.ly/YPwn50xMDIR | #jobsearch #hiring #nexxttips
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#JobSearch Tip: An employer does a reference check on you, so you should do one on them! Read about them online, understand their mission, company culture, people who work there, companies they partner with, etc...make sure it's the right fit. #referencecheck #hiring #nexxttips
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WIIDC retweeted
Job Applicants With a ‘Comprehensive’ LinkedIn Profile 71% More Likely to Get Interviews, Study Says ow.ly/kzaf30pZ8xV by @laurastampler via @FortuneMagazine
#CareerAdvice: Highlighting Skills Not Duties When Changing Careers ow.ly/44IT30pX3Vs
#JobInterview Tip: Have more than one response ready to common interview questions. An interviewer might not like your first answer, so it's good to have a backup. |For more tips: ow.ly/3tBO50xi2tE | #JobSearch #hiring #nexxttips
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Could your LinkedIn profile use some TLC? Here's how to fix it up fast! bit.ly/33XiGXb
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#Resume Tip: Because you'll be customizing your resume to each #job you apply to, keep a resume master list that has all of your past jobs, skills, and accomplishments. This way you can easily reference it to update your resume for each job you apply for. #jobsearch #nexxttips
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