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How to Land an Internship in DC

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For many college students, landing an internship or job on Capitol Hill would mean gaining life and work experience in one of the world’s leading cities for legislation, lobbying, foreign embassies, judicature, museums and banking, just to name a few. Consequently, competition is fierce.

Tips for Helping your Student Build A Resume

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With the economy headed towards challenging and uncertain times, your college student needs to carefully build their resumes in order to be better prepared to find a job or an internship in an increasingly tough market.  Many students start college with little or no work experience and virtually nothing else to put on a resume. Regardless of you student’s career path, there are certain fundamental things they can do to build an effective resume from scratch:

The Family Role in Career Development

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Some students arrive on campus with clear career goals while others are unsure what major suits them.

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