If you ask most people what aspect of the job application process they dread the most, it is the interview.
 If you agree, who can blame you?
 The interview is tough for several reasons; it’s near the end of the process and so you’re emotionally
 invested, there’s a lot of unknowns such as the questions, and you’re under the most scrutiny.
 However, the interview is also your opportunity to sell yourself. For the first time, the recruiters get to
 learn who you are and why you are a great candidate. Most candidates who do not pass the interview can
 attribute one of two reasons.
 First, and most likely, there was someone more qualified. This one is hard, because there is not much to do
 beyond accumulating more experience. The second is that the candidate did not demonstrate the best of
 themselves due to nerves or failure to prepare.
 
 Preparation and Research
 <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=12546">First thing to research</a> is the
 organization. Make sure you understand the function, its mission, history, and key accomplishments over the
 last few years. It is important to use this information to illustrate why you want to work there.
 To find this information, use the website, social media, newsletters, the news, and talk to people who
 already work there if you can.
 The second thing to research is yourself. This might sound strange, why would you need to research
 yourself? It is important you are able to articulate your motivations for working for the organization. In
 addition, you will depend upon your previous accomplishments to illustrate why you are the right fit – make
 sure you have refreshed your memory regarding previous employment.
 The third thing to note is your references, ideally three – one character reference and two former bosses.
 Ask them in advance to make sure they can prepare references for you that reflect the work you did.
 <ol>
 <li>research your interviewer if you can. This can be helpful so you know what they look like and how their
 career has progressed. If you are lucky, you may identify commonalities you can use to connect in person.
 </li>
 </ol>
 
 Factors to consider before you leave the house
 Are you mentally prepared? This means eating a good breakfast, staying hydrated, and making sure you have a
 clear head before you leave the house.
 Next, make sure you know how you are getting to the interview. If possible, do a practice run beforehand to
 make sure you know what the building looks like, which entrance to take, the public transport route, and
 other factors.
 Remember that the weather will have a tremendous impact. If it is raining or snowing, your journey time
 will increase. In addition, if it a very hot day, you will likely need to walk to travel in something more
 comfortable and change into professional attire before you enter the building.
 The night before your interview, prepare what your outfit, ideally something you have worn before.
 Remember, it is better to overdress than underdress (you can take off your tie or blazer). Also, pack your
 bag. You will need several copies of your resume, notepad and pens, water, a list of references, and
 anything else you have been asked to bring.
 
 The interview
 Aim to arrive for your interview ten minutes early and inform the front desk. Your body language throughout
 must be confident, and remember, <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=13859">smiling is
 infectious</a>. When your interviewer arrives, stand up to greet them and make eye contact.
 <ol>
 <li>it comes to the Q&amp;A, you can often <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=12572">anticipate some of the questions</a>, but not
 all. Whatever the questions, ask yourself what skill they are trying to decipher from you, this is why it
 is important to know the job description. answering a question, use examples from your previous experience
 to illustrate your point.</li>
 </ol>
 If you have more than one interviewer, be sure to engage each one of them.
 When given the opportunity, ask questions of your interviewer. It is always a good idea to prepare about
 five questions with the expectation of asking two or three of them. You may also have questions arise
 naturally throughout the conversation.
 
 The follow-up
 After your interview, it is essential you send a thank you note to each of your interviewers. Hand-written
 is preferable, but if you have any doubt that it not will reach them before the decision, send an email.
 If you get the job, great! If not, be sure to <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=13729">ask for feedback</a> on what you could have done
 to improve. Remember; no matter the outcome be courteous throughout.
 Good luck!

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Leadership Institute career trainings offer you an opportunity to learn the skills to
 succeed in a variety of career paths. You’ll learn from successful professionals who will not only train
 you, but give you chance to build your network. 
 <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/Training/?Training=Career">Check out upcoming
 opportunities</a>.&nbsp;
 
 <h4 class="title is-4">Here are the career trainings the Leadership Institute currently
 offers:</h4>
 Back to Basics: Learn to Succeed in Your Job Search (also available online)
 A compact, but comprehensive training to teach you the core skills of how to build your resume and cover
 letter, network, interview, and negotiate your salary.
 
 Capitol Hill Staff Training School
 At the Capitol Hill Staff Training School, Capitol Hill veterans, including chiefs of staff, will teach
 you how to highlight your personal strengths to appeal to those who do the hiring. You could join the
 hundreds of graduates of the Institute who work in congressional offices on Capitol Hill and throughout
 various organizations within the conservative movement.
 
 Civil Service Opportunity School 
 No longer should conservatives allow liberals to monopolize the bureaucracy. Learn from top Washington
 insiders how to break into the liberal dominated Civil Service. The Leadership Institute’s Civil Service
 Opportunity School teaches you how to get a job and succeed in the Civil Service.
 
 Conservative Career Workshop
 Learn about different paths in the Conservative Movement. Whether you dream of working on the Hill, in a
 think-tank, or for a non-profit, this workshop will teach you the skills needed to succeed on your career
 path. Our expert faculty will teach you how to highlight your personal strengths to appeal to those who do
 the hiring.
 
 Conservative Intern Workshop
 The Conservative Intern Workshop is designed for those desiring an internship in D.C. or for those who
 already have one. Learn how to take advantage of your time interning in our nation’s capital. Remember,
 most job opportunities result from internship experiences. Be a few steps ahead of the pack, and stand out
 from the rest.
 
 Effective Legislative Hearing Workshop
 The Effective Legislative Hearing training will cut through the confusion and teach conservatives how to
 organize an effective legislative hearing. This training helps Members of Congress and their staff
 maximize results during the entire hearing process from start to finish.
 
 Foreign Service Opportunity School 
 The Foreign Service Opportunity School has prepared many people to pass the U.S. Foreign Service exam and
 gain entry to the diplomatic corps. School faculty explain the complex testing process and teach you how
 you can improve your chances to become a professional Foreign Service officer. A heavy emphasis will also
 be placed on other careers in the field of international relations.
 
 How to be a Pundit
 Conservative thought leaders have written compelling books, appear on television regularly, and have a
 global brand. The Leadership Institute has helped many people like Matt Lewis, Cabot Phillips, Kat Timpf
 and more get there. At How to be a Pundit, one of these leaders, Matt Lewis will teach you how!
 
 Journalism Career School 
 Journalism is an ever-changing field, and the opportunities to make an impression, whether it is online,
 on television, or in print, are limitless. Whether you want to be on television, or pursue a career as a
 writer, the Journalism Career School will give you the tools to succeed.
 
 Management 101
 At Management 101, the Leadership Institute will teach you key skills all new managers should know. Learn
 how to understand and shape your personal leadership style, recruit a strong team, set goals, and delegate
 projects effectively.
 
 Staff Leadership Workshop
 The seminars will cover the art and science and practice of providing advice to the decision maker. The
 staffer will learn the steps in the Staff Leadership Workshop: the presentation of a path to solve a
 problem. At the conclusion the attendee will learn how to provide well thought-out support to the leader
 to accomplish organizational goals.
 
 Thank Tank Opportunity Workshop
 At the Think Tank Opportunity Workshop, expert faculty will teach you how think tanks operate from the
 inside and what you can do to successfully find and build a career in major research organizations across
 Washington D.C. and beyond. Whether you are new to your career, hoping to shape public policy, or
 considering how you can transition into a think tank, this workshop will help you succeed.
 
 Written Communications Workshop 
 LI's Written Communications Workshop is intended for writers in print and online media. This workshop
 teaches professional writing techniques required on Capitol Hill, for publication, and for many jobs in
 public policy organizations.

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Accuracy in Media 
 Accuracy in Media is a citizens’ media watchdog whose mission is to promote accuracy, fairness and balance
 in news reporting. AIM exposes politically motivated media bias; teaches consumers to think critically about
 their news sources; and holds the mainstream press accountable for its misreporting.
 <a href="http://www.aimajc.org/">http://www.aimajc.org/</a>
 
 American Action Forum
 AAF is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization; it is not affiliated with or controlled by any
 political group. Its focus is to educate the public about the complex policy choices the country faces, and
 to explain as cogently and influentially as possible why solutions grounded in the center-right values that
 have long guided the country still represent America’s best way forward.
 <a href="https://www.americanactionforum.org/internships/">https://www.americanactionforum.org/internships/</a>
 
 
 American Conservative Union 
 We believe that the Constitution of the United States is the best political charter yet created by men for
 governing themselves. It is our belief that the Constitution is designed to guarantee the free exercise of
 the inherent rights of the individual through strictly limiting the power of government.
 <a href="https://www.conservative.org/careers">https://www.conservative.org/careers</a>
 
 American Enterprise Institute
 The American Enterprise Institute is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity,
 expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. The work of our scholars and staff advances
 ideas rooted in our belief in democracy, free enterprise, American strength and global leadership,
 solidarity with those at the periphery of our society, and a pluralistic, entrepreneurial culture.
 <a href="http://www.aei.org/internships/">http://www.aei.org/internships/</a>
 
 American Legislative Exchange Council
 The American Legislative Exchange Council is America’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership
 organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets and
 federalism. Comprised of nearly one-quarter of the country’s state legislators and stakeholders from across
 the policy spectrum, ALEC members represent more than 60 million Americans and provide jobs to more than 30
 million people in the United States.
 <a href="https://www.alec.org/open-position/alec-internship-program/">https://www.alec.org/open-position/alec-internship-program/</a>
 
 
 Americans for Tax Reform
 We believe in a system in which taxes are simpler, flatter, more visible, and lower than they are today.
 The government's power to control one's life derives from its power to tax. We believe that power should be
 minimized.
 <a href="https://www.atr.org/internship-opportunities-apply-now">https://www.atr.org/internship-opportunities-apply-now</a>
 
 
 American Principles Project
 When our Founders put this country together, they clearly articulated the essence of human dignity: that
 all are created equal, endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights, among them the rights to
 life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. At APP, we believe these principles are central to what makes
 the American experiment so unique.
 <a href="https://americanprinciplesproject.org/about/staff/internships/">https://americanprinciplesproject.org/about/staff/internships/</a>
 
 
 Bill of Rights Institute
 The Bill of Rights Institute’s depth of knowledge is drawn from a full-time staff with more than 100 years
 of combined classroom experience, as well as from partners who are experts in their fields. Our programs and
 resources are created with input from: academic leaders in history, political science, and constitutional
 law; video producers; website developers and designers; evaluation and curriculum experts; and top
 secondary-school teachers.
 <a href="https://billofrightsinstitute.org/about-us/join-our-team/">https://billofrightsinstitute.org/about-us/join-our-team/</a>
 
 
 Capital Research Center
 The Capital Research Center was established in 1984 to examine how foundations, charities, and other
 nonprofits spend money and get involved in politics and advocacy, often in ways that donors never intended
 and would find abhorrent.
 <a href="https://capitalresearch.org/about/internships/">https://capitalresearch.org/about/internships/</a>
 
 
 Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women
 Founded in 1993, the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women is one of the most unique
 organizations in America. Our mission is to prepare women for effective leadership and to promote leading
 conservative women. We strive to advance America’s women by promoting and preserving conservative
 principles.
 <a href="https://cblwomen.org/internships/">https://cblwomen.org/internships/</a>
 
 Competitive Enterprise Institute
 CEI's mission is to promote both freedom and fairness by making good policy good politics. We make the
 uncompromising case for economic freedom because we believe it is essential for entrepreneurship,
 innovation, and prosperity to flourish.
 <a href="https://cei.org/sites/default/files/CEI_Internship.pdf">https://cei.org/sites/default/files/CEI_Internship.pdf</a>
 
 
 Concerned Women of America
 Concerned Women for America protects and promotes Biblical values and Constitutional principles through
 prayer, education, and advocacy.
 <a href="https://concernedwomen.org/about/internships/">https://concernedwomen.org/about/internships/</a>
 
 
 Daily Caller News Foundation
 Founded in 2010 by Tucker Carlson, a 20-year veteran journalist, and Neil Patel, former chief policy
 advisor to Vice President Cheney, The Daily Caller is one of America’s largest and fastest-growing news
 publications. Our team of experienced, full-time reporters and editors works around the clock to deliver
 award-winning original reporting, in-depth investigations, entertainment, thought-provoking commentary and
 up-to-the-second breaking news.
 <a href="https://dailycaller.com/footer/employment">https://dailycaller.com/footer/employment</a>
 
 Family Research Council
 Founded in 1983, Family Research Council is a nonprofit research and educational organization dedicated to
 articulating and advancing a family-centered philosophy of public life. In addition to providing policy
 research and analysis for the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the federal government, FRC
 seeks to inform the news media, the academic community, business leaders, and the general public about
 family issues that affect the nation from a biblical worldview.
 <a href="https://www.frc.org/internships">https://www.frc.org/internships</a>
 
 Federalist Society
 The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of conservatives and libertarians
 interested in the current state of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to
 preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is
 emphatically the province and duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
 <a href="https://fedsoc.org/internships">https://fedsoc.org/internships</a>
 
 Freedom Works
 FreedomWorks has identified, educated, and actuated citizens who are enthused about showing up to support
 free enterprise and constitutionally limited government.
 <a href="https://www.freedomworks.org/about/internships">https://www.freedomworks.org/about/internships</a>
 
 
 Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and
 provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or
 eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
 <a href="https://www.fdd.org/jobs-and-internships/">https://www.fdd.org/jobs-and-internships/</a>
 
 The Heritage Foundation
 Since our founding in 1973, The Heritage Foundation has been working to advance the principles of free
 enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national
 defense. Our hard work has paid off time and again. Since we opened our doors more than four decades ago, we
 have seen substantial gains for the conservative agenda. With more than 100 policy experts, Heritage has the
 talent to be able to solve complex policy issues, with simple and effective conservative solutions. We
 communicate these solutions to tens of millions of Americans through our website, The Daily Signal, and
 social media. Heritage experts appear on television and radio dozens of times each week, publish hundreds of
 policy research reports annually, and host hundreds of meetings a year with grassroots leaders and local and
 national officials.
 <a href="https://www.heritage.org/young-leaders-program">https://www.heritage.org/young-leaders-program</a>
 
 
 Institute for Justice
 The Institute for Justice is the National Law Firm for Liberty. IJ litigates to limit the size and scope of
 government power and to ensure that all Americans have the right to control their own destinies as free and
 responsible members of society.
 <a href="https://ij.org/opportunities/employment-opportunities">https://ij.org/opportunities/employment-opportunities</a>
 
 
 Koch Intern Program
 For more than five decades, Charles Koch’s philanthropy has generated bold new ideas to improve American
 lives. Inspired by a recognition that free people are capable of extraordinary things, the Charles Koch
 Institute supports educational programs and dialogue to advance these principles, challenge convention, and
 eliminate barriers that stifle creativity and progress. We believe that the most pressing issues facing
 society today are too big for any one group to solve, and that’s why we’re proud to be a part of the Stand
 Together Philanthropic Community. Stand Together helps people improve their lives by connecting them with
 passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.
 <a href="https://www.charleskochinstitute.org/educational-programs/koch-internship-program/">https://www.charleskochinstitute.org/educational-programs/koch-internship-program/</a>
 
 
 Leadership Institute
 Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, LI provides training in campaigns, fundraising,
 grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications. The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages
 how to succeed in politics, government, and the media. The Institute offers 47 types of training schools,
 workshops, and seminars; a free employment placement service; and a national field program that trains
 conservative students to organize campus groups. Since 1979, LI has trained more than 200,000 conservative
 activists, leaders, and students. The Institute's unique college campus network has grown to more than 1,700
 conservative campus groups and newspapers.
 <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/career/">https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/career/</a>
 
 Media Research Center
 Since 1987, the Media Research Center (MRC) has been the nation’s premier media watchdog. We don’t endorse
 politicians and we don’t lobby for legislation. MRC’s sole mission is to expose and neutralize the
 propaganda arm of the Left: the national news media. This makes the MRC’s work unique within the
 conservative movement. The Media Research Center’s unwavering commitment to neutralizing left-wing bias in
 the news media and popular culture has influenced how millions of Americans perceive "so-called" objective
 reporting.
 <a href="https://www.mrc.org/internships">https://www.mrc.org/internships</a>
 
 National Taxpayers Union
 Founded in 1969, National Taxpayers Union (NTU) is the “Voice of America’s Taxpayers.” Our mission: to
 achieve favorable policy outcomes using the most effective pro-taxpayer team on Capitol Hill and in the
 states. Our lobbying skills, media savvy, policy expertise, and reputation for advancing pragmatic solutions
 are unrivaled.
 <a href="https://www.ntu.org/about/page/career-and-internship-opportunities">https://www.ntu.org/about/page/career-and-internship-opportunities</a>
 
 
 Students for Life
 Students for Life of America (SFLA) is the nation’s largest youth pro-life organization. We are the only
 national pro-life organization dedicated to training and equipping college, high school, middle, medical,
 and law school students. Our approach is uniquely effective, and the methods we have developed are a
 combination of time-tested techniques and cutting-edge technology. SFLA has a team of 38 employees that all
 work tirelessly equipping students so that they can defend the preborn and help young mothers on their
 campuses. Since launching full-time in 2006, we have helped to establish and build over 1,200 student
 pro-life organizations and have trained more than 55,000 students nationwide.
 <a href="https://studentsforlife.org/high-school/pro-life-jobs-internships/">https://studentsforlife.org/high-school/pro-life-jobs-internships/</a>
 
 
 Susan B. Anthony List 
 SBA List is a nationwide network of more than 700,000 Americans. We combine politics with policy, investing
 heavily in voter education to ensure that pro-life Americans know where their lawmakers stand on protecting
 the unborn, and in issue advocacy, advancing pro-life laws through direct lobbying and grassroots campaigns.
 
 <a href="https://www.sba-list.org/internships">https://www.sba-list.org/internships</a>
 
 Tax Foundation
 The Tax Foundation is the nation’s leading independent tax policy nonprofit. Since 1937, our principled
 research, insightful analysis, and engaged experts have informed smarter tax policy at the federal, state,
 and global levels. For over 80 years, our goal has remained the same: to improve lives through tax policies
 that lead to greater economic growth and opportunity.
 <a href="https://taxfoundation.org/internship-program/">https://taxfoundation.org/internship-program/</a>
 
 
 Young America's Foundation
 Young America’s Foundation is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand
 and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and
 traditional values.
 <a href="http://www.yaf.org/opportunities/">http://www.yaf.org/opportunities/</a>

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Are you just starting your career? A recent college graduate? Sometimes interning for a conservative organization or Capitol Hill office is the ideal way to get your foot in the door and gain real world work experience. There are many established internship and fellowship programs within the conservative movement. Find out more about these professional programs and learn how you can apply.

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Intern Housing Guide
 Please use the following information as a helpful guide to find housing in the DC area if you are
 moving here for an internship or for the first time. 
 &nbsp;
 Rental Market 
 A wide variety of housing is available throughout the Washington DC area. However, real estate in the
 metropolitan DC area can be expensive. If cost is a key issue, remember that the farther away from the city,
 the less expensive the housing. If you rely on public transportation, keep in mind that living in the city
 requires less travel time. If you own a car, you should know that parking is generally a problem in the
 city, as street parking is scarce and garages are expensive. Many interns prefer to live in Northwest DC,
 Virginia or Maryland, near a metro stop, or to share space with a roommate to cut costs.
 &nbsp;
 Consider…
 <ul>
 <li>Location near a Metro stop</li>
 <li>A short-term lease</li>
 <li>Safety of area/neighborhood</li>
 <li>Building Security</li>
 <li>Furnished</li>
 <li>Convenience to grocery, laundry, and transportation services</li>
 </ul>
 &nbsp;
 Questions to ask before you move in…
 <ul>
 <li>How long do you plan to live in Washington DC?</li>
 <li>Do you plan to live with others or alone?</li>
 <li>How much can you afford to pay for housing?</li>
 <li>Do you need access to public transportation or will you have a car?</li>
 <li>What kind of environment will most accommodate your needs and wants?</li>
 <li>How close will your residence be to the of?ce?</li>
 </ul>
 &nbsp;
 Safety and Security 
 Living in Washington DC, you should take extra precautions when determining where you live, and while you
 are out and about in the city. When looking into housing, be sure to look for security in and near the
 building (i.e. locked doors, access to laundry room by non-residents, well-lit hallways and laundry rooms,
 grilled windows on ground ?oors and well-lit streets near the building).
 &nbsp;
 Housing Resources
 University On-Campus Summer Housing
 Most local universities offer short-term housing for visiting interns during the summer months. Spaces are
 limited, so it is advisable to email or call as soon as possible.
 The American University <a href="http://www.american.edu/">http://www.american.edu/</a>
 Catholic University of America <a href="http://www.cua.edu/">http://www.cua.edu/</a>
 The George Washington University http://www.gwu.edu/index.cfm Georgetown University <a href="http://www.georgetown.edu/">http://www.georgetown.edu/</a>
 Georgetown Law - Of?ce of Residential Life <a href="http://www.law.georgetown.edu/">http://www.law.georgetown.edu/</a>
 Howard University <a href="http://www.howard.edu/">http://www.howard.edu/</a>
 Gallaudet University <a href="http://www.gallaudet.edu/">http://www.gallaudet.edu/</a>
 University of Maryland, College Park <a href="http://www.umd.edu/">http://www.umd.edu/</a>
 &nbsp;
 Other Housing Options
 The International Student House: <a href="http://www.ishdc.org/">www.ishdc.org</a> provides permanent
 dormitory housing for international students and some domestic students as well. They are often booked so be
 sure to call early.
 Thompson-Markward Hall: <a href="https://tmhdc.org/">https://tmhdc.org/</a> is a women only residence (ages
 of 18 ~ 34 years). It offers dormitory rooms with shared baths and cost includes meals, and is only three
 blocks from Union Station which serves the Red Line and Amtrak trains.
 Washington Intern Student Housing (WISH): <a href="https://internsdc.com/about-wish/">https://internsdc.com/about-wish/#</a>
 Washington Intern Housing Network (WIHN): <a href="https://thewihn.com/rates-dates/?nab=0">https://thewihn.com/rates-dates/?nab=0</a>
 Intern Housing LLC: <a href="http://www.internhousingllc.com/">www.internhousingllc.com</a>
 Hosteling International Washington D.C.: <a href="http://hiwashingtondc.org/">http://hiwashingtondc.org/</a>
 Both dormitory-style and private rooms available E.W. Richardson Building Intern Housing: <a href="https://www.internhousingllc.com/">https://www.internhousingllc.com/</a>
 Cassa Housing: <a href="https://cassahousing.com/intern-housing">https://cassahousing.com/intern-housing</a>
 &nbsp;
 Helpful Websites 
 Craigslist: <a href="http://www.washingtondc.craigslist.org/">www.washingtondc.craigslist.org</a>
 Abodo: <a href="https://www.abodo.com/">https://www.abodo.com/</a>
 Padmapper: <a href="https://www.padmapper.com/apartments/washington-dc">https://www.padmapper.com/apartments/washington-dc</a>
 
 Airbnb: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/">https://www.airbnb.com/</a>
 Apartments.com: <a href="http://www.apartments.com/">www.apartments.com</a>
 Apartment Search: <a href="http://www.apartmentsearch.com/">www.apartmentsearch.com</a>
 Apartment Guide: <a href="http://www.apartmentguide.com/">www.apartmentguide.com</a>
 Washington Post Classifieds: <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/">www.washingtonpost.com</a>
 &nbsp;
 Facebook Groups 
 Washington D.C. Housing, Rooms, Apartments, Sublets <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/1468086266815937/">www.facebook.com/groups/1468086266815937/</a>
 DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland Housing, Sublets, and Roommates <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/arlingtonfairfaxrentals/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/arlingtonfairfaxrentals/</a>
 
 DC Libertarian Professional Circle
 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCLibertarianSocialCircle/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCLibertarianSocialCircle/</a>

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Starting a new career and moving to a new city can be a daunting endeavor. Never fear, there are numerous resources to help you make the transition much smoother. Here are several resources to help you find housing, locate roommates, and get situated in the Washington, DC area.

DC Housing Guide

Just fourteen seconds, that is all the time you will get. In those precious seconds, a recruiter will
 review your resume and make the decision as to whether or not they will advance you to the next stage.
 It is not long -- in those few seconds, you make big impression or your resume goes in the trash. 
 Before you read any further, look at your resume… if you had no knowledge of your work experience, could
 you make a yes or no decision in fourteen seconds?
 If so, great, it is likely you do not have much work to do. If not, then <a href="https://www.conservativejobs.com/">ConservativeJobs.com</a> is here to help.
 
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 Very easy, include your full name at the top in size fourteen to sixteen font. Directly below, detail
 reliable contact information, including a professional email, phone number, and mailing address. To save
 space, you can even fit your contact details on the same line.
 Side note: Sensible email addresses only! Try to avoid .edu’s too, a simple Hotmail, Gmail, or Outlook
 works great.
 
 Relevant/Other Experience
 Outline your experience most relevant to the job for which you are applying first. The recruiter will
 expect to see this, so give them what they want. Outline the organization/office, the specific dates you
 worked, your job title, and then bullet point four or five accomplishments. Think about how you added value
 to your organization rather than listing your day-to-day work.
 After you have outlined your relevant experience, detail your other experience. This shows you were
 continuously active without blurring what the recruiter needs to know. You will likely include just one or
 two bullet point (if any). 
 
 Two secrets to great bullet points:
 <ol>
 <li>Start each bullet point with a strong verb: managed, coordinated, facilitated, designed… </li>
 <li>Quantify your accomplishments i.e. you ran an event, how many people came, etc.</li>
 </ol>
 
 Education
 Name of institution, location, graduation/expected graduation, major and minor.
 That is it! Anything else like relevant coursework, honors, and study abroad programs can go in your
 experience. 
 
 Special Skills
 Keep to those hard skills, that can include fluency in a second language, HTML coding, video or photo
 editing (with specific software listed), and specified software experience (SharePoint, Intranet Quorum,
 etc.). 
 Soft skills i.e. skills you cannot quantify like being a good leader or a nice person do not belong on your
 resume. 
 
 Final pointers
 Unless you have more than 10 years full-time experience, your resume should fit on one side of A4 paper.
 
 Keep a master resume so you can simply edit according to the job to which you are applying.
 Consistency is key! Make sure your font, tenses, style, placing of titles, etc. are consistent throughout.
 
 Ask a friend to proofread your final copy!
 
 Feel free to reach out to me with any questions about resumes or your career more broadly at <a href="mailto:bwoodward@leadershipinstitute.org">bwoodward@leadershipinstitute.org.</a>

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In defense of networking, there is no need for the process to be cynical. Networking has a bad reputation
 primarily because some people are more interested in using your professional value that making
 friends.&nbsp;
 This does not have to be the case. The best networkers understand that they make friends first and ask
 professional favors later.&nbsp;
 Follow these two golden rules and you will do very well:
 <ol>
 <li>Be sincere</li>
 <li>Don’t be creepy</li>
 </ol>
 
 Where to start
 If you do not already have business cards, they can be acquired at little expense and are highly useful.
 They do not have to be fancy, just your name, email address, current employment/education are the important
 parts. If you want to glam them up a little, go for it; just make sure they remain professional and easy to
 read.&nbsp;
 A great network starts at home, when you start out in a new job or internship, get to know the people
 around you, introduce yourself, and go for lots of coffees.
 Think about organizations in your professional circle, and for whom you might want to work. Sign up to
 their newsletters, like them on social media, check out their events pages routinely, and make sure you <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=13443">attend at least one event a week</a>.
 
 When you arrive
 If you are an introvert, this can be daunting. Worst of all, the more people you talk to, the more energy
 you will spend – so focus on quality over quantity. If you organize an event, you play the host. This means
 you greet many people, you are mobile, and you have confidence as you approach them, because you are the
 power on the room. Networking is no different.
 
 Talk to lots of people, but remember rule number one, <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=13391">be sincere</a>. Instead of asking people what
 they do right off the bat, ask them how they are enjoying the event, talk about the news, etc. <a href="https://www.leadershipinstitute.org/news/?NR=14392">Get to know people sincerely</a> before you dive
 into careers.&nbsp;
 When you have made a real connection, swap business cards. Key tip: it is more important you get their
 business card than they get yours! Give yourself the power of follow up. Most connections vanish because
 people fail to follow up.
 
 The follow up
 Ideally, within 48 hours of meeting someone. You do not have to ask everyone for coffee, but it is
 important to expand your network and ensure the people who meet you remember the occasion.&nbsp;
 Send an email telling them how much your enjoyed the conversation and include specific details to jog their
 memory. For those you do want to meet, ask them for a coffee or lunch in order so that you can ask them for
 further advice. Remember that for those you have just met, its advice you seek; do not ask them for a job or
 a recommendation, it is too early. Another point to note here is that you are holding a professional
 meeting, which means no dinners. Dinner is a date.&nbsp;
 Give them at least 5 working days to respond, after that, you can follow up one more time before moving on.
 If they do not have time to meet, hold a phone call. If they will meet you, make it easy, find a coffee
 place or lunch spot near their office and suggest a number of days you are free. The onus is on you to be
 flexible.
 
 The coffee meeting
 Arrive for your meeting 10 minutes early and make sure you have questions ready. It is important to know
 what you want to talk about so you can achieve your end goal for the meeting. It shows you respect the time
 of the new connection and ensures you get the most out of the conversation.
 Ask your new contact for advice on other people you can connect with on this area. This ensures that you
 continue to build your network.
 
 Finally
 Always, always, always send a prompt thank you note to anyone who assists you. This should be personal and
 if possible, hand written, though an email is fine too.&nbsp;
 Remember that networking goes both ways. Connections are not like ATM’s you can keep taking from, you are
 expected to help others too and be a helpful partner wherever you can.

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