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5 Steps to Getting a Government Internship
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Kyle Stone | GovCentral Editor
Launching a career in government work can be a difficult thing, for many reasons. Many applicants are never contacted for a follow-up. It’s difficult to contact federal agencies, often due to security concerns. There are so many career choices that it can be difficult to choose.
In my opinion, government internships are the cure to all of these paralyzing thoughts, and a perfect way for you to network, boost your resume, educate yourself, and determine which government career would suit you best.
Convinced yet? After reading our 5 step guide to getting a federal internship, you will be. Check it out:
Step 1: The Basics of Government Internships
Step 2: Determine Your Area of Interest
Step 3: Find the Right Agencies
Step 4: Polish Your Resume
Step 5: Nail Your Application
LDO1993
7 months ago
4 comments
I will be 53 on July 27th. Last year I applied for and was a finalist for the FBI Honors Internship Program. I interned at the Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory here in San Diego. This was a PAID internship (GS-7, Step 10). At the end of the summer, I was converted over to Operations Assistant position at the laboratory.
I am a retired military officer, with prior enlisted service (Mustang). I am in finishing up a doctorate in Business Administration with a specialization in Computer and Information Security. I wanted to see if I was interested in the field of computer forensics, and although it is interesting, for health reasons it's just not a good fit for me.
Applying for this internship allowed me to into a earn some money, get a good organization like the FBI on my resume AND offered a government job at the end of the internship. I would advise anyone to try this route. It worked well for me....just ensure you work hard during the internship period and be pleasant. You will be surprised at what canl happen.
Hegs5
11 months ago
12 comments
Do you have to be a kid to do an intership, I am recently laid off , I am in searchof any & all Goverment work ,I HAD 22yrs of service
AlenaC66
about 1 year ago
444 comments
This is a great article, with some very usefull information. I am going to check out the internship for the Department of Treasury.
y_j_shimabukuro
about 1 year ago
4 comments
Hi,
I have my question. This is very important for me. If 50 years old, still one can apply for the internship?
Young S.
prtyfcbldg
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I had an A in power point,I started a neighborhood watch in my community,In Garden Grove I was in a speech craft class I am ok and need improvement on the computer.
Account Removed
about 1 year ago
Jessica, don't post your resume here.
rshareck
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Your resume is the first step in getting your foot in the door. Without carefully crafting a resume you stand little chance of getting an interview. The steps listed are very, very important.