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Why interns should start LinkedIn profiles

Why Interns Should Start LinkedIn Profiles

Have you joined the Digital Media Engagement Team (DME) and wondered what this “LinkedIn” everyone keeps talking about on Slack? Well, today, we will break down what LinkedIn is, and show you why DME interns should start LinkedIn profiles. First launched in 2003, LinkedIn is an online social networking platform that allows professionals to network …

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Why interns should start LinkedIn profiles

Why Interns Should Start LinkedIn Profiles

Have you joined the Digital Media Engagement Team (DME) and wondered what this “LinkedIn” everyone keeps talking about on Slack is? Well, today, we will break down LinkedIn and show you why DME interns should start LinkedIn profiles. First launched in 2003, LinkedIn is an online social networking platform that allows professionals, such as yourself, …

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First Remote Internship and How to Get the Most out of It

First Remote Internship & How to Get the Most Out Of It

Here are some ways to survive your first remote internship and get the most out of it.  One of the most important things when first starting your remote internship is to have an organized setup or virtual workspace. Since you may not have a physical desk or office anymore, setting up a workspace on your …

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The VSFS Application: A Guide to Resumes

The VSFS Application: A Guide to Resumes

Wondering what to include in your resume for the Virtual Student Federal Service Application? Look no further. The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) program is an internship program that consolidates the application process for virtual, academic year internships run by a variety of federal agencies. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Digital Media Engagement (DME) …

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How to use your DME Internship Experience When Applying for Future Internships

How to Use Your DME Internship Experience When Applying for Future internships

Sneak Peak: DME internships provide interns with an array of skills and an inventory of experience that they can pull from when applying for future internships or professional opportunities. I break down how I have best promoted the abilities I learned from my writing internship and share the ways in which you can do the …

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