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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Given the amount of time and effort you put into creating content for Veterans, aren’t you curious about the audience you are actually reaching? The Web and Social Analytics intern teams on the Digital Media Engagement (DME) team can not only help you gain insight into your target audience, but they can also help you
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Omar Cunningham is a fourth-year student studying business systems and analytics at Stetson University in Florida. Omar was a student-athlete and played wide receiver on his school’s football team before stepping away due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He hopes to have a career as a data analyst for one of the U.S. intelligence agencies and
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As a part of the DME internship program, all interns are required to use Slack for daily internship communications. Let’s take a look at Slack and what you can expect while using it at DME. What is Slack? This program is the Digital Media Engagement (DME) team’s main platform where interns from over a dozen
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Timothy Georgetti shares his thoughts on being a research intern for the DME.
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At some point in their college career, most students consider taking up an internship alongside their schoolwork. It can be stressful to find one, though, and often there is confusion about what you should look for. Here are some ideas about what skills and experiences you could look out for, specifically with the VA’s Digital
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Veterans can be defined as individuals who have had experience serving in the military. There is no age limit, service time or other requirements necessary for a Veteran to be published with their own Veteran of the Day post (VOD) on the VA site. The purpose of a VOD is not just to write about
The Department of Veterans Affairs is helping to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by highlighting some special Veteran stories each week. Here’s what America250 is about as well as some examples of the Vets that have appeared or will appear soon!
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Engagement and Retention(ER) is an important department in many real-world companies. However, on the Digital Media Engagement (DME) team, ER differs in certain ways. “Most ER professionals incorporate aspects of our engagement, metrics, onboarding, offboarding, and recruitment teams. ER professionals also deal with conflict resolution, payroll issues, and strategic planning,” said Calley Walker, the ER
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Beginning college can be a major life change for any freshman, whether attending close to home or even miles away. Feelings of homesickness, anxiety and being overwhelmed will creep in the second you stand on your new campus. It’s important to remember that every freshman goes through these same doubts and feelings; the key is
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