The Digital Media Engagement (DME) team has grown immensely since I started as an intern in 2019. Each year, new departments are added, and the jobs can differ, making it hard for a potential applicant to know what opportunity might best suit them. Here are my tips for figuring out what department is best for […]
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As a first-time intern and in a virtual setting, no less—I was nervous about what my experience at the DME would be like. At the start of my internship, I felt overwhelmed, lost and unsure of how to maneuver through the program. However, as I adjusted to the virtual environment, I learned some essential lessons
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Wondering how a virtual writing internship works? This will provide you with some insights. There is a 10-hour per week commitment. An advantage of this internship is that you can do your work any time of the day or night. As a writing intern, you’ll never be at a loss for work, as many of
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It’s helpful to begin your internship with realistic and practical expectations. 1. The Learning Curve. Like most new experiences, expect there to be a learning curve. As you go through training, you will review detailed materials about rules and processes. At first, it may seem a bit overwhelming, but as you begin writing, the pieces
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Searching for a VOD to write up? Here are some tips. When I first joined the internship as a writer last fall, there were times when I found it difficult to find Veteran of the Day (VOD) candidates. As with many things, perseverance, as well as tips from others (and deadlines), helped me move forward.
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Short Summary: Erin Gallagher tried out two internships for the first time: one as a graphic designer for the Digital Media Engagement (DME) team and another at the Wisconsin State Public Defender’s Office. Here she reflects on her experiences with both. When Erin Gallagher joined the Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship, she knew she wanted
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Summary: Hannah Bundschuh was looking to expand her research abilities when she learned about the Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship. She later rose to become one of the department heads (DH) of Research and offers advice for future first-time interns. When Hannah Bundschuh was looking to join an internship in spring 2020, she originally wasn’t
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Are you looking to secure a virtual internship with the VA Digital Media Engagement (DME) Team or any Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) position? It can be challenging to navigate the USAJobs application, so here are some tips from a DME executive leadership team member (ELT) to help you increase your chances of being selected!
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Sneak Peek: The VA’s Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship offers many benefits and opportunities for older students to expand upon their career goals. The old saying “You are never too old to learn something new” plays a key role in the VA Digital Media Engagement (DME) internship. While a majority of interns are undergraduates, I
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Sneak Peek: As my internship comes to an end, I look back on how this rewarding experience has prepared me for my future. As I reflect on my time interning as a member of the Digital Media Engagement Team of the Department of Veterans Affairs, I realize that the experience of sharing Veterans’ stories as
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