The work environment was very nice and I learned valuable information that helped me in the long run
What I wish was different
Not much it was a very nice internship and they opened me up to many possible jobs that I could take
Advice
Always come prepared to go to meetings and dress accordingly
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Summer work study
June 2019 • Baltimore, MD
What I liked
I liked the opportunity to get into the government.
What I wish was different
I wish that i applied for a different branch of the government.
Advice
I advise people to go out and practice interviewing and dress professionally.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Student
November 2018 - December 2019 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Learning about the court system and meeting a lot of attorneys. I was able to help out with the Duncan Hunter case as well.
What I wish was different
Everything was great.
Advice
It’s always good to try something new, and it helps you realize what you like and don’t like.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Pathways Intern
June 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
The staff are all very nice
What I wish was different
Advice
Take as many assignment opportunities as you are interested in and can handle
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Data Analyst
June - August 2019 • Madison, WI
What I liked
Work environment, coworkers, training value.
What I wish was different
Wish I could've spent more time working there.
Advice
Ask many questions of all senior analysts.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
honors intern
June 2018 • Richmond, VA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Don’t sit around and wait. Stay in contact with them employer as you wait and continue asking about the progress of your application!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
ADA inspector
February 2017 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Documenting ADA violations on campus.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Student intern
March 2018 - August 2019 • Pocatello, ID
What I liked
Working with federal agents
What I wish was different
I wish i could have stayed longer
Advice
Make a many connections as possible, they will be valuable as you move on.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Honors Intern
June 2019 • Chantilly, VA
What I liked
I learned how to communicate efficiently and quickly from place to place and learn the everyday language the DOJ uses in order to respond quickly. My job was to look for the latest breaches, report them to the appropriate sector, place, or legat. I was also tasked with writing reports of any international fraud or illegal wire transfers that happened between the U.S and an international bank. My current job is evidence review, and I am reviewing a case that involves massive fraud, illegal wire transfers, and illicit corporate practices. I also really liked the freedom and trust they placed in me since I did things in my own pace, and there was no stress since the whole team was working on a particular case.
What I wish was different
More training to use some of the sensitive but really cool cyber equipment in order catch bad guys. What those certain equipment are and what they do is top secret.
Advice
Don't be nervous about taking the polygraph and be truthful as a polygraph is required for this job, even if you did something illegal its alright to mention what you did, if the examiner asks. For example, I told my examiner that I jay-walked in middle school, and he simply laughed and said he did too. For my job, I was required to obtain and I currently hold onto a Top Secret/SCI Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Honors Intern
May - August 2019 • Washington, DC
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Go to every extracurricular event offered--you will learn a lot!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
intern
June 2019 • Nashville, TN
What I liked
I learned things from working there that I never thought I would. I was able to participate in real work and be useful more than I thought I would be.
What I wish was different
I did not always have something to do when I came in so I wish we were assigned a person who would help us obtain work so we could always be doing something.
Advice
Do the internship. Even if you don't think it will be your career it is an awesome experience.
