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June 02, 2008
"It Feels like D.C." - Week I
Washington D.C.—Today is Monday, June 02, 2008…my fifth day at work at The Partnership for Public Service, the location of the internship (although we’re known around the office as fellows)I’m completing this summer. I’m a research fellow here and there are other fellows in the areas of: Government Transformation, Communications and Development with others arriving shortly. The Partnership’s website can be found at http://www.ourpublicservice.org.
I’ll be keeping a blog during my time here as a means of reflecting on the time I’m spending here and as a means of adding some interesting content to our blog. Here’s a recap of what has happened so far.
The orientation process was very well planned and very helpful. A few of my U-M intern friends (almost 60 of us are currently staying in the George Washington University dormitories) had terrible orientation procedures, and I feel very fortunate to have been so well acquainted with the Parternship’s work, mission, culture and protocol.
Interestingly enough, the Partnership just released a research report about onboarding employees in the Federal Government. I’ve been very fortunate to have been onboarded well in all jobs that I’ve held. I’m quickly realizing its importance in the work place. Also, I’m noticing that the Partnership has a distinct culture—sharp, professional and results-driven intermixed with friendliness, snacks and compassion. Few other offices have had this seemingly incompatible mix of qualities.
Immediately I became immersed in a few research projects. And that’s where I’m at now. I’ll be sure to update at least once a week for the duration of the summer.
-nt
Posted by ntambe at June 2, 2008 12:15 PM