I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at U.S. Senate (Washington, DC) in Feb 2008
Interview
There was a series of phone interviews over the course of a few weeks. Then they had to do the necessary checks to work in the senate office building. Finally, they offered me the internship and sent me an information packet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You are note a political science major....why do you want to work for the government?
I applied online. I interviewed at U.S. Senate (Washington, DC)
Interview
1 interview. Discussion focused on why I wanted to work in a Senate office, experience dealing with combative people, and how I would respond to a question I didn’t know the answer to.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at U.S. Senate (Washington, DC) in Aug 2025
Interview
Application included two written statements, resume, three recommendations, and a cover letter. I had one phone screening interview with operations staff. A few emails and received an offer letter 2-3 weeks after screening.
Standard questions. Why are you interested, what is your experience and education, why work for this committee. Just one staffer who was only a few years older than me, so it felt pretty relaxed.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you interested in interning for this committee?
