Congressional Budget Office

The CBO values strong analytical abilities. Be ready to discuss how you've used data analysis to solve problems or make decisions, and give examples from your previous work or studies. The CBO often presents complex information to non-experts. Demonstrate that you can explain technical details in...

Every day was different, which I loved because it made the internship even more exciting! The Office of Financial Management is a small office that is split between Accounting and Budget. Half the time, I worked with the accounting side and the other half, I worked directly with budget. This was ...

You will have a GREAT work-life balance. Although you will be busy in the office, the work does not leave with you; I never brought any work home. Sometimes it may be necessary to work a longer day or head in to the office early, but it was never to the extent where I felt work was taking over my...