They WILL NOT sign paperwork for you to receive college credits. There is no structured training or supervision, and no guarantee of a job offer. Pay is below the market for an accounting internship.
Advice
Do not take this internship.
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Social Science Research Analyst
September 2022 • Windsor Mill, MD
What I liked
This position has given me so many opportunities to grow as a public health researcher. The work I do feels like it has an impact, the people I work with have been great mentors, and the flexibility of the work flow has given me a lot of freedom both in and out of work. I am incredibly happy working with OIG, and I cannot wait to see where this work takes me in the future.
What I wish was different
As I imagine with any government role, there are a lot of restrictions on what can and cannot be used for your research work. Only government-approved equipment, analytical programs, and writing styles are allowed, which could be difficult for people who are used to doing their work with a different method.
Advice
There is a good amount of variation between how each OIG region works and what project topics they focus on, so be sure to consider that when looking at which office you would like to work with.
