Deloitte is one of the world's leading professional services organizations. Learn more about this company - while enjoying some tasty donuts!

This session is targeted to student athletes seeking resume and cover-letter writing skills. Learn how to translate varsity team experiences into meaningful skills sought in the workplace. All students are welcome. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar. Co-sponsored with the Department of Athletics.

Graduate school provides an opportunity to delve into an academic disciplines, meet other emerging professionals, and work with faculty who are leaders in their field. Applying to graduate or professional school is a complex process. Through this program, you will learn what is expected of you as an applicant. Following directions, paying close attention to deadlines, and establishing back-up plans can help you move closer to achieving your academic and professional goals. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide infromation and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY. In networking, timing is critical--it's not just about finding the right opportunity to discuss your skills, but being able to interest someone else in your experience and capabilities in a short amount of time. At the beginning of this event, undergraduate students are given a primer on networking, and receive personal business cards. The students and alumni are then brought together where students have three minutes to engage in a conversation with a GW graduate. Then, students rotate on to a new conversation with another alumnus/a, and so on. The event concludes with a reception for students and alumni to reconnect, and for alumni to provide feedback on students’ networking skills. Business attire required. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar. Cosponsored with GW Alumni Association.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Come hear GW parent professionals in the fields of business consulting/financial services, law, engineering, media/entertainment and entrepreneurship speak about trends in these areas and answer questions about future opportunities. RSVP in the GWork calendar. Cosponsored with the GW Parents Campaign and F. David Fowler Career Center.

Ever feel like you’re juggling too many things at once? You’re not alone! Many graduate students struggle to balance the demands of family, career, and academic commitments. Members of the GW community come together to discuss strategies for success in school, work, and life. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar.

Interested in learning first-hand about Fox News? RSVP in GWork - click on "events," then "information sessions," and then click on GW Career Center for the Fox News site visit. Open to 15 students, first-come, first-served.

Want to know what it is really like working for the CIA? Curious about the career paths available within the Intelligence Community? If you are considering global employment opportunities and thought about careers overseas in our nation's Clandestine Intelligence Service, then join alumnus, Joe Kiehl, ESIA ’72, ’86, as he talks about his career and experiences as an overseas operative for the CIA. Sign up to attend!. Sponsored by Alumni Relations.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Come and see about the various resources the Career Center offers! Get your resume/cover letter critiqued, learn to navigate GWork, and much, much more! A representative from the Alumni House will also be there to share ways you can network with alumni!

4-430pm: Enjoy a Q&A session with communications industry panelists—media, public affairs, journalism, public relations and government relations.
4:30-6pm: Meet with representatives from various communications organizations to discuss your career plans, network, or learn about internships and jobs. Additionally, GW alumni in the communications industry will be in roaming the expo to connect with students and help you navigate the expo. INFO & RSVP : gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

This program will highlight key career development tools, resources, and services for international undergraduate and graduate students. This overview will be followed by a tour of the Career Center’s Career Resource Room. Cosponsored with the International Services Office.

Join Karen Simpson, a career public servant, and current member of the Training and Executive Development Policy Group for the Center for Learning at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, to learn more about federal government careers. Discover the advantages of Federal service from this dynamic professional who has worked at a wide range of agencies, including the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. She will share her experiences in the Federal government as well as her insights about career options, finding a job, and effectively entering and advancing in the Federal work force. Cosponsored with the College of Professional Studies Career Services Office.

As the entrepreneur behind D.C.'s Founding Farmers restaurant, Dan Simons has led successful and profitable businesses while demonstrating his commitment to environmentally friendly operations. Simons is a Principal of Vucurevich Simons Advisory Group, a restaurant & hospitality development, consulting, and management firm. Founding Farmers is LEED® Gold certified and is the first such restaurant of any type in D.C. and the first full-service, upscale-casual LEED® Gold restaurant in the entire U.S. Whether you are looking for a new career, changing jobs, recently graduated or looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity, some angle on "green" may be for you. Sign up to attend! Sponsored by Alumni Relations.

Come by the front steps of Old Main for some FREE coffee and hot chocolate and to learn about the various services the Career Center offers!

Learn the basics of connecting with employers and preparing for positive and productive interactions at the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair on November 10.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Career consultants will be available to review and critique your resume and cover letter—no appointment needed! This will be particularly helpful for those who plan to attend the Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair on November 10. (Also from 1-5pm).

Career consultants will be available to review and critique your resume and cover letter—no appointment needed! This will be particularly helpful for those who plan to attend the Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair on November 10. (Also held from 10am-12noon)

Experienced professionals from the nonprofit sector will offer their insights and knowledge about careers in community service and not-for-profit organizations.   Learn about core skills and the experiences you will need to succeed in your job search and to advance in your career.

This nonprofit career fair, produced by Idealist.org, will consist of a fair where job seekers can distribute resumes and speak with nonprofit recruiters about current and future employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities, and free information sessions offering nonprofit career advice to all job seekers. Registration info: http://sn.im/dccareerfair

Hosted by the GW Career Center in partnership with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Office of Community Service/Student Activities Center, and the Human Services Program.

FOR UNDERGRADUATES ONLY. In networking, timing is critical--it's not just about finding the right opportunity to discuss your skills, but being able to interest someone else in your experience and capabilities in a short amount of time. At the beginning of this event, undergraduate students are given a primer on networking, and receive personal business cards. The students and alumni are then brought together where students have three minutes to engage in a conversation with a GW graduate. Then, students rotate on to a new conversation with another alumnus/a, and so on. The event concludes with a reception for students and alumni to reconnect, and for alumni to provide feedback on students’ networking skills. Business attire required. RSVP REQUIRED: Register through the GWork calendar. Cosponsored with GW Alumni Association.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Do you want to gain work experience before going to medical school? Are you interested in the field of public health? This program presents a panel of GW alumni who are currently working for nonprofits or government agencies in the fields of medicine and public health. Feel free to bring your questions about resumes, interviews and the job search process.

Learn about the federal security clearance process from the director of the Office of Personnel Security at the U. S. State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security.

Information about the written and oral components of the Foreign Service Officer Test, suggested preparation techniques, resources, scoring method and more will be discussed.

If you have considered working abroad but don’t know where to start, this is the workshop for you!  The Career Center’s international work expert will take you through the basics of working abroad and present you with ideas for your next steps!

Presented by a seasoned protocol expert, this 90-minute workshop will provide an overview of etiquette from a global perspective.  Some of the topics covered include greetings, body language, eye contact, business card exchange, and entertainment and dining.

Meet with representatives from various international affairs organizations to discuss your career plans, network and learn about internships and jobs. Additionally, GW alumni in this field will be circulating through the expo to connect with and help students navigate the expo. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs. Cosponsored with the GW International Affairs Society

Learn from senior recruiting professionals at the country’s top intelligence agencies about occupational choices, the hiring process and upcoming entry-level career opportunities in the field.   Identify student employment options via the Student Career Experience Program and Cooperative Education to advance your career in this specialized area of federal government service.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Participation in a work experience program after college to enhance skills and gain a different career perspective is increasing in popularity among graduates. This session will introduce some of the programs that are available, and former participants will share their first-hand knowledge and stories of their experiences. RSVP in GWork Events Calendar.

Panelists:

Aaron Goldberg
MASA Israel Journey

Mollie Giller
Graduate Student-SPHHS MASA Israel Participant

Marc St. Hilare
Center for Undergraduate Fellowships & Research-GW

Kevin Hostetler
Fellowship recipient for the German Parliament

Michael T. Jackson
Association for International Practical Training

Monday-Friday, December 1-18. Need an ideal location to study for final exams? The Career Center welcomes all GW students to utilize the Career Resource Room and additional break-out rooms for individual and group study during reading days. Free coffee, tea and cocoa will be available.

Each Wednesday, from 7-9pm, throughout the semester, a Career Center representative will be on hand in a different House to provide information and advice about Career Center programs and services that can assist residents with their career development and job-search needs.

Here is your chance to learn more about career paths within non-governmental organizations, the nonprofit community and the government from seasoned professionals in these fields . This half-day event includes a panel discussion and an organization expo, all designed to educate you and build your network of contacts in these areas.  Cosponsored with the Women's Foreign Policy Group, New York University Center for Career Development and University of Pennsylvania Career Services.

January 18-April 30
For general OCR information please visit gwired.gwu.edu/career/ocr

Meet with employers representing a variety of career fields recruiting for paid and unpaid internships, and paid co-op positions. Attend the fair to look for leads, gather information, and to develop a network of contacts. GWorld ID required for entrance. Proper attire required. Info on attending employers attending the fair will be listed on GWork as they register. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs

Meet with representatives from various engineering organizations to discuss your career plans, network and learn about internships and jobs. Additionally, GW alumni in this industry will be circulating through the expo to connect with and help students navigate the expo. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs

Meet with employers representing a variety of career fields recruiting for full-time, part-time, co-op and internship positions. Attend the fair to look for job leads, gather information, and to develop a network of contacts. GWorld ID required for entrance. Proper attire required; business attire requested. Info on employers attending the fair will be listed on GWork as they register. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs

Meet with representatives from various education and counseling organizations to discuss your career plans, network and learn about internships and jobs. Additionally, GW alumni in these industries will be circulating through the expo to connect with and help students navigate the expo. INFO & RSVP: gwired.gwu.edu/career/fairs