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The Career Center offers regularly-scheduled workshops throughout the academic yearThe workshops are generally one hour to ninety minutes in length and are usually held in the Career Center or the Marvin Center.  All current GW students may attend any workshop free of charge on a space-available basis.

The Career Center is also happy to work with student groups to offer special workshops. If your group would like to host a regular workshop, or develop a hybrid workshop specific to your group, contact us to find out how.

Our "Regular" Workshops

Job Search Strategies
Get your job search in gear whether you're ready to graduate or just starting out. Learn a variety of on- and off-line strategies to use in planning and conducting a successful job search.

Networking Basics
What is networking? It's more than just a dirty 10-letter word! This workshop will introduce you to the joys of networking and help you successfully build your professional network and develop job leads.

Writing Resumes & Cover Letters 
Whether you're writing a resume for a killer internship or for the job of your dreams, you'll need to know what makes employers take notice. This workshop reviews the basics of how to write a resume and cover letter, including their purposes, types and content.

Resume Writing for International Students
This specialized workshop is similar to our Letters and Resumes workshop, but is designed for individuals writing a U.S.-style resume for the first time. You will learn about format, content and uses of a resume in the United States.

Ace Your Interview!
Preparing for interviews? Come to this workshop to familiarize yourself with the different types, formats and stages of the interviewing process. Covers specific strategies for effective interviewing.

Salary Issues and Job Offers
So you've gotten an offer. Is it the right one for you? This workshop covers how to evaluate a job offer, what to do with multiple offers, and provides strategies for negotiating compensation packages.

Examples of some of the hybrid workshops we have conducted:
Finding an Internship
Resume Critiquing

Specialized programs for specific majors
Combinations of the highlights of existing workshops



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FEDERAL WORK STUDY JOB FAIR
Wed 09.03 // 01:00pm // Marvin Center Grand Ballroom
Students who have been awarded Federal Work Study funds as part of their University financial aid package can take advantage of this opportunity to meet with employers and to pick up employment forms and complete tax paperwork. Dress appropriately as employers may conduct preliminary job interviews at the fair. Coming later this summer - info on attending FWS employers will be listed on GWork!

FALL CAREER FAIR
Wed 09.24 // 01:00pm // Smith Center
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. Coming later this summer - info on attending Career Fair employers will be listed on GWork!

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The Career Center
1922 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-6495
(202) 994-6493 (fax)
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Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8:30-6:00
Friday 8:30-5:00
Drop-In Consulting Hours
Monday-Thursday 1:00-5:00
Friday 1:00-3:00