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Career Consulting Services
The George Washington University Career Center offers a wide range of services, including a strong consulting program.* Our professional career consultants have extensive experience working with students in the areas of career development, employment advising, internship preparation, interviewing, and document preparation. We provide students and alumni with access to resources, information, and support. Take time to review the services listed below and contact the Career Center with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Career Center Location, Hours & Contact Info
Walk-in consulting provides convenient access to career advice without an appointment. Held in our Career Resource Room, students can meet with Peer Career Ambassadors, Monday-Friday, 10am-12noon and 1-5pm for quick questions (5 to 10 minutes) related to resumes, cover letters, career resources, upcoming programs, and GWork. While you’re here, enjoy a cup of coffee, browse our resource library, access GWireless, or use one of our computers.
Career Ambassadors may refer you to a consultant during office hours if they feel that your question can be better answered by our professional staff. Office hours should not be viewed as appointments but rather a time to ask sensitive questions during a quick five to ten minute visit. See the schedule below for office hour availability. Access to consultants is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday: 1-5pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 10am-12noon & 1-5pm
Friday: 1-3pm
Use this convenient service to have your resume and/or cover letter critiqued by a trained reviewer. Students should submit documents utilizing the online request form. Critiques will be returned by e-mail within 48 hours. Please note that we are only able to receive and send documents to GW e-mail addresses. Once submitted and critiqued, students who still have questions are welcome to visit the Career Resource Room during walk-in consulting, meet with a career consultant during office hours, or schedule an employment advising appointment. To request an online critique: gwired.gwu.edu/career/resumecritiqueform
Professional staff members are available to assist students in developing a job-search strategy, writing or revising a resume or cover letter, building career networks, negotiating salary, learning about internship options, and much more.
Career development consulting appointments are offered to students who need guidance and support in identifying majors, career options, or planning for further study. Career consultants utilize a variety of web-based tools and assessments to provide support, resources, and information. Sometimes, students may need long-term support beyond what our office can provide. In these cases, the Career Center will provide referrals to the University Counseling Center where professional counselors can provide career counseling services and assessments. All students seeking career development assistance must complete assessments in MyPlan prior to their appointment.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) is a managed education program that provides students with in-depth, paid, major work experience. Interested students can request an appointment with the program coordinators to discuss interests, past placements, and the procedures required for participation in this highly structured program.
Students can schedule a one-hour practice interview session with a career consultant. Each interview is recorded and then reviewed to critique answers, body language, and overall success. Students must provide the Career Center with a copy of their resume and job description two business days before the scheduled appointment. Students interested in an electronic copy of the mock interview must bring a USB zip or flash drive to the appointment. To request a mock interview: gwired.gwu.edu/career/MockInterviewRequestForm/
*The GW Career Center serves the majority of undergraduates and alumni and CCAS and GSEHD graduate students and alumni. Click here to find out which University career center serves your needs.
Alumni within one year following graduation are eligible to utilize all of the services listed above at no charge. For more information on services for alumni, click here.