go.gwu.edu/careerservices what’s the deal with… the center for career services: my first career...
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go.gwu.edu/careerservices
What’s the Deal With…
THE CENTER FOR CAREER SERVICES: MY FIRST CAREER
STEP
• Services• Career Success Plan (CSP)• Career Assessments• Career Paths and Resources• Building Your Experience• GWork• Questions
Center for Career ServicesOverview
• Career Coaching: Help with Resumes, Interviewing, Job/Internship Search, Career Exploration, etc.
• Career Workshops, Panels, Info Sessions• Self-Assessment Workshops• Career Fairs, Site Visits, Employer-in-Residence• Student Employment• Special Programming for Internationals, Veterans,
Athletes, and Other Groups
Services
. . . . Behind every success story there’s a plan . . . .
• Know Your Career Coach• Know Yourself• Know How to Connect with Employers• Know How to Be a Professional
Career Exploration
Coaches
• Personal Assessments
• Exploring Careers and Majors
Industry Coaches
• Identify Industry-specific Employers, Skills, Strategies
• Hiring Process
Know Your Career Coach
Know Yourself
go.gwu.edu/careerservices
Personality
Interest
s
Values
Strengths
• Arts, Design, Media, Communications & Public Relations
• Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
• Health Sciences, Nursing, Medicine, & Public Health
• International Government & Policy, Diplomacy, Intelligence, and International Development
• US Government & Policy, Education, Human Services, NGOs, & Law
• Business, Finance, Consulting & Economics
Career Paths Industry/Discipline Clusters
• Student Organizations• Student Groups• Part-time jobs• Research • Volunteering
Gain Experience Now
• Focus on or eliminate certain career paths
• Enhance resume, learn and develop new skills
• Meet new career contacts• Learn how to work in an
office/professional environment
Benefits of Internships
Internship FAQs
Where do I find an internship?
• GWork & Other Postings
Are there hidden internships?
• Networking
• Quick Survey – Your Needs
• Job and Internship Postings
• Resources: Career Path Summaries, Employer Lists, How-To Guides
• GoinGlobal – International Opportunities
• Make Appointments with a Career Coach
• Register for Career Events
Key Resources in GWork
Work & Academics FAQs
Can I get credit?
• Determined by your academic program or department
How much should I work?
• 10 to 20 hours a week; academics should come first
• Colonial Crossroads – Marvin Center 505• Careerservices.gwu.edu• [email protected]• 202.994.6495
Questions?
Connect & engage with the GW Center for Career Services:
