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 Services Overview

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

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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 Interests 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 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 Questions? Connect & engage with the GW Center for Career Services: