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Internship and Career Advising

Whether or not you have a specific career goal in mind, it's never too early to meet with a career advisor to discuss your occupational dreams, career path ideas, plans, or concerns.

As an undergraduate, graduate student, or alum within one year of graduation, you can meet with a career advisor dedicated to your school. Undergraduate students can also meet with peer advisors.

with your CAS, SIS, SOC, SOE, or SPA advisor through Handshake.

We are here to help you:

  • Decide what academic major/minor to select or add; explore graduate school decisions
  • Learn about different career paths; understand how your academic program translates into a career; identify jobs/careers related to your current or potential skill set
  • Prepare a resume and cover letter; develop a job/internship search strategy
  • Practice for a job/internship interview and salary negotiations, build your networking skills, and more!

You can cancel your appointment without penalty online up to 24 hours before the appointment time. Failure to attend three scheduled appointments without providing sufficient notice will result in a suspension of your advising privileges for the semester.

Explore Additional Advising Options

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Merit Awards Advising
Alumni Career Advising

Merit Awards Advising

Nationally competitive, merit-based scholarships offer students and alumni the means to study abroad, fund graduate education, and gain high-level work experience.

Search our National Scholarship Directory for opportunities. Then schedule an appointment with a merit awards advisor to learn more and to compete for specific awards. EmailÌýmeritawards@american.edu to schedule an appointment.

Alumni Career Advising

If you graduated more than one year ago, you may meet with our alumni career advisor, Alyssa Best, for up to three 45-minute appointments per calendar year at no charge. Alyssa works with 51²è¹Ý CAS, SOE, SOC, and SPA alumni and offers virtual and in-person appointments.Ìý

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Kogod alumni, please contact the Kogod Office of Career Engagement; SIS alumni should contact the SIS Office of Career Development.

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Career Advisor Drop-Ins

Drop-in for a quick, 15-minute session with a career advisor!

We are excited to continue our partnership with the Bender Library to offer in-person drop-in advising in the library. During the academic year a career advisor will be availableÌýMonday-Friday from 1-3 PM in Bender Library Collaborative Workroom 1!

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How To Get To the Career Center

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Schedule an Appointment

Schedule your in-person or virtual appointment online through Handshake.

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Why meet with a Career Advisor?

Career Advisors are 51²è¹Ý Career Center staff who meet with undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni. Ìý

  • Learn effective search strategies to attain jobs and internships.
  • Understand your interests, skills, personality traits, and work values through self-assessment.
  • Hone your research skills to explore career and advanced degree options.
  • Choose a major, concentration, or advanced degree that aligns with your career goals.
  • Enhance your application materials, including resumes, cover letters, and portfolios.
  • Refine your professional image and effectively present yourself during networking events and interviews.
  • Evaluate job offers and compensation packages and sharpen your negotiation skills.