Career Resources
The George Washington University supports all alumni throughout their lifelong career journey. The Office of Alumni Relations, the Center for Career Services, and the GW school-based career centers provide career management resources to assist you including professional development programs, lifelong learning opportunities, and career and networking events.
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- Networking opportunities
Alumni Industry Networks
- In-person and virtual professional networking opportunities through our eight Alumni Industry Networks: Finance, Healthcare, Media & Communications, Marketing & Advertising, Politics & Government, Real Estate, Retail & Fashion, and Technology.
- Make connections within your industry, or industries
- Join LinkedIn groups for each Industry Network
GWAA LinkedIn Group
- All GW alumni are invited to join the GWAA LinkedIn group.
- 37,000+ members
The GWAA LinkedIn Group is managed by the Office of Alumni Relations.
GW Career Connect
- All GW alumni are invited to join GW Career Connect.
- Connect with undergraduate students, graduate students and fellow alumni to connect around industry areas of interest.
GW Career Connect is managed by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Center for Career Services.
Virtual Networking Hours
- Chat-based networking sessions held online throughout the year
- Check the GW Alumni events calendar for upcoming virtual networking hours.
Please visit the GW Alumni events calendar to find out more about upcoming events and programs where you can also network with fellow alumni!
- In-person and virtual professional networking opportunities through our eight Alumni Industry Networks: Finance, Healthcare, Media & Communications, Marketing & Advertising, Politics & Government, Real Estate, Retail & Fashion, and Technology.
- Professional development
GWebinars
- Live and on-demand career and personal development and networking webinars.
- Upcoming GWebinars
- If you’re interested in presenting a future webinar, request to be a presenter.
Career management workshops, educational panels, and programs
- Career Programs (offered by the Office of Alumni Relations) .
Share professional expertise with current students
- Share your professional expertise, career guidance, and industry knowledge with current GW undergraduate and graduate students on the university's online networking platform, GW Career Connect (offered by GW Center for Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations)
- A new job
Job Listings on Handshake
The university has partnered with Handshake, a modern career development and recruitment platform that will help build and strengthen relationships between organizations and GW students and alumni.
Handshake offers many exciting features for our students, alumni, and alumni employers:
Search for a job
Handshake personalizes job recommendations based on your interests and connections, pushing out customized information that is relevant and timely based on your career interests, experiences, and major or field. The system features diverse employers listing thousands of full-time positions, internships, as well as seasonal and temporary employment opportunities.Access resources & events relevant to your career needs
On Handshake, you can easily search for employment, sign up for events and appointments, access the on-campus recruiting program, review career resources that are relevant to you, and receive the latest information from your career services office and the employers you follow.Alumni access
Please note that Handshake is managed by GW's Center for Career Services.
If you have an existing Handshake account…
Log into Handshake with your @gwu.edu email address and the associated password. Please DO NOT USE your @gwmail.gwu.edu email address. If you have any questions, please contact the Handshake Help Desk at handshakehelp
gwu [dot] edu (handshakehelp[at]gwu[dot]edu).If you have an @gwu.edu email address but do not have an existing Handshake account and need to create one...
Alumni can request a Handshake account from GW's Center for Career Services using this form. You will receive a response within a week of your submission confirming your account creation. If you have any questions, please contact the Handshake Help Desk at handshakehelp
gwu [dot] edu (handshakehelp[at]gwu[dot]edu).If you do not have an @gwu.edu email address or your @gwu.edu email address has been deactivated...
Alumni must have a UserID and an @gwu.edu email account in order to gain access to Handshake. If you need assistance with obtaining a UserID and/or an @gwu.edu email address, please click here. Once you obtain a UserID and email address, you can request a Handshake account here.
Career coaching
Individualized career consulting services by appointment are offered by the central GW Center for Career Services and School-Based Career Centers. Learn more.
Employer events
- Visit Handshake for access to employer events, including:
- Career fairs and expos
- Information sessions
- Interviews
- Site Visits
Employer events are offered by the central GW Center for Career Services and School-Based Career Centers.
- Visit Handshake for access to employer events, including:
- Post a job
Job Listings on Handshake
Handshake offers a streamlined and centralized college recruiting process for employers that allows you to easily connect with great GW student and alumni candidates, post jobs and internships at no cost, and register for career events and on-campus recruiting.
Employers — you may access Handshake by going to gwu.joinhandshake.com to set up your profile.
- Additional career resources
Professional headshots
Get your professional-quality headshot in a snap by visiting the photo booth in the Center for Career Services office. Online appointments are required.
GoinGlobal
GoinGlobal guides offer an effective tool for finding employment abroad. Sign in via Handshake with your @gwu.edu email address for full access.
VMock resume editor
Use the latest technology to edit and review your resume, prepare for an interview, polish up your Linkedin profile, and more. Sign up for a VMock account with your @gwu.edu email address.
Non-GW resources
Download a PDF list of external websites and organizations, including links to internship and job boards, experiential learning and upskilling opportunities, and materials focused on government and nonprofit employment.
For questions regarding networking events, please contact alumnicareergwu [dot] edu (alumnicareer[at]gwu[dot]edu). If you need to reactivate your GWU email for access to these resources, please contact alumnigwu [dot] edu (alumni[at]gwu[dot]edu).
“Through GW alumni career opportunities I was able to build a strong digital presence, gain confidence in my elevator pitch, and practice my networking skills. Thanks in part to that career services programming, I secured a role in an organization that I learned about on social media and made the career pivot I was looking for.”
Asha Aravindakshan, BBA '02
