Career Advancement

The Trachtenberg School’s Career Development Services are the bridge that connects the knowledge and tools you acquire in the classroom with your public service aspirations. From the moment you enroll, our lifelong services will help you begin or advance your career.

From resume writing to prospective employer visits to career advising and more, the Office of Career Development Services will help you learn to translate your skills to the public, private and/or nonprofit sectors.

Male Student in Blue Suit talks during Orientation

Prospective Students

5 students convene around a laptop during class

Current Students and Alumni

Dr. Donna Infeld talks with a female student

Employers

Drop-In Career Advising

(15-20mins, first-come basis). Available via phone (leave a voicemail if there is no answer and you'll be called back when it's your turn) or Webex (if you log in via Webex, please know that if someone else has arrived prior to you, you will be placed in the Waiting Room until it's your turn.)

Chibesa Mwape: 10/19, 3-4pm; 10/22, 10-11am; 10/26, 3-4pm; 10/28, 12-1pm

(P: 202-994-8253; Webex: https://gwu.webex.com/meet/cmwape)

Career Services Director discusses career guide with female student.

"I don't have a magic bag of jobs, but I love working with our students and alumni to help them figure out which direction they'd like to go and which steps they'd like to take as they build and progress in their careers."

Denise Riebman Fowler, Director

95% of 2018 Graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation