Lifelong Career Advancement for Students & Alumni

At the Trachtenberg School, we are unwavering in our dedication to advancing your public service aspirations throughout your entire career journey. Our lifelong career services for students and alumni, enriched by expert advisors, an expansive employer network, and an engaged alumni community, truly make all the difference in shaping successful and impactful professional journeys. With an active LinkedIn Group, TSPPPA-specific job and internship board, and highly personalized advising - career exploration at every professional level, resume reviews, LinkedIn advice, interview preparation and salary negotiation - we are here for our students and alumni!

Interested in enhancing your resume, cover letter, interviews and more?: Written specifically for the Trachtenberg School community, our ten career guides cover topics including networking meetings, federal resumes, LinkedIn and compensation negotiation.
Searching for job boards and professional resources specific to your interests?: We offer a breadth of job boards and career resources related to the public sector, nonprofits, foundations, environment, social impact, international development, and academia. We also provide tools related to salary research, executive search firms, military personnel career resources and professional networking groups.
Wanting to do a deep dive into different public service fields?: We have curated lists of sample employers and professional resources for twenty public service fields aligned to the areas of interest for our students and alumni.
Exploring internship and fellowship resources?: We offer an expansive list of fellowships including government (federal, state, local, county), policy/nonprofit, international, health and research/university to help our students and alumni find opportunities during and after graduate school. We also provide more information for students seeking internships while studying at the Trachtenberg School.
Looking to learn about different employment resources?: Visit the Employment Resources page to learn more about the numerous employers that offer special recruiting opportunities.
Looking to watch our Quick Tips from Alumni and recording career programs?: Visit the Video Hub to view available recordings from alumni panels, employer briefings and Quick Career Tips from alumni.

CAREER ADVISING

45-minute appointments for students and alumni; virtually and in-person

Whether searching for a job or internship, transitioning to a new field or planning for professional advancement, our team is always here for you. We offer career advising, interview preparation/mock interviews, resume/cover letter reviews and more!

Student Access to Handshake (Once logged in, you can schedule advising in Handshake: Career Center > Appointments > Schedule an Appointment > CCAS > TSPPPA)
Alumni Access to Handshake (Refer to section "Access Resources and Events Relevant to your Career Needs" to see how to access Handshake)

DROP-IN ADVISING HOURS

15-20 minute appointments for students and alumni; first-come, first-served; virtually and in-person

Need a quick resume review? Have a time-sensitive career question? Interested in brief interview prep? Looking to connect with our alumni network?

Denise Fowler, Director of Career Advancement and Alumni Services (Via Zoom or Phone, 202-994-8475)
- Friday, May 23, 9-10am
- Wednesday, May 28, 11am - 12pm
- Thursday, June 12, 9-10am
Melissa Feuer, Career Coach (In person: MPA Building, Rm 601W or Via Zoom)
- Tuesdays, 12-1pm (in-person and virtual)

Upcoming Events

TSPPPA wkshp: How to stop writing weak resume bullet points - May 28

TSPPPA wkshp: From mediocre to masterful: Interview skills that land you the job - Jun 03

Speed Mentoring (Virtual) - Jun 11

GW Resources

GW Career Connect

GW Career Connect is a global and diverse community that enables undergraduate and graduate students from all GW schools, class years and industries to seek career guidance and professional development from alumni.

Military and Veteran Students

GW's Military and Veteran Services is committed to providing our student veterans, dependents, and military personnel with timely benefit processing, high-quality customer service, and community-building activities.

International Students

The International Services Office at GW facilitates international educational exchange through its services and programs. It serves as the primary administrative, programming, and advising office for the GW international community.

Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services (DSS) is the university’s central resource for academic support for students with disabilities. GW recognizes disability in the context of diversity.

Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement

The Office for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement (ODECE) provides leadership and support to advance and sustain inclusive environments for our faculty, staff, and students across the university.