Contact Us

202-885-1804

Fax: 202-885-1861

careercenter@american.edu

SUMMER HOURS (through August 16) Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Contact:
Fernando, Gihan S
Executive Director

Butler Pavilion, Room 5th Floor

Career Center 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8033-8011 United States

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How to Find the Career Center

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The Career Center is most easily accessed from the Butler Pavilion elevator (as shown in the video), Bender Arena garage (level 5), or staircase connecting Butler Pavilion and the Mary Graydon Center. Enter Butler Pavilion from the Quad and take the elevator by the Campus Store to level 5. Or access the stairs connecting MGC and Butler from the Tavern on the first floor of MGC, take the stairs up one level and enter Butler Pavilion, then take the flight of stairs directly in front of you right up to the Career Center front doors.

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Career Center Library

The Career Resource Library contains more than 400 books and 17 periodicals. Come browse our collection and check materials out for up to seven days. Enjoy free coffee and tea and a quiet place to work. Receive immediate support from trained peer advisors.

Doctoral student lands job with East West Center

Phanwin Yokying, CAS/PhD ’18

Economics

Marie, my career advisor, helped me fully prepare for my interview.

I reached out to Marie Spaulding (career advisor for CAS) to ask if she could give me a mock interview for this job. Even though she wasn’t in the office that day, she swiftly responded encouraging me to schedule an appointment. Marie challenged me by asking many questions that I was not prepared for and provided helpful suggestions that addressed my concerns and weaknesses pertaining to this specific interview. This interview considerably strengthened my confidence, which is one crucial factor that helped me perform well in the real interview.

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Alain's Story: Obama Foundation Internship

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Alain discusses what he learned as an AU student and through his internship at The Obama Foundation. Apply for internships at Obama.org/internship. Highlights: 4:39 What was it like working at the Obama Foundation? 7:23 Meeting Barack Obama and shaking his hand

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NY Intensive: Bobbie's Story

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Learn more about the NY Intensive from Bobbie Semple, who landed her dream job at MWW PR after making a connection with an AU alum on last year's trip!