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4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United States

Meet with an Advisor

When it comes to career advising, we want to see you early and often. From exploring career options to expanding your network, and from first resume review to mid-career strategy setting, our advisors are prepared to share thoughtful advice and strategic support to help you achieve your career goals.

We are happy to work with undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

Outside of sudden illness or emergency, no-shows to appointments and events are not acceptable. Students who accumulate multiple no-shows will be suspended from further use of our services and must meet with the director to discuss their absences and regain access.

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Drop-In Advising

Drop in to see a career advisor for a 15-minute appointment. Drop-ins are first come, first served and you can bring any career topic.

Spring 2023

In-person appointments are available every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the SIS atrium (1st floor by the Dav.)
Virtual appointments are available every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom

30-Minute Advising Appointments

Current students and alumni can schedule a 30-minute advising appointment for things such as resume review, career exploration, interview prep, and more.

At certain points in the semester, our advisors' calendars fill up quickly. Please plan ahead: don't wait until the day before an application is due or the last month of your last semester to contact us.

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Common Topics in Advising

Career Exploration: Discuss your interests, skills, and values and learn how they relate to career options.
Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn Review: Get feedback on your application materials.
Deciding on a Major/Minor: Learn more about how your major/minor influences your career path.
Interview Prep: Discuss how to prepare for your interview, including questions might be asked and how to respond effectively.
Job/Internship Search & Networking: Explore different options and strategies for your job and internship search.
Salary Negotiation: Learn how to ask for money and negotiate the best benefits.