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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.

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Drop-in Advising

Drop in to see a career advisor for a one-on-one 15-minute appointment or longer group session. Drop-ins are first come, first served and you can bring any career topic. Meet with David Fletcher, John Charles, or Sara Jones!

Spring 2025 Schedule (Starts Mon, January 13) 

  • Monday: 
    • group advising: SIS students and alumni who have been recently laid off or furloughed can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET 
    • 1:1 *new, starting March 10* You can meet with SIS Diplomat-in-Residence Caroline Croft from 3-4 pm ET, in person in EQB 12B or virtual - sign up here (30 min chat)
    • 1:1 you can meet with Sara in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6 pm ET 
  • Tuesday: 
    • 1:1 you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET
    • group advising: you can meet with John virtually on Zoom from 4-5 pm ET 
    • 1:1 you can meet with David in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6 pm ET
  • Wednesday: 
    • 1:1 you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET and in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6pm ET 
  • Thursday: 
  • Friday: 
    • 1:1 you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET 
    • Note: There will be no advising on Friday 5/23.

Please note that these times are subject to change. Before coming to drop-ins, please email David or Sara to ensure they are happening that day. If we are out that day, we’ll let you know when we’ll be back and make sure you get in to see an advisor as soon as possible.

Please always check in here for updated drop-in schedules throughout the year.

Need a mock interview?

Contact David with:

  • the date of your interview

  • the employer name

  • the name of the role and job description if possible (link or copied into a Word doc)

  • your resume

to arrange a 30-min mock interview.

Need more help?

You can't make it to one of the drop-in times listed above or have other questions? No problem! Please email David to set something up.

You’re welcome to discuss any of the following with us in drop-in career advising – or any other career questions that come to mind!  

Optional: Want to get a head start before meeting with us? Choose your area of interest and see Head Start Step below. 

Career Exploration 

Discuss your interests, skills, and values and learn how they relate to career options. 

Head Start Step: Visit our Career Exploration and Discernment page. After reviewing international affairs career possibilities through the first section, read How to Choose a Career Direction (second section, gray box). Complete 1) Workview and Lifeview Activity, then 2) 3 Possible Lives Activity. 

Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn Review 

Get feedback on your application materials. 

Head Start Steps: 

Resume:

Find the resume sample for your level (Undergraduate or Graduate) on our Application Materials page (Resources column, right side). Read the notes in the margins and adapt yours so it is in this format. 

Cover Letter:

Read through the cover letter overview and common mistakes on our Application Materials page. Then, look at the Sample Job Description with Tailored Resume and Cover Letter (Resources column, right side). Read the notes in the margins and try to draft a tailored cover letter in this format. It’s okay if it’s not perfect – come with your questions! 

LinkedIn Profile:

Check your LinkedIn profile for the 5 basic elements we recommend on our Application Materials page: Profile picture, Headline, Summary, Experience, and Education. 

Interview Prep 

Discuss how to prepare for your interview, including questions that might be asked and how to respond effectively. 

Head Start Step: Coming soon when the revised Interview Prep resources are posted to our Career Resources site. 

Job/Internship Search & Networking 

Explore different options and strategies for your job and internship search. 

Head Start Step: Read through the 6 steps of the job search process on our Job Searching and Networking page. Start with Step 1 – preparing your base application materials. 

Salary Negotiation 

Learn how to ask for money and negotiate the best benefits. 

Head Start Step: Coming soon when the revised Salary Negotiation resources are posted to our Career Resources site. 

Department-Specific Group Advising Sessions

Join Senior Career Advisor, David Fletcher, for department-specific drop-in advising sessions this Spring semester! No prior registration required.

Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS)

Wednesday, 1/22 | 4-5pm | SIS 331

Peace, Human Rights, and Cultural Relations (PHRCR)

Tuesday, 3/18 | 4-5pm | SIS 235

Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE)

Wednesday, 3/26 | 4-5pm | SIS 335

Environment, Development, and Health (EDH)

Monday, 4/21 | 4-5pm | SIS 228