Welcome to the F. David Fowler Career Center student resource list. We've created this list so you have the links to support your career journey at every step. If you don't see what you need here, please email sbcareer@gwu.edu for guidance and direction.

Resume/Cover Letter:

GWSB Resumes:

Undergraduate:

Graduate:

GWSB Resume Guide - steps to writing a compelling GWSB resume

Action Verbs - produce stronger resumes with these action verbs

GWSB Cover Letters:

GWSB Cover Letter Guide - steps to writing a compelling GWSB cover letter

GWSB Cover Letter Template

Keywords - Industry Specific:

VMock - You can use this AI tool for assistance with resume creation, interview and elevator pitch practice

Chat GPT - AI support to enhance resume/cover letter

Building and Expanding Network:

LinkedIn Tips & Professional Headshot Booth - strengthen your LinkedIn profile and access to a free professional head shot

GW LinkedIn Alumni - LinkedIn site to connect with GW alum in all job sectors

CareerConnect - where staff, faculty, alum and students connect to support each other

GWSB Student Organizations - a comprehensive list of all GWSB student run organizations

Job Search:

Career Action Plan - the 7 steps of career support provided by the F. David Fowler Career Center

Career Action Plan Tracker

Industry Recruitment Timelines

OPT/CPT Friendly Companies - curated list of companies that sponsor OPT/CPT students serves as a starting point for your research, providing direct links to their career pages.

Job Boards:

Handshake - where students can find jobs, internships, events, and campus networking /job opportunities

The Ninth Semester: 50+ Professional Development/ Rotational Programs

Parker Dewey Micro Internships - gain professional experience through remote paid micro internships

Extern - gain professional experience through remote paid externships

Wayup - explore entry level jobs and internships

Traverse Jobs - find advocacy, politics, policy and PR positions

USAJobs - locate federal jobs

GoGovernment - find a government position

IntelligenceCareers - secure an intelligence opportunity

Teamwork Online - explore sports and entertainment job opportunities

GrowthList - List of Funded United States Startups

We Work Remotely - Remote Jobs

Interview Support:

VMock - assistance with resume creation, interview practice, and AI tools

Interview Stream - interview practice

Vault - (formerly first hand) - comprehensive information on various career paths

Chat GPT- AI support in matching job descriptions and interview questions

Hirevue - recorded interview practice sessions

International Resources:

GoinGlobal - jobs curated for international students

MyVisaJobs - jobs specific to students with visas

Interstride - platform that supports international students from admissions thru graduation

Devex.com - student support in global development

International Services Office (ISO) - administrative support for international GW students (ie. CPT/OPT)

Chrome Extension - Ultimate H1B Sponsor Checker

Everyday English - Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers and GW students at events hosted by the GW Language Center

Student Subscriptions:

Wall Street Oasis - online courses and content for the financial community

LinkedIn Learning - learn skills through online modules

Financial Times - news for financial minded students

Management Consulted - global resource for Case Interview Prep

Consulting Application Deadlines

Career Center Appointments:

Fowler Career Consultants - Make an appointment with a Career Consultant for all Undergrads and Grads

Fowler Coordinators: Make an Appointment: Peer led appointments for first and second year Undergraduates

Undergraduate Academic Advising: Make an Appointment to discuss your academic courses

Student Employment:

GW Student Employment - Part time employment at GW

Careers 360

Careers360 - Fowler Centers experiential learning programs in Finance, Consulting and Marketing (application based)