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Progress requires infrastructure. We built it.
Structured access to the guidance, tools, and connections that move careers forward.
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CareerConnect is your central hub for career planning. Schedule advising appointments, register for workshops and events, access employer information, and track your progress.
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Handshake connects you directly to internships, co-ops, and full-time roles. Search and apply for opportunities, register for career fairs, and discover company visits and networking events.
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Jobscan helps you make your resume and cover letter stand out. Compare your documents to job descriptions, optimize for applicant tracking systems, and increase your chances of being noticed.
Service Labs
The Strategy Lab
1-on-1 roadmaps & career planning.
The ATS Lab
"Beat the Bot" with Jobscan integration.
The Interview Lab
Mock prep & behavioral interview scheduling.
The Global Lab
Visa safety, CPT/OPT, and Interstride guides.
The Proximity Directory
Static list of 340+ hiring partners.
The Brand Lab
Digital presence & profile reviews.
Blog & Events
Planning Your Career as an International Student with Interstride
Navigating the job search as an international student can feel overwhelming. Beyond finding roles that match your skills and interests, you also have to think about work authorization, visa...
VMock vs Jobscan: When to Use Which and Why Both Matter
This is where VMock and Jobscan come in. While they’re often grouped together, they are not interchangeable. Each tool serves a different purpose at a different stage of the job search.
SEAS Career Services Team
Director
Chalvonna Smith Teachey
Room: 2970
Email: chalvonnasmith
gwu [dot] edu (chalvonnasmith[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Career Development Manager
Jessica Palermo
Email: jpalermogwu [dot] edu (jpalermo[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Student Communications & Marketing Specialist
Dharshini Balamurugan
Email: dharshini [dot] balamurugangwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (dharshini[dot]balamurugan[at]gwmail[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
Career Development Manager
Sunghyun Sean Lee
Email: sunghyun [dot] leegwu [dot] edu (sunghyun[dot]lee[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Career Services Ambassador
Hetal Lad
Email: h [dot] ladgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (h[dot]lad[at]gwmail[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
Career Advisor
Karen Koranteng
Email: karen [dot] korantenggwu [dot] edu (karen[dot]koranteng[at]gwu[dot]edu)
STEM-Health Industry Career Coach
Center for Career Services
Zuri McClelland
Email: zurimgwu [dot] edu