VMock vs Jobscan: When to Use Which and Why Both Matter

Entering the job market can feel like navigating a maze.

Most students don’t lose interviews because they’re unqualified.
They lose them because their resume never makes it past the first round.

That first round? It’s usually not a human. It’s …

By Dharshini Balamurugan
Dharshini Balamurugan
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Resetting Your Energy for the New Semester

The start of a new semester often feels like a fresh page. New classes, new goals, and a packed calendar waiting to be filled. At the same time, it can feel overwhelming when everything seems to begin all at once.

By Dharshini Balamurugan
Dharshini Balamurugan
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Interstride at GW: A Smart Tool for Your Career Search

For a lot of GW Engineering students, career exploration goes way beyond the U.S. and if you’re an international student or someone curious about working abroad, Interstride is one resource you definitely want in your toolkit.

Interstride pulls together job …

By Dharshini Balamurugan
Dharshini Balamurugan
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The Art of Networking: It’s Not Just Swapping LinkedIn Profiles

Let’s be honest, when most people hear networking, their minds immediately picture awkward small talk, lukewarm coffee, and pretending to remember someone’s name five minutes after they said it. 

But real networking isn’t about collecting business cards or counting connections. …

By Dharshini Balamurugan
Dharshini Balamurugan
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AI, Resumes, and the Perfect Match Trap

Raise your hand if you’ve ever looked at a job description and thought, “Yeah… no chance I’m writing a whole new resume for this.”

Now raise your hand if you’ve then turned to AI to do the heavy lifting. It’s …

By Dharshini Balamurugan
Dharshini Balamurugan
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Jobscan: How to Conquer the Applicant Tracking System

By now, many of you heard about Jobscan whether it be from your friends here, our countless webinars, or perhaps from one of us at Career Services during an appointment. If you are not familiar, Jobscan is an Applicant Tracking …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Ambassador
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Essential Workplace Skills: What Employers Are Looking for in 2024

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In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the skills that employers value are continuously changing. As we move through 2024, it’s crucial for job seekers to understand the workplace skills that are in demand, how …

By Rosemarie Gabinete Garganta
Rosemarie Gabinete Garganta
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Financing Your College to Career Journey : A Step-by-Step Guide for Students (3 MINUTE READ)

Navigating the financial landscape of your engineering education at George Washington University (GWU) can seem daunting, but with a strategic approach, you can make it manageable. This step-by-step guide will help you explore various resources and opportunities to finance your …

By Chalvonna Smith Teachey
Chalvonna Smith Teachey Director
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The May Internship Hunt: Don’t Give Up on Your Summer Dreams

As the calendar turns to May, many students are in the midst of a frenetic internship search. However, it is critical to realize that chances can strike at any time, and it is never too late to aggressively pursue your …

By Adonia Sequeira
Adonia Sequeira Career Services Fellow
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How to Apply Yourself Effectively

Applying to jobs may seem like an overwhelming task to undertake. Sometimes, it feels as though applying for jobs is a full time job in and of itself! It helps to learn how to apply effectively in quality rather than …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Ambassador
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