Unlock Opportunities: A guide to Job Search Strategies 

In today’s competitive market, navigating a job can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can unlock exciting opportunities. In this blog, we will explore some effective job search strategies which will help you land your dream career opportunity. 

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By Prima Sanghvi
Prima Sanghvi Career Services Ambassador
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Funding for Unpaid Internships: KACIF Application NOW OPEN!

KACIF Spring 2024 Application NOW OPEN!

The Knowledge in Action Career Internship Fund (KACIF) Spring 2024 application period is here! Applications are being accepted now through Wednesday, November 15th.

The GW Career Services Council established KACIF to encourage GW students to pursue …

By Sachi Nandurkar
Sachi Nandurkar Career Services Ambassador
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“How to Craft a Spook-tacular Resume: The Dos and Don’ts of Hauntingly Good Job Applications”

🕸️ Lose the Lingo: Keep your language straightforward and avoid using unnecessary jargon and overly complex terms. Avoid any technical terms without any background information.

🎃 Creepy Contacts: Ensure your contact details are easily accessible and use a conventional email address – no …

By Adonia Sequeira
Adonia Sequeira Career Services Ambassador
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Back to School Blues

Coming back to school may be extremely overwhelming, especially if you spent your summer relaxing. Summer is often utilized as a time for growth, whether that comes in the form of leisure or working. The time off school is the …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Summer Without the Bummer: How to Turn Your Summer into a Success Story

Whether you are doing an internship, having a part time job, or just taking it easy, summers are a great chance to learn and blossom. The weather is nice, the sun is shining, but it is remarkably easy to get …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Self Care: YOU are your most important asset 

Self care is the secret most important ingredient to success. Sure, grades, projects, and extracurriculars are great however, they are all dependent on how well you prioritize your well-being. We all have damaged our sleep cycles, social circles, or meal …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Imposter Syndrome and How You Can Fight Against It 

Imposter syndrome. We all heard it and all students have felt it but, what exactly is it? Though not listed as a disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual(DSM), the imposter phenomenon is extremely common. According to Psychology Today, Imposter …

By Linda Nisanova
Linda Nisanova Career Services Fellow
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Winning With Recruiting in 2023

With recent technological advancements and the ongoing Covid Pandemic, recruiters worldwide had to change how they used to attract, engage and retain talent in the organization. In the last few years, we have experienced a rise in remote work opportunities, …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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Best Practices for Video Interviews

Technology has started to take a central role in recruiting process in big firms; from sourcing to recruiting, organizations have drawn on software systems to make the process more effective and expedient. According to a pool conducted by Indeed, 82% …

By Carolina Rivas Salgado
Carolina Rivas Salgado Career Services Fellow
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Building and Refining Your Professional Identity

What is a professional identity, and why is it important?

Your professional identity encompasses all the goals and ideas that you have for yourself regarding your career path. According to Career Trend, you can develop your professional identity by “assessing …

By Nina Burris
Nina Burris Career Ambassador
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