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Learn more about The George Washington University and the School of Engineering & Applied Science and the unique experiences that are preparing our students to make an impact on the world. Click below to see a snapshot of each program.

TWO-STEP RECRUITING PROCESS

STEP 1: Set Up

  1. Make a Handshake account or access an existing company account Handshake.
  2. Posting relevant roles in Handshake (if required below)
  3. Submit a detailed EVENT REQUEST including the (1) desired audience (2) citizenship requirements (3) learning outcomes/desired goals

STEP 2: Choose a host school based on your needs

  1. Engineering & Applied Science
  2. University Career Services (great for events open to engineering, science, tech, and mathematics)

Host: Engineering & Applied Science

Engagement Description Available  Additional Requirements
Tabling 

High traffic area in the Engineering Hall. 

Table and table cloth provided free of charge. You may bring brochures, snacks, swag etc.

Parking validation and tech are not included. 

Feb-March

 September-October

X

Recommended: Account management and branding page: Handshake Core – YouTube

INFO SESSION for RECRUITING Information session to find students for particular roles posted in Handshake

Feb-March

September-October

X
INFO SESSION for  GENERAL BRANDING Engagement without an attached role

X

See below

X
CLASS VISIT Mini class presentation October-November & February-March Faculty or Club Sponsor
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW ROOMS Interview rooms

X

See below

X
GW CAREER FAIRS Comprehensive list of all fairs Career Fairs Available X

Host: University Career Services (@ Student Center)

ENGAGEMENT DESCRIPTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
TABLING Tabling at the Center x
INFO SESSION General information session.  x
CLASS VISIT Class Presentation Contact oci@gwu.edu
ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW ROOMS Interviews Contact oci@gwu.edu
UNIVERSITY-WIDE CAREER FAIRS Comprehensive list of all Career Fairs X

Note: for all event requests, please avoid key dates such as academic breaks or final exams on the GW Academic Calendar, as well as major religious holidays. Please note we do not host events on Fridays aside from those larger events listed below.

GUIDES AND POLICIES

Use these resources along with the ones listed at the bottom of the page to learn more about recruiting at GW and hiring students. If you can’t find an answer to your question please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at seascareers@gwu.edu or 202-994-4205.