We at GW's Graduate School of Political Management advise students and alumni to take advantage of and utilize all of the resources available to them for the job hunt. I highlighted some of these resources in previous career blogs. Additionally, GW as a whole provides more resources for students and alumni to utilize in the job hunt.
Recently, GW launched a platform called Career Connect, an online community that pairs GW students, faculty, alumni, staff, and friends for professional connections, career advice, and networking opportunities. GSPM encourages all of its folks to join this new effort. Students and alumni will be able to develop mentors, access professional expertise, and receive industry knowledge and career advice.
Career Connect provides the opportunity to post questions, schedule meetings, and connect with professionals in a myriad of career communities such as politics and government, consulting, media and communications, and many other areas. By joining and using Career Connect, students and alumni will increase their chances to learn about new career opportunities and hiring trends.
Remember to sign on today to register for Career Connect. An incoming student recently registered for Career Connect before she moved to DC to start classes. She talked with alumni from opposite sides of the political aisle. That alum connected her with "someone who knew someone" and she ultimately landed a job.
What are you waiting for? Lots of people look forward to connecting with you.
Margaret “Mag” Gottlieb is the Career Director at the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University. Connect with Mag on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-gottlieb-1457753/ or contact via email: mag@gwu.edu
