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SIS Senior Career Summit - Feb. 7th, 2025
SIS Senior Career Summit is a day full of workshops, info sessions, and activities designed to prepare graduating students for the job search! Join us for one event or attend all day! Learn more and register by searching 鈥淪IS Senior Career Summit鈥 on Handshake. 聽
Senior Career Summit Schedule (9:30am - 5:30pm, SIS Founders Room):
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(10:30am - 11:15am)
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(11:30am - 12:15pm)
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(12:30pm - 1:45pm)
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(2:00pm - 2:45pm)
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(4:00pm - 5:30pm)
Want free lunch?聽Join any morning session (How to Find a Job You Actually Like, Maximizing LinkedIn, Interview Prep, LinkedIn Headshot) and get a free SIS-catered lunch! You will receive your lunch ticket at the morning session you attend.
This event is geared toward seniors and other graduating students, but all students welcome! Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry,聽SIS Undergraduate Programs, and SIS Undergraduate Student Council.聽
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| Date | Event | Time | Type | Location | Description |
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| 2/4/2025 | 12-1:30 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) | |
| 2/4/2025 | 6-8 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by AU SIS House of Hawks and Doves and the Foreign Policy & Global Security Department | |
| 2/6/2025 | 3-4 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development | |
| 2/6/2025 | 6-7 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by Devex | |
| 2/6/2025 | 9-10 am | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 2/7/2025 | 10-3 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by Georgetown 青瓜视频 | |
| 2/7/2025 | 9:30-10:15 am | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry, and SIS Undergraduate Programs | |
| 2/7/2025 | 10:30-11:15 am | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry, and SIS Undergraduate Programs | |
| 2/7/2025 | 11:30-12:15 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry, and SIS Undergraduate Programs | |
| 2/7/2025 | 12:30-1:45 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry, and SIS Undergraduate Programs | |
| 2/7/2025 | 2-2:45 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry,SIS Undergraduate Programs, and SIS Undergraduate Student Council | |
| 2/7/2025 | 4-5:30 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Global Inquiry,SIS Undergraduate Programs, and SIS Undergraduate Student Council | |
| 2/11/2025 | 4-5 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development; Peace, Human Rights, & Cultural Relations Department; Environment, Development, & Health Department | |
| 2/12/2025 | 12-1:30 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) | |
| 2/12/2025 | 4-5 pm | In Person | MGC 307 | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 2/17/2025 | 6-7 pm | In Person | MGC 305 | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 2/18/2025 | 4-5 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development; Politics, Governance, & Economics Department; SIS Graduate Student Council | |
| 2/18/2025 | 4:30-6 pm | In Person | AU Constitution Hall | Hosted by AU Career Center and School of Public Affairs | |
| 2/18/2025 | 12-1:30 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) | |
| 2/18/2025 | 2-3 pm | In Person | Kerwin Hall 301 | Hosted by AU School of Public Affairs | |
| 2/19/2025 | 6-7 pm | In Person | MGC 305 | Hosted by AU Career Center and School of Public Affairs | |
| 2/22/2025 | 9:30-12:30 pm | In Person | SIS Founders | Hosted by AU International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) | |
| 2/25/2025 | 3-4 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by APSIA | |
| 2/26/2025 | 4-5 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Foreign Policy & Global Security Department | |
| 3/18/2025 | 4-5 pm | In Person | SIS 235 | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Peace, Human Rights, & Cultural Relations Department | |
| 3/19/2025 | 4-5 pm | In Person | Letts Hall | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 3/26/2025 | 4-5 pm | In Person | SIS 335 | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Politics, Governance, & Economics Department | |
| 3/26/2025 | 12-1 pm | In Person | Butler Boardroom | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 3/27/2025 | 6-7 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 3/31/2025 | 2-5 pm | Virtual | Virtual | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 3/31/2025 | 4-5 pm | Hybrid | SIS 300 and Virtual | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development; Environment, Development, & Health Department; Peace, Human Rights, & Cultural Relations Department; SIS Undergraduate Student Council | |
| 4/1/2025 | 1-4 pm | In Person | Career Center Library, 5th Floor - Butler Pavilion | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 4/2/2025 | 1-4 pm | In Person | AU Bender Arena | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 4/8/2025 | 12-1 pm | In Person | MGC 307 | Hosted by AU Career Center | |
| 4/23/2025 | 4-5 pm | In Person | SIS 228 | Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Environment, Development, & Health Department |
Site Visits
Industry Site Visits are in-person visits at the office of an industry employer. These educational trips offer students the opportunity to meet with professionals at an organization, including AU alums, learn more about that organizations work and opportunities, and prepare to engage in professional workspaces before entering their careers.聽
Site Visits occur periodically throughout the year. When they are available, the sign up will be in Handshake. Students should check Handshake regularly for the most up-to-date information.
Outcomes: practice asking questions, dressing professionally, giving handshakes, taking notes, and meeting new professional colleagues all while learning about a industry top employer and gaining access to opportunities that employer has to offer
Mentoring
*Applications for AY24-25 are now closed. Applications for AY25-26 will open next fall.
The SIS Mentoring Program connects students with alumni mentors for one academic year. The program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students and alumni do not need to be based in the DC area to participate. This year-long program begins in September each year, with new applications opening up in August.聽
Outcomes: explore post-graduation pathways, learn how to create networks that support their goals, and move towards your聽next professional聽steps