Upcoming Events
Career Fairs and Networking Events
Visit Handshake Events and filter for "Career Fair" for additional fairs.
Wednesday, March 29 | 1 – 4 p.m. | Spring 2023 Job & Internship Fair
Tuesday, April 18 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Working For Justice Networking Reception
Wednesday, April 19 | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Just in Time Hiring Fair & Reception with Management & Innovation Track
Career Center Workshops & Chats
Spring 2023 Workshops & Casual Career Chats
Monday, April 3 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Casual Career Chat: Navigating Difficult Workplace Conversations
Tuesday, April 11 | 6 – 7 p.m. | Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Thursday, April 20 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Trends in the Future of Work
Monday, April 24 | 12 – 1 p.m. | Casual Career Chat: What comes next? Tips for a successful summer break
Missed a webinar? Watch recordings on your YouTube channel.
Employer-in-Residence
Meet 1:1 with an organization representative. Schedule your appointment and see who's coming through Handshake.
Spaces are limited. Slots open at 9 a.m. two weeks before the event. Please review our program policies and to learn how to sign up for these opportunities.
If an EiR is full or you cannot attend the date, still click 'Apply' in Handshake to be placed on the wait list and send a copy of your resume to the employer.
Previously Recorded
Missed a webinar? Check out our YouTube channel for recordings. Here are some of our featured playlists:
Fall 2022 Career Education Workshops - includes webinars on resumes and cover letters, networking, virtual interviewing and more.
Job Searching in an Economic Downturn Alumni Panels - includes 2020 CAS alumni panels and tips from individual alumni.
Peer Advisors Present - let our Peer Advisors guide you through Handshake, QuadJobs, and other Career Center resources.
Career Guides by Major
Not sure what your career path might be, or how your major can help you get there? Use our career guides to explore the skills you'll develop through your coursework, how you can apply them in a variety of fields, and where to learn more about industries related to your major.

Career Competencies
Read about the competencies employers value and seek in new hires.

Connect with AU alumni for help with everything from general career advice to job opportunities. Sign up with your LinkedIn or Facebook account.
Career Exploration and Self-Assessments
Learn four career exploration steps and the self-assessments available to help you find your next steps.

Students can reserve one of three interview rooms during Career Center hours. Call or email us to reserve a room.
Partner with Us!
Students, if you're interested in co-sponsoring an event with the Career Center or would like to request a workshop for your organization or club, please contact Emily Lelandais.
Faculty and staff, to learn more about how the Career Center can support or enhance your work in and out of the classroom, please contact Elizabeth Romig.

Announcement
Two American University Alumni Win 2022 Knight-Hennessy Scholarship
American University alumni have been awarded prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholarship.

International
American University #1 in Boren Fellows; SIS Recognizes 11 Boren Award Winners
American University is first in the nation for graduate students who received the prestigious Boren Fellowship in 2021.

Achievements
AU Celebrates Fulbright Scholars
The highly competitive Fulbright US Scholars Program honored 11 American University alumni and one PhD student with awards to carry out self-designed research projects or teach English during the 2020–2021 academic year.

Achievements
Diversity in Diplomacy
Highly competitive fellowships honor outstanding young people bound for foreign service careers, reward excellence, and encourage underrepresented groups.
American University Career Center
Student Success Stories
Stories from students on how they used Career Center resources to land professional success.
Videos in this playlist
To play a specific video, use the playlist icon in the player or view each video on YouTube.
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American University Career Center
Winaly Simpson's Success Story
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Rebecca Bailey
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American University Career Center
Alain's Story: Obama Foundation Internship
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American University Career Center
NY Intensive - Bobbie's story
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Madeleine Bergoon
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Ugoeze Achilike
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Part 2 of Ugoeze Achilike
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Dira Hanifah
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Britt Jacovich
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American University Career Center
New York Career Intensive Student Experience - Tori B. Powell
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American University Career Center
Brianna Crummy Success Story
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Krystal Sim
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Lawrence Oberemok
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American University Career Center
What Students Have to Say: Sammie Chai's Success Story