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Preparing you for life after graduation

Housed within the School of International Service, the Office of Career Development supports the school's juniors, seniors, graduate students, and alumni through all stages of career development. Our mission is to provide all SIS students and alumni with access to opportunities and skills to develop professional resilience and fulfilling lives. Whether you come to us looking for your first internship or with 10+ years of work experience on your resume, we will help you plot out your next steps in pursuing an extraordinary and meaningful career in international affairs. 

Career Highlights

Presidential Management Fellowship Applications Open Now!

The PMF Program places selected fellows in a two-year paid fellowship at a federal agency. Fellows receive extensive training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities! Review the eligibility guidelines for more information.

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Developing and Showcasing New Skills

Rabia Muhammad, SIS/BA '20, SIS/MA '21

Data Scientist, Booz Allen Hamilton

I am really interested in the stories data can tell.

In my interview for my current position, I was able to talk about how the SIS 306 course guided students through this really interesting, year-long research project for the first time. In that class, I was able to learn how to use SPSS and get comfortable with large sets of data. 

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