Contact Us
School of International Service, Room SIS 101, SIS 117, SIS T10P on a map
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016 United StatesDrop-in Advising
Drop in to see a career advisor for a 15-minute appointment. Drop-ins are first come, first served and you can bring any career topic. Meet with David Fletcher or Sara Jones!
Summer 2024 Schedule (May 13 – August 22)
- Monday - you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET
- Tuesday - you can meet with Sara virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET and with David virtually on Zoom from 4-6pm ET
- Wednesday - you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 4-6pm ET
- Thursday - you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 4-6pm ET
- Friday - you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET
Please note that these times are subject to change. Before coming to drop-ins, please email David or Sara to ensure they are happening that day. If we are out that day, we’ll let you know when we’ll be back and make sure you get in to see an advisor as soon as possible.
Please always check in here for updated drop-in schedules throughout the year.
Need a mock interview?
Contact David with:
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the date of your interview
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the employer name
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the name of the role and job description if possible (link or copied into a Word doc)
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your resume
to arrange a 30-min mock interview.
Need more help?
You can't make it to one of the drop-in times listed above or have other questions? No problem! Please email David to set something up.
Common Topics in Advising
- Career Exploration
- Discuss your interests, skills, and values and learn how they relate to career options.
- Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn Review
- Get feedback on your application materials.
- Deciding on a Major/Minor
- Learn more about how your major/minor influences your career path.
- Interview Prep
- Discuss how to prepare for your interview, including questions that might be asked and how to respond effectively.
- Job/Internship Search & Networking
- Explore different options and strategies for your job and internship search.
- Salary Negotiation
- Learn how to ask for money and negotiate the best benefits.