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Build Your Network and Gain Practical Skills

SIS students have access to both the SIS Office of Career Development and the AU Career Center. The following sections provide more information about the programs hosted regularly by the SIS Office of Career Development. Our programs are designed to introduce students to networking and skills building in professional development. Meet alumni, hear from top employers, and get on-the-ground experience by attending events and programs!

Many of these programs target SIS juniors, seniors, and graduate students, but most are open to all AU students and alumni to participate. Students can see all upcoming activities and sign up for them in Handshake. 

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Upcoming Career Events
Date Event Time Type Location Description
11/7/2024 Employer-in-Residence: U.S. Department of State 12-4 pm In Person AU Career Center (Butler 5th floor) Hosted by AU Career Center
11/7/2024 U.S. Department of State Employer Meet-Up 4-5 pm In Person Butler Boardroom, 600 Hosted by AU Career Center
11/7/2024 Hispanic Heritage in Action: Careers in Public Service & International Relations 4-6 pm In Person Peace Corps Headquarters Hosted by Peace Corps
11/7/2024 SCSP on Competitiveness in AI and National Security: Alumni Insights and Career Opportunities 6:30-8:30 pm In Person Butler Boardroom, 600 Hosted by Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP)
11/7/2024 SIS First-Year Alumni Networking Mixer 7:30-9:30 pm In Person SIS Founders Room Hosted by SIS Undergraduate Student Council
11/12/2024 National Security & The Intelligence Community - Networking Reception 4:30-6:30 pm In Person AU Constitution Hall on East Campus Hosted by AU Career Center
11/13/2024 North Korea in Global Focus: Security, Human Rights, and Shared Stories 10-12 pm In Person SIS Founders Room Hosted by the SIS Office of Career Development, Department of Peace, Human Rights, and Cultural Relations (PHRCR), Department of Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS), the Sejong Society of Washington DC, and the ASEAN and Indo-Pacific Studies Initiative
11/13/2024 Rosenthal Fellowship International Relations 12-1 pm Virtual Virtual Hosted by the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)
11/14/2024 FEMA Employer-in-Residence 10-3 pm Virtual Virtual Hosted by AU Career Center
11/14/2024 [SIS Senior Summit] Resume Prep According to a Recruiter 4:15-5:15 pm In Person East Quad Building, B17 Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Department of Global Inquiry
11/18/2024 How to Navigate USAJobs.gov and the Federal Hiring Process 4-5 pm In Person SIS 300 Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and Graduate Student Council
11/18/2024 Partnerships for Peace: U.S. Department of State Showcases Conflict Research Collaborations with Universities 8:30 am-4 pm In Person Keough School Washington, DC Office - Conference Center Hosted by University of Notre Dame’s Keough School of Global Affairs and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for Conflict and Stabilization Operations
11/20/2024 U.S. Department of State Employer-in-Residence 10-5 pm In Person AU Career Center (Butler 5th floor) Hosted by AU Career Center
11/21/2024 Peace Corps Application Workshop 12-1 pm In Person Butler Boardroom, 600 Hosted by AU Career Center

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. 

Outcomes: explore post-graduation pathways, learn how to create networks that support their goals, and move towards your next professional steps

Learn more      View this year's mentors

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. 

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