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Career Development provides support for alumni who are making job and career transitions. As an alumnus, you have access to a robust suite of career support with coaches, events, and technology tools!

We are here to help your careers, but we love having engaged alums helping our current students. We have variety of ways you can give back. If interested click on the button below.


Alumni with Handshake accounts should schedule appointments with a Career Coach through Handshake. If you are having any issues, please email us at kogodcareers@american.edu.

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Career Resources

Use the resources and links provided to make the most of LinkedIn. LinkedIn provides guidance for students: LinkedIn for Students …

Pivoting your career field is a big step that shouldn’t be taken lightly. This looks different for each person, here …

The case interview is an important part of the recruiting process at major consulting firms. Case interviews give candidates an …

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Various artificial intelligence (AI) tools are available to support your career and professional development, ranging from tech tools and free that …

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Contact & Location

Phone
202-885-1908
Address

Kogod Suite 122
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Peer Consultant Drop-Ins
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Drop by our office for the PC Drop-In Hours or join virtually with Zoom at: kogod.info/careerdropin