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Meet with an Advisor

When it comes to career advising, we want to see you early and often. From exploring career options to expanding your network, and from first resume review to mid-career strategy setting, our advisors are prepared to share thoughtful advice and strategic support to help you achieve your career goals.

We are happy to work with undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni.

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Drop-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!

Fall 2024 Schedule (Begins Mon, August 26) 

  • Monday - you can meet with David in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6 pm  

  • Wednesday - you can meet with David virtually on Zoom from 12:30-2pm ET and in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6pm ET 

  • Thursday -  you can meet with David virtually on Zoom 12:30-2pm ET and in person in the SIS atrium from 4-6pm 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:

  • the date of your interview

  • the employer name

  • the name of the role and job description if possible (link or copied into a Word doc)

  • 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.

You’re welcome to discuss any of the following with us in drop-in career advising – or any other career questions that come to mind!  

Optional: Want to get a head start before meeting with us? Choose your area of interest and see Head Start Step below. 

Career Exploration 

Discuss your interests, skills, and values and learn how they relate to career options. 

Head Start Step: Visit our Career Exploration and Discernment page. After reviewing international affairs career possibilities through the first section, read How to Choose a Career Direction (second section, gray box). Complete 1) Workview and Lifeview Activity, then 2) 3 Possible Lives Activity. 

Resume, Cover Letter, & LinkedIn Review 

Get feedback on your application materials. 

Head Start Steps: 

Resume:

Find the resume sample for your level (Undergraduate or Graduate) on our Application Materials page (Resources column, right side). Read the notes in the margins and adapt yours so it is in this format. 

Cover Letter:

Read through the cover letter overview and common mistakes on our Application Materials page. Then, look at the Sample Job Description with Tailored Resume and Cover Letter (Resources column, right side). Read the notes in the margins and try to draft a tailored cover letter in this format. It’s okay if it’s not perfect – come with your questions! 

LinkedIn Profile:

Check your LinkedIn profile for the 5 basic elements we recommend on our Application Materials page: Profile picture, Headline, Summary, Experience, and Education. 

Interview Prep 

Discuss how to prepare for your interview, including questions that might be asked and how to respond effectively. 

Head Start Step: Coming soon when the revised Interview Prep resources are posted to our Career Resources site. 

Job/Internship Search & Networking 

Explore different options and strategies for your job and internship search. 

Head Start Step: Read through the 6 steps of the job search process on our Job Searching and Networking page. Start with Step 1 – preparing your base application materials. 

Salary Negotiation 

Learn how to ask for money and negotiate the best benefits. 

Head Start Step: Coming soon when the revised Salary Negotiation resources are posted to our Career Resources site. 

Field-Specific Group Advising, Job Search Workshops, and Alumni Career Talks

New this semester!  

Environment, Development, and Health (EDH) 

  • Group Advising, Thurs, 11/7, 4-5 pm ET, in person in EDH suite 228

Peace, Human Rights, and Conflict Resolution (PHRCR) 

  • Group Advising, Weds, 11/13, 4-5 pm ET, in person in PHRCR suite 235

Politics, Governance, and Economics (PGE) 

  • Group Advising, Thurs, 11/21, 4-5 pm ET, in person in PGE suite 335

Foreign Policy and Global Security (FPGS) 

  • Group Advising, Weds, 12/4, 4-5 pm ET, in person in FPGS suite 331

 

  • All events are co-hosted by SIS Office of Career Development and that department 

  • Come if you’re interested in the topic – you don’t need to be a member of a specific department to attend! Come with friends or on your own! 

  • No need to register, just show up!