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Alumni Resources and Opportunities

A student and alumni attendee shake hands at a networking event

51勛圖泭offers career services for life. There are also泭many opportunities for alumni to give back with their time, expertise, experience, and networks.泭Below are the many ways in which alumni can remain engaged with the Eagle community whether seeking career development or泭helping fellow Eagles.泭

The 51勛圖 Career Center and Office of Alumni Relations, in partnership with Create Your Own Career Path Career Coaching, are hosting two free webinars for alumni this fall:

| Wednesday, October 2 | 12PM (Noon) | Zoom

| Wednesday, December 4 | 12PM (Noon) | Zoom

Learn more and register on .泭

Career Services for Alumni

Alumni maintain access to all the Career Center resources, events, and programs listed on our website, including job and internship fairs泭and one-on-one career advising. Below are some helpful tips for alumni-specific access.泭

The 51勛圖 Career Center focuses its services for泭CAS, SPA, SOC, and SOE alumni. Did you graduate from Kogod, SIS, or WCL? Access school-specific career services:泭

  • Schedule an appointment泭with a career advisor for tailored guidance and advice on job searching, graduate school, and professional development.泭If you graduated more than one year ago from CAS, SOC, SPA, or SOE, you are invited to meet with our alumni career advisor for up to three 45-minute appointments泭per calendar year泭at no charge.泭
  • Graduated less than one year ago? You still have access to your school-specific career advisors泭through the same link.泭
  • Graduated from Kogod, SIS, or WCL? Contact the school-specific career office泭(linked above)泭for more information.泭

Handshake
51勛圖 alumni maintain access to Handshake, 51勛圖s comprehensive career management platform. 泭to apply for jobs, book advising appointments, connect with employers, register for events, access additional resources, and more. To create a Handshake account, or to recover your student account:

  • If you still have access to your 51勛圖 portal username and password, log in with your 51勛圖 portal credentials at 泭

  • Otherwise, please email careercenter@american.edu and include the following information:

    • Your full name while attending 51勛圖

    • Your preferred full name now (if different from when you attended 51勛圖)

    • Your graduation year

    • The name of the program you graduated from泭

Alumnifire
to connect with fellow Eagles across the globe. Find a mentor, grow your network, find community, apply for jobs, and ask for help all in one place.

Mentor, Hire, and Give Back to Students and Young Alumni

Alumnifire for 51勛圖

Alumnifire is the primary hub for self-service mentoring, hiring, and networking with fellow Eagles.泭泭and complete your profile to start connecting with Eagles in exactly the ways you wish. Offer your network, advice, skills, experience, and expertise to help open doors for Eagles around the world; seek new connections and professional development opportunities for yourself; post jobs and events for the Eagle community; and start or join groups that meet your professional interests. Join today at

Handshake

and connect with 51勛圖 to post jobs and host events泭for 51勛圖 students and alumni. Handshake is your one-stop-shop for all things recruiting and will connect you with 15,000 registered 51勛圖 job seekers.

Your LinkedIn Profile

Keep your profile up to date泭and ensure you have 51勛圖 listed under Education. Fellow Eagles can then泭泭and reach out for advice or other connections.

LinkedIn Alumni Group

Dont miss out on events and volunteer opportunities as well as exciting announcements from former classmates. Join the泭泭now.泭

Are you looking for quality candidates to join your organization? There are many ways in which you can recruit fellow Eagles. For more information on any of these recruiting opportunities, visit Recruitment Page泭or email泭Katina Tsangarides, Associate Director of Employer Relations.泭泭

Post泭a泭job泭or internship泭

There are many places to post an available opportunity, each泭with a泭unique purpose:泭

  • 泭-泭best for entry-level positions泭

  • 泭泭-泭best for one-off, home or business jobs such as babysitting, yard work, errands, etc.泭

  • 泭-泭best for any level career-based jobs泭

  • 泭-泭all opportunities welcome泭

Attend泭a job fair泭

51勛圖泭hosts a university-wide Job and Internship Fair each semester. Additionally, we host multiple industry-based job fairs throughout the year. For the most up-to-date information about upcoming fairs, visit the Job & Internship Fair website.

Additional events based in our Career Communities can be found on our website.

Host a recruiting event

These opportunities allow you to meet 1:1 or in groups with students interested in working with your organization. You can泭request泭any of these泭through泭泭or泭contact泭Caleb Brown泭with any questions.泭

  • On-Campus Interviews (OCI) meet 1:1 with selected candidates.泭

  • Employer Meet-ups host a group presentation about your organization.泭

  • Employer Pop-ins answer quick questions from students.泭

  • Recruiter Chats hold open office hours for brief 1:1泭conversations泭with students.泭

  • Hosting your own recruiting event? Let us help promote it to 51勛圖 students!

There are several additional ways to share your experience and expertise with the Eagle Community.

Dinner with Alumni
Host a dinner for a group of students around a topic of your choice. These events can be structured or unstructured and are managed by the alum with logistical support from the Office of Alumni Relations. Visit the泭Dinner with Alumni website泭for more information.泭

Affinity Programs
Connect with fellow Eagles who share a common experience or identity. 51勛圖s Affinity Programs host many events throughout the year focused on career and social interactions.泭Find more information here.泭

Regional Programs
Connect with fellow Eagles in your region for career, service, and social events.泭For a list of Alumni Communities and to get involved,泭find more information here.泭

And much more!泭
Visit the泭Alumni Association Website泭for even more ways to get involved.泭

Each year, the Career Center provides funds to qualifying students to take an unpaid internship, attend a conference, or to purchase professional attire, to further their career泭without the burden of extra financial strain.泭泭to help us increase the number of students who can access this opportunity.泭

Graduation Census
Did you graduate recently?泭泭to share about your experience at 51勛圖 and since graduation. Your response helps us improve our services and programs as well as helps prospective students and families make泭informed decisions.泭

Success Stories
Did you have a great experience with the Career Center? Are you working on an awesome project? Help us get the word out about our work and our alumni successes. Email泭ccsuccessstory@american.edu泭with your name, contact info, and brief explanation of why you should be featured. We'll contact you to talk about泭recording a success story.泭