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| DON’T BITE THE HANDSHAKE THAT FEEDS YOU, a weekly recap of helpful Handshake tips and tricks:
Did you know:
If you are applying for positions in Handshake with a GPA requirement, be sure to include your GPA on your Handshake profile and make it visible to employers, otherwise it may appear to the employer that your profile "Does not Match all Preferences" even though you may actually match the employer's GPA qualifications. This feature can be found in the "Education" tab of your Handshake profile.
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IT WAS ALL A DREAM I USED TO READ WORD UP MAGAZINE...I MEAN RESUME BOOKS?! In preparation for GW's aforementioned Media, Journalism, + Public Affairs Networking Event (MJPA) the Center for Career Services is creating a resume book for GW undergraduate sophomores, juniors, & seniors interested in both internships and full-time positions within the Design, Media, Strategic Communications and PR industries. Apply to have your resume considered for inclusion in the book which will be reviewed by employers like Veracity Media, Weber Shandwick, Burson-Marstellar, + POLITICO to name a few. Simply submit your resume via this HANDSHAKE posting by using the “Apply” button and make sure your resume is public. APPLICATION AVAILABLE HERE.
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| MEET ME AT THE MALL IT’S GOIN DOWN. Just kidding. Meet me at the Marvin Center 10/14 while the Center for Career Services, SMPA + the Hatchet present its Annual Conference, Journalism: From Campus to Career. The conference will feature a series of professional development workshops including a panel discussion moderated by SMPA’s own Nikki Usher, that will highlight a behind the scenes look in media and journalism. Panelists will include CNN’s White House reporter, Kate Bennett, AtlanticLIVE's Associate Producer (formerly of Meet the Press) Justin Peligri + Hadas Gold, CNN's reporter on Europe (formerly of POLITICO). Break out sessions will include a resume workshop, a Digital Storytelling series presented by POLITICO and a Campus to Career Alumni Panel featuring former GW students from Nat Geo, Discovery and more. Tickets available HERE
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CONTRACTING, CONSULTING, + FREELANCING OH MY! THIS SITE showcases freelancing tools, resources and best practices including how to identify job opportunities, contracts, industry market rates, resources, and copyrights. Know your value and demonstrate your value while you’re developing your body of work.
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NOW BACK TO YOU IN THE STUDIO. Or just the 4th Floor SMPA conference room. Join the Center for Career Services, CCAS + SMPA on 10/26 11:30am-12:30pm as we host the second installation of our professional development and networking series, Career Conversations: Success in Strategic Communications. This installation will feature recruiters and practitioners from strategic communications firms including Burson-Marsteller who will be advising students on how to get an internship or job in the strat comm industry. RSVP HERE.
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DON’T LET THE PLANET FREEZE. STUDY SUSTAINABILITY IN BELIZE! Apply to the multi-disciplinary short term study abroad experience we’re offering December 27, 2017-January 14, 2018 focusing on research, environmental, and cultural content. Located in Belize, the course facilitates structured observation, reflection, and synthesis of experiential learning coupled with the exploration of indigenous Mayan and Garifuna cultures. Register here. More information here. Application Deadline: October 31, 2017
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LIBERTY AND JOBS IN JUSTICE FOR ALL. The Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service is teaming up with Georgetown University for the the Job Fair for Justice at Georgetown University. It’s happening Tuesday, November, 7th from 12pm-2pm @ the Great Room, Healey Family Student Center. Explore postgraduate service opportunities and meet recruiters from social justice service organizations. Confirmed recruiters include: City Year, Urban Teacher Corps and many more. CHECK IT OUT AND REGISTER HERE
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Savor PR is a full-service public relations agency, based in DC. As seasoned restaurant and hospitality public relations specialists with a client roster including Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, The Black Restaurant Group, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, The Garrison, DGS and Veloce they help clients achieve their public relations goals through strategic communications consulting, brand management and media relations.
Jobs available:
Restaurant PR internship- listed in Handshake.
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The Washington Post is a print + digital publication known for its talented reporters, columnists and editors who create exceptional journalism. Did you know they have a PR and Community Engagement team too?? Direct quote from Jayne Orenstein, Assigning Editor of Emerging Video Technology, and GW alumna at The Washington Post: “We don't get a lot (or any) GW students as interns through the program and I'd love to see that change!” Make Jayne’s dreams come true!
Everything you need to know about applying is HERE. The applications are due 10/6.
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AMANDA REY
industry coach for fine arts, design, media, communications + public relations
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