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Career Development

Graduate Alumni – F.A.Q.

Am I still entitled to services and events offered by GSCD?
As long as you graduated from one of the M.A. programs, you have access to our services for as long as you like. Alumni are welcome to use resources and services we offer at no cost. Just log on to Elliott School Career Connection (ESCC) and get started. To make an appointment with one of the career coaches, please send us an email.

How do I get a username and password for Elliott School Career Connection?
Just give us a call at (202) 994-3788 or send us an email.

How do I update my contact information?
It's easy. Log onto ESCC and click on the profile button at the top and then edit.

How can I stay informed of Elliott School Alumni events?
Log into ESCC to find out about up-to-date events, and to also pay attention to the monthly GSCD newsletter and the weekly events newsletter.

How long will I have access to ESCC?
You will have lifelong access to ESCC.

How do I participate in professional networking and mentoring activities?
Please send us an email or call (202) 994-3788 if you are interested in participating on a career panel. If you are interested in one-on-one mentoring, please make sure you go to your profile in ESCC, click edit, and that you have indicated on your profile that you are comfortable being contacted the maximum number of times.

What kinds of resources are available to me on ESCC?
Besides being able to search for jobs, by clicking on the résumés and resources button, and then the document library tab, you will have access to career track guides as well as other helpful informational tip sheets such as salary negotiation and networking tips. Career track guides provide information and resources for different fields within international affairs.

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Office Location:

Graduate Student Career Development
The Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E Street, NW, Suite 603
Washington, DC 20052

202-994-3788 (p)
202-994-7702 (f)


Office Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
After-hours by appointment