Career Launch Advice

With so much job uncertainty in the world right now, here are five easy steps you can take to gain control of your career.

Informational interviews are conversations with a professional to get more information about their career field. Use these tips to successfully set up and conduct one. 

With internships playing such an important role in your early career journey, here’s a practical guide to help you decide which internship opportunity is the “right” one. 

Balancing an internship, course work and graduate school exam prep isn't easy, but it is do-able. Use these tips to manage your time.

After empowering over 60,000 students with the experience, skills and network they need to land the right career for them, we like to think we know a thing or two about acing interviews.

Here's how to prepare for tough questions about your major, career path and future plans before you head to your next party or family gathering.

Networking probably isn’t high on your list of things to do during your time off from work or school, but there’s no better time of year to do it.

Networking has been a great way for me to build professional connections in D.C.

Back in August, I thought I had it all figured out. I knew what I was getting out of undergrad, what my next school would be and what my dream job was.

As a D.C. intern, you will hear one piece of advice constantly: network as much as possible.

One of the most important goals that interns should focus on is soliciting feedback and advice.

Although I’m not graduating until December, I have already taken several steps to prepare myself for life after college.

In Washington, D.C., networking is just a part of everyday life. So how do you prepare for it? 

“So what do you do?” If you know anything about Washington, D.C., you know that this is the most frequently asked question — on the Metro, at the coffee shop, and yes, in the elevator.

In this installment of TWC's Alumni Spotlight Series, Roxane Schneider '10 explains that finding the perfect career path sometimes starts with taking an imperfect job opportunity.

Washington, D.C. is a networker’s paradise. Opportunities to meet or get together with other professionals are everywhere. On any given day, there are special events, lunches, happy hours, etc. to...