GSAS Alumni Career Contacts logo

GSAS Alumni Career Contacts

The GSAS Alumni Career Contacts program fosters meaningful connections between our accomplished GSAS alumni and current students. The program offers current GSAS master's students the opportunity to connect with GSAS alumni for informational interviews about career-related topics. 

Master's students who participate in the program gain access to a network of GSAS graduates for industry-specific career advice, feedback on résumés and cover letters, and advice about navigating the job search after graduate school. Current GSAS MA students who are interested in participating should complete the GSAS Alumni Career Contacts student application by August 11, 2024. All you need to apply is a current résumé.

Alumni volunteers who participate in the program have the opportunity to help shape the career paths of GSAS students. By sharing your professional experiences, insights, and advice, you can help master's students navigate their futures with confidence and clarity. If you are interested in serving, please complete this brief Alumni Career Contacts registration form.

Program Structure

Student participants gain access to a list of Alumni Career Contacts by application to GSAS Compass. Students may then request a 30-minute informational interview with one Alumni Career Contact at a time. Topics you might discuss in your informational interview may include:

  • The alum's career path, their current job, and any previous jobs

  • Emerging trends in their organization, industry, or field 

  • Skills they have developed and currently use in their job 

  • How to tailor your résumé, cover letter, or prepare for an interview in a specific sector or organization 

  • How to navigate the US job search as an international student or how to search for a role as an experienced candidate or career changer 

Students may request up to three informational interviews with three different Alumni Career Contacts and then their participation is complete. Alumni can expect no more than two informational interview requests per month.

Contact [email protected] for further information.