Employer Relations - Spring2026DRAFT
Employer Relations
Elliott School students and alumni are bright, creative, and motivated to contribute their skills and abilities in challenging careers. Our Career Development team works with employers to host information sessions, webinars, workshops, and site visits that introduce our students to the wide variety of employment opportunities available to them in the field of international affairs.
If you have any questions or are interested in hosting an event or site visit, please email Jeneva Pace, Employer Development Consultant.
Summer Networking Night 2026: Thursday, July 16, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
jeneva [dot] pace
gwu [dot] edu (Contact Jeneva Pace)
Career Cafes
Chatham House Rules. Connect Candidly.
Our intimate Career Cafes are designed for candid conversation with leading employers, alumni, and subject matter experts.
By providing your advice and insight, you can position yourself and your organization not just as a job provider but as a thought leader, mentor, and example for future generations of international affairs talent. Interact with a small, highly motivated group of graduate students who are serious about their careers and passionate about your work.
Career Cafes are typically 1 hour and can accommodate up to 16 students.
Site Visits
Your House. Your Impact
Hosting a Site Visit is the most authentic way to engage with our graduate students. Give them a behind-the-scenes look at the work you do and the impact you make.
A site visit leaves a powerful, lasting impression on students. Students leave with a deep understanding of your mission, leading to more informed world views and better-fit applications. Hosting a site visit allows you to articulate your core values directly, ensuring that applicants are drawn to your purpose, helping you attract candidates who are a true cultural fit, reducing turnover later.
Hosting a site visit requires a commitment of 1-4 hours and can include 10-50 students.
Information Sessions
Share your Vision. Define the Future
Collaborate with us to host an information session, introducing your organization to a large, dedicated group of international affairs graduate students.
Our information sessions attract a large pool of self-selected applicants from a diverse set of graduate specializations who have demonstrated interest in learning more about the pivotal role your organization plays in addressing cutting-edge issues. Showcase your organization exactly as you want to be seen—be it as an innovative tech firm, a critical foreign policy voice, or a compassionate NGO, ensuring the applicant pool is self-selected and highly aligned with your requirements.
Presentations are generally 1.5 hours with time for Q&A, include a multimedia presentation, and can host up to 100 students.
Career Panels
Share Your Insights. Thought Leadership for the Future
Career panels at GSS are carefully cultivated to ensure that your organization is showcased alongside other key industry players, reinforcing your status as a leader in your field.
Share your expertise, showcase your unique perspectives, and connect with a wide cross-section of students who are interested in hearing about how your organization leads within your field. Discussing your opportunities and insights reinforces your organization's status as an essential, high-level organization in international affairs, and your panelists can shape the career perspectives of future international affairs professionals.
Career panels are generally 1.5 hours with time for Q&A. Ideally, 3-5 panelists from a specific industry share their perspectives on the career field and their organizations.
Annual Events
Stay Connected - All Year Round!
Career Trek
Each summer, Graduate Student Services (GSS) facilitates immersive Career Treks, taking a select group of high-achieving students to New York City to engage with global industry leaders.
These treks provide a premier platform for your organization to showcase its culture and mission to a targeted audience of emerging professionals. We have previously partnered with prestigious institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations, Bank of America, the Ford Foundation, the Eurasia Group, and the Institute of International Education. By hosting a site visit, you offer our students a firsthand look at your operations while positioning your organization as a top-tier destination for global talent.
Career Treks are limited to 20 hand-selected students; hosting a site visit requires a commitment of 1-4 hours.
Summer Networking Night
Kick off your recruiting cycle in an informal setting. Our Summer Networking Night is a curated cocktail reception that bridges the gap between our employer partners and the broader Elliott community. Leverage a framework designed for fluid communication, allowing you to meet both incoming talent and experienced alumni in a low-pressure environment. Participation is intentionally capped to ensure manageable, high-quality interactions for every employer partner.
Specialized Career Fairs
Our fairs prioritize "quality over quantity"- they are intentionally small and highly focused; perfect for organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees that value niche expertise and deep analytical skills. We utilize timed-entry logistics to ensure your recruiters have dedicated, productive conversations with each graduate student. Beyond the event itself, participants benefit from a post-event reception and access to a comprehensive resume bank, ensuring no high-potential candidate is missed.
Graduate Career Development Programs