Application Materials
Professional Documents
Resumes and cover letters are critical documents in the employment search. As such, we have developed guidelines to help you write your resumes, cover letters, and other professional documents.
Professional Document Guidelines
- Private Sector Resume Guidelines
- Federal Resume Guidelines
- CV Writing Guidelines
- Cover Letter Guidelines
- Professional References Document & Guidelines
- Thank You Notes Guidelines
- Composing Appreciative Emails and DM (Direct Message) Tips
- Essay, Statement of Interest, and Writing Sample Guidelines
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VMock Virtual Resume Review
VMock is a 24-7 online resume review tool that leverages technologies to provide instant personalized feedback on your resume. VMock will:
- Give you a resume score to assess the strength of your resume benchmarked against your GW peers.
- Tell you how well you have marketed your communication skills, leadership experience, and how impactful your bullet points are
- Give you line-by-line suggestions to improve your resume content to tailor it to a specific internship or job description.
PhD Application Guidance
Are you considering pursuing a Ph.D. in international affairs? In this video, Elliott School faculty members Min Kim and Nicholas Anderson discuss the motivations for pursuing a Ph.D. and provide an overview of what to expect throughout the application process. They also share insights into the experience of being in a Ph.D. program, potential career pathways after completing the degree, and the advantages and challenges of doctoral study in international affairs.
Handshake Video: "So, You Want to Get a PhD in International Affairs?"
Additional Tips for Exploring and Applying to PhD Programs
Scheduling
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