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Career Guides by Undergraduate Major

Not sure what your career path might be, or how your major can help you get there? Use the career guides created by the Career Center to explore the skills you'll develop through your coursework, how you can apply them in a variety of fields, and where to learn more about industries related to your major.

Jobs and Internship Fairs

The AU Career Center hosts a fall and spring job and internship fair, as well as additional industry-specific fairs and networking receptions. Attend these in-person and virtual events to discover and network employers.

AU Resources – Handshake

Handshake is the career platform for college students to find internships, jobs, and other opportunities. It is a FREE online career hub that gives all students access to job and internship postings, career fairs and employer events, employer pages with peer reviews, and more! Login in to complete your profile using your AU ID at

Federal Work Study (FWS)

Federal Work Study (FWS) is a federally sponsored program that enables eligible students to earn income through part-time employment with select organizations, including the university, local nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Eligible students who complete the FAFSA and have demonstrated financial need are awarded FWS as part of their financial aid packages. The maximum award amount for an academic year is $2000. This amount may be smaller depending on financial need. Based on a minimum wage of $17.00 an hour students tend to work 3-5 hours per week during the academic year.

DC Reads

DC Reads is an education advocacy program which places over 100 American University undergraduate and graduate students a semester within 7 community-based organizations in DC public schools supporting K-8th, high school, and adult learners.

If you are interested in becoming an Education Advocate, either as a volunteer or a federal work study student, applications open at the beginning of the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Students can apply using the GivePulse registration, and will be interviewed and placed at the community partner that best fits your interests and schedule. New Education Advocates will be required to complete a background check to work with our community learners.

Affinity-Based Career Resources

AU strives to affirm student identities in our work with employers, in there advising, and in the resources they curate for students. Below, you will find affinity-based job boards, professional development, networking, and advocacy opportunities, and scholarship, grant, and fellowship opportunities.

Career Center – Advising Appointment

Whether or not you have a specific career goal in mind, it's never too early to meet with a career advisor to discuss your occupational dreams, career path ideas, plans, or concerns. As an undergraduate, graduate student, or alum within one year of graduation, you can meet with a career advisor dedicated to your school. Undergraduate students can also meet with peer advisors.