Career Planning

Many offices at George Mason University have programs that are dedicated to helping you achieve your career and professional goals.   

Accelerate to Industry

The Graduate Division, in partnership with University Career Services and Graduate Student Life, launched the inaugural Accelerate to Industry (A2i) program in Fall 2023. The A2i program consists of events and workshops designed to provide students with an enhanced suite of skills and competencies necessary for success across all career paths. Participating students will have the opportunity to learn from industry leaders as they prepare for their future after graduate school. Visit George Mason University's Accelerate to Industry (A2i) to website to learn more!

University Career Services

University Career Services provides customized career advice based on the unique needs, goals, and circumstances of graduate students.  

  • Handshake: Activate your handshake account to find jobs and internships, learn about job fairs and workshops, get help polishing your résumé and interviewing skills, or explore industry-specific resources. 

  • Explore academic and non-academic career paths, then use the provided tools to help learn about the many different career options available and find fellow alumni in your fields of interest. 

  • Schedule a one-on-one consultation virtually or in-person to help improve your interviewing skills, review your resumes and cover letters, and practice your personal pitch. 

  • Review sample documents for resume and cover letter design. 

  • International students can use Interstride to find jobs and internships worldwide and review career advice tailored to those with an international background.

General Professional Development Resources

  • LinkedIn Learning (LiL) at Mason: Take advantage of George Mason University’s free LinkedIn Learning options and gain certificates that you can add to your LinkedIn credentials. 

  • Mason Career Academy: George Mason University will provide you access to job-aligned career training through Coursera's online courses and help you gain industry professional certificates and micro-credentials from the world’s leading companies, such as Google, Meta, IBM and more. 

  • Earn Digital Badges and Micro-Credentials through the Continuing and Professional Education office.  

  • Google Career Certificates allow George Mason students, alumni, faculty/staff and community members to access FREE online courses through a new George Mason partnership! 

  • The Office of Fellowships provides information about fellowships for professional opportunities for graduate students. 

Learning Services

The Learning Services office offers resources, consultations, and events designed to help you thrive as you manage your personal, professional, and academic goals.