Alumni: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Am I still entitled to services and events offered by TSPPPA Career Development Services?
As long as you graduated from one of our graduate or degree programs, you have access to our services, resources, and programs for life at no cost. To get started, just log on to www.mytscareer.com and get started. To make an appointment with one of our advisors, email tscareer@gwu.edu.
2. What if I have never been to the TSPPPA Career Central System and have no username or password?
Simple. Just give us a call at (202) 994-8475 or email tscareer@gwu.edu.
3. I forgot my username and password for TSPPPA Career Central.
Simple. Just give us a call at (202) 994-8475 or email tscareer@gwu.edu.
4. What types of services, events, and activities does TSPPPA Career Development Services sponsor?
For a partial list of the services and events regularly organized by TSPPPA Career Development Services, go to the Alumni Services page. For updated events and activities, log on to the TSPPPA Career Central system and check the event calendar.
5. How can I find alumni in my field for networking?
The CDS database of alumni is found in TSPPPA Career Centralsystem. In addition, the GW Career Center offers "Colonial Connection," a listing of GW alumni who are willing to be contacted. We also welcome alumni to take advantage of any of TSPPPA’s program events during the year that feature alumni speakers, such as career panels, brown bag lunches, workshops, and speakers brought in by the school and research institutes. Check the Career Calendar for these upcoming events.
6. How do I get a résumé or cover letter critiqued?
Career Development Services is available to review résumé and cover letters via email and during individual advising appointments. Please send all submissions to spppajob@gwu.edu. When sending a cover letter, please ensure that you also send a copy or description of the job to which you are applying.
7. Where can I find career-related articles and information on certain organizations?
The Career Library houses a resource library featuring a variety of career-related books, Fields At-A-Glance, and assorted company literature.
8. I am unable to come in to meet with CDS during the office hours. What can I do?
Call us at (202) 994-6295 or e-mail us at spppajob@gwu.edu to set up an after-hours appointment. We will try to schedule a meeting that is convenient for you either earlier in the morning or later in the evening, depending on staff availability. Appointments by phone are also an option.

 

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