Empowering You to be Your Own Career Advocate
The Office of Career Services within the School of Business provides career advising, job search support, and coaching for undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni.
Contact the Office of Career Services
Enterprise Hall 042
Regular Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m.
Drop-In Hours
Monday: 2 - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 2 - 4 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays and Evenings: by Appointment Only
Students and Alumni, Book a Career-Enhancing Appointment
School of Business students and alumni can book an appointment for one-on-one career advising, resume and cover letter reviews, internship for academic credit approvals, job search support, interview preparation, and career coaching.
Undergraduate Students
Book an appointment with the School of Business Office of Career Services via the Navigate Mason portal.
- Access the portal and use your Mason NetID and password to login.
- Click the "Get Assistance" button in the top right corner.
- Select "Academic Advising" when prompted to answer "What type of appointment would you like to set up?"
- In the "Service" drop down menu, select "School of Business Office of Career Services"
- Select an appointment type from the list of services.
- Click "Find an available time" and choose a date and time that works for you.
- In the appointment comments, include your preferred contact information (Zoom Meeting ID, phone number, etc.) and a brief description of what you would like to discuss during your appointment.
- After scheduling your appointment, email any relevant documents (resume, cover letter, etc.) to mycareer@gmu.edu with your name and G Number in the subject line.
Graduate Students and Graduate Alumni
Our dedicated career services team offers you personalized career consulting services for life. That means throughout your time in one of the School of Business’ graduate programs, and even after you graduate, you will have access to our career services and our broad network of employers.
Book an appointment with the School of Business Office of Career Services via the Navigate Mason portal. You can also email mycareer@gmu.edu or call us at (703) 993-2140 to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.
Alumni
Contact our office at mycareer@gmu.edu or (703) 993-2140 to schedule an appointment.
Meet Our Team
Senior Career Manager, Office of Career Services
Pronouns: She/HerKelly Coughlan, M.A., is the Senior Career Manager in the Office of Career Services in the School of Business at George Mason University.
Career Advisor, Office of Career Services
Pronouns: She/HerMadison Hite is a Career Advisor in the Office of Career Services in the School of Business at George Mason University.
Director, Office of Career Services
Adjunct Faculty Member
Pronouns: He/HimKaleb Lewis is the Director of Career Services and an adjunct faculty member within the Information Systems and Operations Management Area in the School of Business at George Mason University.
Career Advisor, Office of Career Services
Pronouns: He/HimRobert (Rob) McKenney is a Career Advisor in the Office of Career Services in the School of Business at George Mason University.
Administrative Associate, Office of Career Services
Pronouns: She/HerMeagan Richesin is an Administrative Associate in the Office of Career Services in the School of Business at George Mason University.
Assistant Dean, Office of Career Services
Pronouns: She/HerKerry Willigan is the Assistant Dean, Career Services in the School of Business at George Mason University.
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Office of Career Services Policies and Procedures
Undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni will be held to the following policies and procedures. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at mycareer@gmu.edu.
Appointment No Show and Late Cancellation Policy
A combination of three "Same Day Cancellations" or "No Shows" will result in the inability to make appointments with School of Business Career Services staff for the remainder of the semester in which the violations occur.
Handshake Policies
About Handshake
Handshake is Mason's source for jobs, internships, employment advice, and career fair details. Only current students and alumni can log in to Handshake using their PatriotPass credentials. If you are a student or alumni and cannot access Handshake please call our office at (703) 993-2140 or email mycareer@gmu.edu.
Handshake Application Policy
If you notice you "Do Not Qualify" for a position of interest listed on Handshake, you may petition Career Services to manually be added to the applicant pool. Email mycareer@gmu.edu with the following information.
- Job ID Number listed in Handshake (you may send more than one).
- A copy of your transcript from any previous institutions.
- If you are not using your default resume, please indicate which document you prefer to submit to the employer.
After reviewing your information, Career Services will inform you of the status of the application.
Accepting a Job or Internship Offer
If you accept a job or internship offer, withdraw any outstanding applications with other employers immediately. If you are invited to an interview after you have accepted an offer either verbally or in writing, you must decline the interview and inform the employer that you have accepted a position with another company/agency/firm. To do otherwise is a serious breach of ethics.
Unprofessional Communication Policy
Unprofessional or inappropriate communication via email or in-person will not be tolerated by the School of Business. Students who have been found to use unprofessional or inappropriate communication with an employer, academic advisor, faculty, or staff member may be reported to Career Services; violators will be immediately blocked from Handshake. Students found in violation of this policy will have five business days to contact Kerry Willigan, assistant dean of Career Services, to rectify the situation.
On-Campus Interviewing No Show and Late Cancellation Policy
Failing to attend, or failing to cancel a scheduled on-campus interview 48 business hours in advance will result in being blocked from Handshake and the On-Campus Interviewing program. Please contact our office at (703) 993-2140 or mycareer@gmu.edu to regain access to Handshake and the On-Campus Interviewing program. Should a second offense occur you will be permanently blocked from both Handshake and the On-Campus Interviewing program.
Internship or Full-Time Job Offer Renege Policy
Reneging on an offer with an employer will result in being blocked from Handshake and the On-Campus Interviewing program. To renege is to go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. In this context you have verbally or contractually agreed to commit to a job or internship offer and then withdrew. To regain access to Handshake you must contact Kerry Willigan, Assistant Dean of Career Services, within five business days of being notified to rectify the situation