Where will a WashU education take you?
Your education is an investment in a successful future. WashU has the resources you need to confidently launch your career—no matter your field or passion.
Room to grow
Alumna Laurie Phillips is committed to serving homeless families in the St. Louis region.
Competition and freedom
As head of antitrust at the U.S. Department of Justice, alumnus Jonathan Kanter brought cases challenging the power of some of the world’s biggest companies.
A compassionate leader unties the knots of health care
As a health-care executive, alumna KMarie King, MD, follows a set of principles: ‘Be kind, have integrity and the patient comes first.’
Career support for life.
From Day One, we begin charting a course for your career discovery and support you throughout your professional life. The Center for Career Engagement offers comprehensive tools, resources, and mentors that you can access for your entire career.
How we support your career journey:
| Individualized career coaching | |
| Résumé writing, interviewing skills, and networking | |
| On-campus interviews, information sessions, and career fairs | |
| Self-assessment tools | |
| Year-round workshops and seminars | |
| Career communities | |
| Nationwide employer site visits | |
| Specialized workshops and panel discussions | |
| Stipends for internships |
…we learned to think at WashU. It was never about using the latest tools, because the reality is in a year many of those tools will be out of date. Tech companies want people who can question, who can pose interesting provocations, and who can put together unexpected combinations.
Will BatesBFA ’09, Senior Staff UX Manager at YouTube
Outcomes that speak for themselves.
Our consistently strong career placement rates and the success of our alumni speak to the effectiveness of our career development support.
More ways to get career-ready at WashU
Practical & research experiences
Take advantage of opportunities across numerous fields within the WashU community. Apply your classroom learning to internships and other practical experiences that prepare you for meaningful employment.
Pre-professional advising & mentoring
For students headed to professional school, our advisors and mentoring programs help you design a program that makes sure you’re ready.
Accelerated graduate programs
WashU offers several accelerated degree programs, allowing ambitious students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in a condensed timeframe. These programs are ideal for those who have a strong academic record and a clear commitment to their field of study, enabling them to delve deeper into their chosen discipline and gain advanced credentials more quickly.
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