Women+ Career Resources

Welcome to a team that values your journey and is committed to your success.

At WashU’s Center for Career Engagement, we honor an inclusive definition of women. Our aim is to support all women in their career development journeys. This includes trans women, nonbinary folx, gender-nonconforming folx, and any individual who identifies as a woman in their own unique way. We hope that this section and the LGBTQIA+ section can help you start thinking about the next step in your career narrative.

WashU’s Center for Career Engagement is committed to supporting the unique experiences and success of our Women+ students. We understand that many Women+ students might need extra support when approaching processes related to exploring different careers, searching for internships/jobs and applying to advanced-degree programs. Our goal is to provide the guidance and resources you need to thrive.

As a member of the WashU community, you have access to an array of services designed to help you navigate your academic and career paths effectively:

  • Personalized Career Coaching and Planning: Tailored support to help you identify your strengths, explore career options, and plan your future. Make an Appointment with a Career Coach.
  • Career Assessment: Career coaches offer in-depth assessments and discussion that can help you understand yourself and explore possibilities. Make an Appointment with a Career Coach or get started on your own with Focus2 Career Assessment.
  • Skills Training: Seek tools and training to enhance your career readiness, professionalism and skill set. Chat with a coach or create a learning plan using LinkedIn Learning.  Click here to sign up for your free LinkedIn Learning account (only available to current students, faculty, and staff).
  • Networking Opportunities: Connections to a global community of leaders, recruiters, influencer networks, and WashU alumni. Check our events and view potential mentors in WashUCNX. Explore our comprehensive Career Resources and Tools, join career communities for targeted support, and engage with our dedicated coaches to make the most of your WashU experience.

Explore our comprehensive Career Resources and Tools, join career communities for targeted support, and engage with our dedicated coaches to make the most of your WashU experience.

Helpful Resources & Articles

Fairygodboss: A women lead career development website with helpful articles, research on various industries, and advice for the job market.

U.S. Department of Labor Women’s Bureau: This bureaus mandate is to ensure an equitable recovery for women, women of color and workers with the least power on the job, informed by data, and driven by the voices of and outcomes for historically marginalized communities.

Women for Hire: Founded in 1999 as the first and only company devoted to a comprehensive array of recruitment services for women, Women For Hire offers online career fairs, inspiring speeches and seminars, and customized marketing programs.

Women Venture: For over forty years, WomenVenture has provided women of all ages, cultures, races and income levels with the tools and resources to achieve economic success through small business ownership.

Featured Articles

Focus 2 Career Assessment

Focus 2 Career Assessment

Focus 2 Career is an online, interactive, self-guided career planning tool that uses interests, values, skills, and personality self-assessments to help you identify majors, explore occupations, make informed decisions, and take action in your career development …

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Handshake

Schedule a career coaching appointment, plus find Center for Career Engagement workshops, events, and career fairs. Explore internships and job opportunities from employers across industries, including on-campus jobs. Handshake is WashU’s career management platform and is available to all students …

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LinkedIn Learning

Inclusive Leadership (2022)

Taught by Dr. Shirley Davis
Join global workforce management expert Dr. Shirley Davis as she shares how to create and lead an organization that leverages…

Increase Accessibility in the Workplace with Gen AI

Taught by Madecraft
Creating an inclusive workplace is key to fostering a sense of belonging for every employee. In this course, Christophe Drayton…

Handling Workplace Bullying

Taught by Catherine Mattice
Bullying is a social phenomenon in which the bystanders, leaders, and organizational culture all play a role. It has emotional,…

Accessible Video: Caption, Search, and Compliance Strategies

Taught by Richard Harrington
Ensuring that your video reaches the widest audience possible is essential to its success—and often a legal requirement. In this…

Managing Your Career as an Introvert

Taught by Dorie Clark
The world, in general, is optimized for extroverts. So how can introverts get noticed at work? When you’re starting your…

Best Practices for Managing Global Projects

Taught by Sam Yankelevitch
The success of your global project team is dependent on the ability of your team members to work effectively across…

React: Components, Context, and Accessibility

Taught by Eve Porcello
Once you’ve mastered the foundations of the React framework and its supporting architecture, you can start taking advantage of more…

Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences

Taught by Vernā Myers
Find greater meaning, well-being, and productivity by learning how to interact with others across differences. Continue your Thrive journey and…

Leading Global Expansion

Taught by Haiyan Wang
Global expansion can help a company grow faster, enjoy the benefits of global scale, and tap into the unique advantages…

Managing a Diverse Team (2023)

Taught by Vanessa Womack
Team leaders should aim to create an inclusive culture that celebrates differences and fosters the best performance from every team…

Managing Globally

Taught by Paula Caligiuri
In today’s global economy, it’s crucial for managers to be culturally agile. The best leaders can accurately assess the cultural…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Creating Change: Diversity and Inclusion in the Tech Industry

Taught by Kimberly Bryant
Issues surrounding diversity have troubled the technology industry for years. While tech giants have the ability to architect often thrillingly…

What To Do When You Are Bullied at Work

Taught by Catherine Mattice
What should you do when you are bullied at work? Catherine Mattice Zundel, an internationally recognized expert in workplace bullying,…

iOS App Development: Accessibility

Taught by Kevin Favro
Millions of users rely on assistive technologies to help them make phone calls, send text messages, and access apps on…

Accessibility for Web Design

Taught by Derek Featherstone
Are you doing everything you can to make sure your sites are accessible and easy to use? Learn practical accessibility…

John Maeda on Design, Business, and Inclusion

Taught by John Maeda
Good design is often associated with beauty. For LinkedIn Influencer John Maeda, a major figure in the field of design…

Finding Your Introvert/Extrovert Balance in the Workplace

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Introversion and extroversion are core parts of human personality theory. Even though people tend to demonstrate more of one behavior…

Florent Groberg on Finding Your Purpose after Active Duty

Taught by Florent Groberg
Take it from a hero. Transitioning from the military to civilian life is hard. But with some simple steps and…

Recruiting Veterans

Taught by Lida Citroën
With roughly 200,000 men and women transitioning out of the military each year, veterans are a rich source of talent…

Contact & Location

Phone
314-935-5930
Address

Danforth University Center Suite 110
1 Brookings Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63130

Center for Career Engagement Hours

Monday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm