George Mason University
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Career development services and graduate employability outcomes at George Mason University:
- University Career Services: Provides individual career coaching, resume workshops, mock interviews, and major seasonal job fairs connecting students with employers across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.
- High Experiential Rate: Approximately 70% of GMU students complete an internship, research project, or practical field experience prior to graduation.
- Employer Connections: Strong hiring relationships with major federal agencies, government contractors, defense firms, tech companies, and Fortune 500 corporations (such as Amazon, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Northrop Grumman).
- STEM OPT Extension: Eligible international graduates completing STEM-designated programs (such as Information Technology, Bioinformatics, and Computer Science) qualify for up to 36 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States.
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