Impacted by Recent Federal Work Changes?
Need job search support or unsure how this impacts you?聽Come see us in聽drop-in advising聽or contact us at聽siscareer@american.edu.
Page last updated March 31, 2025.
The recent federal work changes are having a significant effect on SIS students and alumni. For those seeking support please view the "Navigating Uncertainty: Resources & Support" document, the聽resources below, and our list of "Additional Resources" on the right-hand side of this webpage.
If you've recently been laid off, furloughed, or had an opportunity rescinded, we'd love to help. Please email us (siscareer@american.edu) for a list of current job opportunities sourced by our community as well as other resources.聽
The American Foreign Service Association has compiled a checklist and resources, or聽a "virtual go bag,"聽to help individuals prepare in case of sudden departure from the workplace and/or restrictions on聽returning to the workplace. See their to learn more.
This includes a variety of resources, tools, and support for those laid off, furloughed, or generally impacted by federal work changes. View this document for information on:
Q: What happens to your security clearance during a government hiring freeze? explains this and much more.聽
Tuesday 4/1: 鈥淲here Are Opportunities in Intelligence Right Now?鈥 Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development (4-5pm ET; Virtual 鈥 )听
Thursday 4/3: "Corporate Social Responsibility Symposium." Hosted by聽Pericles Institute and SIS (4:30-6pm ET; In-person, SIS Founders Room 鈥搑egister )听
Tuesday 4/15: 鈥淲here are Opportunities in Development and Social Impact Right Now?鈥 Hosted by SIS Office of Career Development (4-5pm ET; Virtual 鈥 )听
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The development field has been affected especially hard. As such, we've pulled together resources specific to your field.聽
Need job search support or unsure how this impacts you?聽Come see us in聽drop-in advising聽or contact us at聽siscareer@american.edu.