Alumni Career Resources
Supporting the professional success of the 29,000 SFS alumni living across 120 countries.
As a graduate of the School of Foreign Service, you can continue to use career center resources to advance your professional goals. We will support you at every stage of your career, from landing your first job to progressing to new opportunities in your field.
Undergraduate alumni career resources
Georgetown’s Alumni Career Services works to provide alumni with lifelong career development and networking opportunities at all stages of career development.
Career resources for undergraduate alumni
Handshake
Handshake as a database for open jobs and internships and a means to connect with members of the community. You can use Handshake to:
- Post jobs to recruit current Georgetown students.
- View and register for upcoming events, including career fairs, networking events, receptions, etc.
- Schedule career exploration and industry advising sessions (the type available to you varies depending on the length of time from graduation).
- Schedule a recorded mock interview (available only to undergraduate alumni fewer than three years out from graduation).
Hoya Gateway
You can join Hoya Gateway, a professional network where you can explore career opportunities and connect with 8,000+ Hoyas for informational interviews and career opportunities.
Connect on social
Connect with 30,000+ fellow alumni on the Georgetown University Alumni LinkedIn group.
Career Development Referral Guide
The Cawley Career Education Center maintains a Career Development Referral Guide. Visit the front desk of the Cawley Career Education Center in the Leavey Center or email careercenter@georgetown.edu to request a copy.
Graduate alumni career resources
Career resources for graduate alumni
Handshake
Use Handshake to engage with us:
- Schedule a one-on-one career coaching session in person, online or over the phone with a career development professional to discuss your job search needs.
- Find and participate in career and industry events such as employer information sessions, career fairs and other job-related events. Most require an RSVP through Handshake.
- Access a database of thousands of job postings in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
If you can’t access Handshake, email sfscc@georgetown.edu with your name, graduation year and program. We will send you an email with a password to enter the system.
Continue utilizing graduate career services
As an alumni, you can continue to access all of the career resources we offer. These include career coaching, events and online materials to help with your job or internship search like sample resumes and tips on interviews, salary negotiation and how to write an effective cover letter.
Subscribe to the Career Bulletin
Subscribe to the Career Bulletin newsletter for Career Center announcements and job postings. Email sfscc@georgetown.edu to subscribe and include your name, program and graduation year.
Graduate program specific alumni resources
Support students and recent graduates
We encourage alumni to stay involved with the School of Foreign Service by supporting current students and recent graduates on their journey to becoming international affairs leaders. These students sit where you once did and have goals that will take them to where you are now. Your advice and perspective are invaluable.
Advise and mentor
Provide expert advice and insights, offer informational interviews, make referrals and introductions, and inspire students as they prepare for their future.
Hire a Hoya
If your organization is hiring for full-time or internship opportunities, the SFS can post positions, compile resume books and connect you with graduate and undergraduate SFS talent.
Speak at events and panels
Share your experience on a panel, at a networking event, or even in a class.
SFS spotlights
We’d love to share your story. You can volunteer to be showcased (or recommend a fellow Hoya!) in a recorded video interview to share your highlights from the Hilltop and wisdom from the workplace.