Graduate Career Code of Conduct
At the School of Foreign Service, we are dedicated to supporting graduate students, alumni, employers, faculty and staff. We commit to partnering with you to enhance your career opportunities and elevate our school’s reputation in the workforce.
This partnership is governed by this Code of Conduct, which should be used in conjunction with Georgetown University’s Student Code of Conduct.
Career support pledge to graduate students and alumni
- We pledge to support and assist you with all aspects of your career search throughout your tenure at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and beyond, to the best of our abilities.
- While we cannot place you into a job directly, we will provide advice on job search strategies, resume and cover letter preparation, effective networking, interview preparation and salary negotiations.
- We strive to impart knowledge of all steps in the job search process and of many employment sectors and functions.
- We promise to create meaningful relationships with employers with the goal of creating employer events and job opportunities for our students and alumni.
- We pledge to treat all clients fairly and respectfully in all dealings.
Graduate student and alumni expectations
As a representative of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, you must:
- Represent yourself with factual data. This includes, but is not limited to, job application materials and interactions with alumni, employers and members of the Georgetown community.
- Adhere to commitments. You are expected to show up to scheduled on-campus interviews, scheduled meetings during employer office hours, scheduled career coaching sessions and events to which you RSVP’d.
- Be prepared. Come to meetings with an agenda, and do your homework before interacting with employers or networking contacts.
- Dress appropriately for Georgetown events. Business attire is suggested for on-campus interviews and most employer events.
- Treat all Georgetown faculty, staff, students, alumni and employers with respect.
Career services are one of the many benefits you have earned by joining the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service graduate community. Failure to uphold these expectations will be followed by discussion and, where necessary, an official warning in writing. The School of Foreign Service’s career team reserves the right to revoke career services following any official warning.