Career Services for Graduate Students
The School of Foreign Service (SFS) Career Center is a resource for you during your time as a graduate student and after you graduate. We’ll help you learn the necessary skills to search for and land a job or internship that fits your professional goals.
Georgetown was the only place that could provide me with the academic and professional experience I was looking for.
Who’s it for?
We serve students and alumni from the SFS graduate programs, along with graduate students from the Department of Government.
What we offer
You can work with us from the moment you start your program and throughout your successful career. From tools to find current job openings to teaching you how to best apply, we’ll help you every step of the way to finding your dream opportunity. Our many programs and resources include:
- Skills workshops
- The “SFS Careers” online course
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Employer information sessions, industry panels and career events
- Handshake, a vibrant jobs and internships database
Join the Career Bulletin mailing list
Current students are automatically subscribed. Alumni can subscribe by emailing sfscc@georgetown.edu with your name, program and graduation year.
Post-graduation success
84% knowledge rate
93% of our graduates are employed, 3% are continuing education and 4% are seeking
of graduate alumni work abroad in the first year after graduation
Germany, India, Japan, Peru, Senegal, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates
Career coaching
The School of Foreign Service Career Center empowers you to navigate the dynamic, interconnected worlds of international relations, diplomacy, business and beyond. Our career coaches are all International Coach Federation certified and have real-world, relevant experience in international affairs. They are ready to help you discover or enhance the path you want to take and prepare you to lead and succeed on it.
- Our coaching services include:
- Personalized career advising
- Workshops
- Internship and job search resources
- Exclusive access to top-tier employers across public, private and nonprofit sectors
Our team partners with faculty and academic advisors to create a comprehensive career ecosystem to support you at Georgetown. You can work with us from the day you start your program and continue throughout your professional life.
Online resources
We offer many digital resources that can help you understand your own professional goals, find and identify opportunities to pursue, prepare for the application and interview process and land the job. You can use Handshake – a database full of opportunity – to find open positions and network with students and alumni.
Build your skills
We strive to empower you to move forward effectively and efficiently in your unique career journey. From self-assessment and general career development planning to tailored applications and offer negotiations, we’re committed to helping you build the skills and connections necessary for success in today’s global job market.
Once you enroll, you’ll gain access to a wealth of online resources and expert guidance on resumes for the private and public sectors, cover letters and job search strategies.
Graduate career events
We host events such as industry-specific panel discussions, ask-me-anything sessions with industry experts, skill-building workshops and webinars, degree-specific professional development sessions, networking events, employer sessions and job fairs.
Sep 2
Pivot to Business
Sep 3
Reciprocity Rings (10 am EST)
Sep 3
#SFSInsights Consulting Workshop: Case Interviewing
Alumni resources
Our support of School of Foreign Service graduate students continues after you complete your program. You can continue using our services and we encourage you to return to campus to get involved to help the next generation of international affairs leaders.
You can use Handshake to find job postings, career coaching and career and industry events. Subscribe to the Career Bulletin for announcements and job information by emailing sfscc@georgetown.edu with your name, program and graduation year. We also have various online resources to help including include sample resumes, tips on interviewing, salary negotiation and how to write an effective cover letter.
Employer engagement
Employers across various industries who work with us have many opportunities to connect with our students who want to become leaders in their fields. From big events like career fairs to more personal on-campus presentations and postings on Handshake, you can work with us to find your next cohort of talent.
Request more graduate program information
Becoming a graduate student at Georgetown University provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to accelerate your career.
Complete this form and select the program you’re interested in for more information.
Undergraduate applicants can find other tailored career information to help accomplish their goals.