Career Services

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Career Services

Career Services offers students and alumni assistance with career planning, job search skill development, on-campus student employment, and understanding the labor market.

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Appointments

Virtual appointments for industry guidance, resume and cover letter preparation, general career exploration, networking, and practice interviews are available through Handshake.

Drop-Ins

You can drop-in Career Services Virtual Office via zoom 15-min Drop-ins are available weekly Monday to Thursday: (8:30 -10:00) and (15:00 – 16:30) Interested in booking a longer appointment?

Jobs & Internships

Career Services connects you with job and internship openings and creates opportunities for you to learn about careers you are interested in.

COVID-19 Guidelines

COVID-19 FAQs Guidelines

These FAQs and guidelines are intended to help students answer some of the questions that come up as we learn, intern, and work remotely from our homes.

Access Handshake

GU-Q Career Center uses a single portal to make it easier for you to access career support. Use Handshake to search for jobs & internships, keep up to date with career events, and book an appointment with the career services team. Alumni can access Handshake up to 3 years after graduation.

Career Exploration

Don’t know where to start: Take a Careers Assessment. Career assessments can help you identify your unique interests, strengths, personality, and values.

Student speaks to an Academic Services representative at orientation.

Attend Career Events

The Career Center holds events throughout the semester that help students navigate relevant career fields. These workshops include resume writing, cover letters, mock interviews, and a variety of employer information sessions, hosting employers from different industries in government, non-profit and private sectors.

Peer Career Advising Program

The Peer Career Advising Program at Georgetown University Qatar provides an opportunity for juniors and seniors to provide personalized career advice and support to their fellow undergraduate students as they navigate their career trajectories.

Contact Career Services Office

  • Opening hours
  • 9:am – 5:00pm
  • Location
  • Georgetown University in Qatar, Student Life Suite, Office 1F11