Attend Career Skills Events
Brush up on your career management skills or learn something new about the most effective ways to conduct a job search. We offer virtual and in-person programming throughout the academic year. Check back regularly for updated event information, dates, and registration instructions. (Last updated: August 26, 2026.)
Fall 2026 Graduate Career Week
Jump start your career planning with Graduate Career Week, taking place August 31–September 3 as part of Weeks of Welcome! Hosted by the Graduate Career Center, this week-long series is designed to help graduate students build connections, explore career resources, and prepare for success throughout their academic and professional journey.
Join us for an open house, complimentary professional headshots, interactive career workshops, and a special alumni panel featuring recent graduates who will share insights on navigating career paths beyond Georgetown. Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, Graduate Career Week is a great opportunity to invest in your career development from day one.
RSVP for individual events and learn more about session details through Handshake. We encourage students to register early, as space may be limited for select programs.
Introducing Our Alumni Panelists
Join us for our final Graduate Career Week event, our Alumni Career Panel on Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5:30-7:30pm, where recent graduates from various Arts & Sciences programs will share their experiences transitioning from graduate school to the workforce.
Panelists will discuss their career journeys, job search strategies, lessons learned, and insights into navigating the early stages of their professional careers. This is a great opportunity to gain practical advice, ask questions, and expand your understanding of career pathways after graduation.
Light refreshments and informal networking to follow. Space is limited, please RSVP through Handshake.
Panelist Information:
- Dheeraj Oruganty | M.S., Data Science & Analytics ’24 | Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon Web Services
- Sumedha Bhalla | M.S., Economics ’23 | Research Analyst at the International Monetary Fund
- Jillian Seitz | M.A., Linguistics ’25 | Student Engagement Coordinator at American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- Danel Akhmetova | M.A., Communication, Culture & Technology ’24 | Junior Product Manager at Virgil HR
- Randy Cantz | M.A., Communication, Culture & Technology ’24 | Policy Associate at Freedom Technologies