Meet with a Coach

Feeling stuck or facing a hurdle in your job search? Schedule a career coaching appointment with the Graduate Career Center (GCC) to help you clarify your career goals, improve your resume, prepare for job interviews, practice negotiating offers, or discuss specific questions and concerns.

Appointments are available for current GSAS and SCS students.  If you are a student in another school, please click here to learn more about your school’s career center.  Alumni, please click here to connect with Alumni Career Services.

Before booking an appointment, please watch this brief video that will explain everything you need to know to prepare for your appointment and make the most of your time with a career coach.

To make an appointment:

  1. Login to Handshake and navigate to Career Center >> Appointments >> Schedule A New Appointment
  2. Choose Graduate Students
  3. Select your desired appointment type and book any available slot.

If you have any trouble signing up, send us an email at gradcareer@georgetown.edu.


Career Events by The GCC

Intentional Career Planning for Graduate Students*

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Navigating Job Searches for International Graduate Students*

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Resume & Cover Letter Foundations

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Tailoring Resumes for Jobs & Internships

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Interview Preparation

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Networking Strategies

  • Resumes in Spring 2025

Workshop & Webinar Offerings

We encourage all students to review our workshop and webinar offerings below so you’re ready to jump into the new school year in August!

“Intentional Career Planning for Graduate Students” will dive deep into the comprehensive career planning process specifically designed for Georgetown’s esteemed graduate students. Whether you are pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree, our event will provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions about your future career.

What to Expect:

✅ Intentional Career Mapping: Gain a step-by-step framework for designing your career trajectory, ensuring each step you take is deliberate and purposeful.

✅ Navigating Career Tools and Resources: Learn about the wealth of career resources and opportunities available exclusively to Georgetown’s graduate students, empowering you to make the most of your university experience.

✅ Crafting a Personalized Career Strategy: Develop a strategic approach to your career planning, enabling you to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

Benefits of Attending:

After attending this event, students will have an exclusive invitation to join our Career Coaching Community.

As a Coaching Community member, you will unlock the invaluable opportunity to schedule one-on-one sessions with our experienced tea. During these personalized sessions, you will receive in-depth guidance and support, tailor-made to your unique career goals and aspirations.

Our “Navigating Job Searches for International Students” event is designed to equip our international graduate student community with the essential knowledge and resources to navigate the comprehensive career planning process specific to international students pursuing opportunities in the US job market. This process is a challenge for all international students, but it’s not impossible!

What to Expect:

Comprehensive Career Planning Process: We understand that the career journey for international students can be distinct and challenging. Our expert career advisors will guide you through the step-by-step career planning process tailored to your unique needs, circumstances, and goals.

Digital Resources for International Students: The Graduate Career Center, along with other university support systems, offers an array of exclusive digital resources designed explicitly for international students. Learn how to access these tools and leverage them effectively in your job search and career development endeavors.

Strategies for Effective US Job Seekers: Unlock the secrets to becoming an effective US job seeker. Our team will share valuable insights into the intentional efforts that result in fulfilling work opportunities and career success.

Benefits of Attending:

After attending this event, students will have an exclusive invitation to join our Career Coaching Community.

As a member, you will unlock the invaluable opportunity to schedule one-on-one sessions with our experienced Career Coach, Caitlin Moore. During these personalized sessions, you will receive in-depth guidance and support, tailor-made to your unique career goals and aspirations.

Looking to leverage your network for an upcoming job or internship search? Join Career Coach Caitlin Moore and the Graduate Career Center (GCC) team to learn more about:

  • Accessing your Georgetown network
  • Identifying new professional connections
  • Reaching out to network connections
  • Conducting informational interviews

Ready to revamp your resume? Or are cover letters getting you down?

Join Career Coach Caitlin Moore and the Graduate Career Center team for a resume and cover letter writing tutorial that will provide insights into recruiter expectations, writing best practices, and templates to help you get started.

*Note* We will focus on traditional corporate resume formats for this event. For those interested in learning more about Federal Resume writing, we recommend this YouTube playlist from the Cawley Career Center.

Join us for the webinar “Tailoring Resumes for Jobs and Internships” where we will explore the importance of tailoring application materials. In this session, we will discuss the “Why?” behind tailoring, applicant tracking systems (ATS), how to read a job description effectively, and provide tailored bullet point examples. We will also share helpful tools and resources to enhance your application process.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to optimize your resumes and increase your chances of landing your next job or internship!

Benefits of Attending:

  • 📚 Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of tailoring application materials
  • 🤖 Learn how to navigate applicant tracking systems (ATS)
  • 📝 Master the art of effectively reading a job description
  • 💼 Acquire tailored bullet point examples for your resume
  • 🔧 Discover helpful tools and resources to enhance your application process

*Note* We will focus on traditional corporate resume formats for this event. For those interested in learning more about Federal Resume writing, we recommend this YouTube playlist from the Cawley Career Center.

Preparing for interviews can be nerve-wracking. Join Career Coach Caitlin Moore to learn more about interview preparation strategies and Graduate Career Center resources that can help you put your best foot forward with employers.

*Note* This event focuses on behavioral interviews.

The Graduate Career Center is thrilled to present a unique opportunity for all graduate students to explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in job searching. Join us for our highly anticipated “ChatGPT & Job Searching” webinar.

In this informative event, we will delve into the transformative impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, on the job search process. Our team will discuss how AI-powered tools can assist you in crafting compelling resumes, cover letters, and personal statements. We will explore the capabilities of ChatGPT and how it can be harnessed ethically to optimize your job applications and career prospects.

🚫 Ethical AI Use & Warning: While ChatGPT can be an invaluable tool in enhancing your job application materials, The Graduate Career Center firmly upholds the ethical use of AI. We must emphasize that we do not condone or endorse employing AI to deceive or over-exaggerate on job applications or any other materials. Integrity and honesty remain paramount in the job search process. Our team will address the importance of using ChatGPT responsibly and transparently, ensuring that the information provided is accurate and factual.

Join The Graduate Career Center team for our “Consulting 101” event, an insightful webinar designed to introduce you to the dynamic world of consulting and its exciting career opportunities.