Employers

Founded in 1920, the School of Foreign Service (SFS) is the premier institution shaping global leaders in international affairs. We serve over 1,000 students across 11 graduate programs, preparing them for careers in policy, business, security, and social impact.

The SFS Career Center (SFSCC) is a lifelong partner to students and alumni, connecting them with top employers through tailored recruitment solutions. Each year, dozens of employers engage with us through customized recruitment strategies, industry events, and high-impact networking.

As the school’s intelligence hub for career and hiring trends, we provide insights on student outcomes, industry demands, and workforce shifts—empowering graduate programs and employers alike—with data-driven strategies to enhance recruitment success. This collaboration strengthens employer brands and expands talent pipelines.

Engaging with our students, alumni, and community-at-large gives employers direct access to top-tier talent while contributing to a dynamic ecosystem of mentorship and career advancement. Unlock our solutions and join us in shaping the future of international leadership, where employers and emerging professionals create lasting global impact.

Employer Representatives contact us at sfsemployers@georgetown.edu for more details.

Our Solutions

Our career center provides high-quality employer engagement through flagship events, signature programs, mid-semester initiatives, and tailored recruitment opportunities. Whether you’re hiring, building a talent pipeline, or simply expanding your organization’s brand awareness, our boutique-style approach ensures enriching experiences through program initiatives, career fairs, networking socials, and site visits, fostering meaningful connections among our most engaged employers and students.

Flagship Events

Our Flagship Events, including career fairs and our annual networking social, provide premier opportunities for employers to connect with student leaders across industries in a vibrant, community-driven environment.

• Career Fairs: Meet with students across campus in a variety of career fairs: Annual Georgetown Univ. Career Fair; International Affairs Career Fair; Intelligence Community Career Fair; Government, Education, and Non-Profit Career Fair.
• Networking Social: The SFSCC hosts our major annual networking event every year at Georgetown University! Represent your employer at this social for food, music, and fellowship with young professionals and scholars.

Signature Programs (Early Semester)

Our Signature Programs connect students with your organization through recruitment, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities, designed specifically for organizations most in-demand, engaged, and influential for our students, our industry and our communities.

• Workforce Programs: Discover how our interactive programs will equip students with insights into your agency’s job openings, company culture, and growth opportunities.
• Workshop Programs: Co-host a skills workshop with us to increase students’ candidacy for your industry and build long-lasting connections with students.
• Networking Programs: Our networking sessions allow prospective job applicants to engage in structured, yet fun interactions and build comradery with employers. 

Mid Semester Programs

Our Mid Semester Programs provide tailored, flexible engagement opportunities for employers seeking to connect with students. From self-service event creation to 1:1 chats with students or a pop-up visit to our academic programs, we offer a variety of creative, low-effort, high-impact ways to engage with our students. These programs are designed to meet the unique needs of employers looking for timely, impactful interactions with our cultured student body. Be sure to ask about our mid-semester programs—designed to accommodate last-minute requests while maintaining the quality and impact of your engagement. 

What is Handshake?

Handshake is the #1 talent marketplace platform that seamlessly connects employers with 7,000 undergrads and 10,000 grads at Georgetown. It provides job and internship opportunities, and also facilitates flagship event registration and signature program participation. By centralizing these efforts, Handshake helps our center bridge the gap between top talent and meaningful opportunities, fostering engagement between employers, students, and alumni.

What You Can Do on Handshake:

• Create a Handshake Account
• Post a Job
• Create an Event
• Register for a Career Fair

Handshake Guidance
Our most engaged students are leveraging the platform to apply for jobs, internships, and fellowships across all sectors, with opportunities ranging from entry-level to mid and some senior positions. To advertise your jobs and internships to more, create an account on Handshake. We offer support to many employers in global affairs navigating the platform.

Jobs & Events Marketing

We offer comprehensive marketing services for qualifying organizations and opportunities —such as newsletter promotions, social media outreach, and access to career coaches and programs—that help employers connect with top-tier talent in international affairs.

• The Career Bulletin (CB): Our Career Bulletin is an effective newsletter that promotes job opportunities and events directly to graduate students and recent graduates.
• Social Media Marketing: Through Instagram and LinkedIn, we actively market opportunities and events helping employers reach a broader audience.
• Access to Coaches and Programs: Benefit from direct connections with our career coaches and academic programs, gaining insights to strengthen your employer brand.

Note: For job sharing only in the Career Bulletin, and/or on Social Media, you must email our Main SFS Career Center inbox at sfscc@georgetown.edu. 

Site Visits & Tours

The SFSCC will coordinate directly with you to arrange a small group of students for an in-person or virtual tour of your workplace. This allows students to experience your organization firsthand and interact with your team. It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your company culture and offer a day-in-the-life perspective for students interested in your industry. Please reach out to us to begin the coordination and discuss details.

Let’s Create Impactful Connections

At the SFSCC, we believe that your success is our priority. Collaborate with us to develop tailored solutions that connect you with top talent, enhance your employer brand, and create meaningful opportunities for both your organization and our students. 

We are committed to shaping the longevity of the international affairs workforce, ensuring that both your company and our students thrive in the long term. Each of our solutions offer a unique opportunity to connect—reach out and discover the full potential that awaits.

To join forces with us today, contact us at sfsemployers@georgetown.edu to learn more.