Graduate Career Development Center

Networking is a critical part of searching for a job or internship.  It's a process of creating relationships that can lead to new opportunities.  Start with your family.  Do your family members know anyone who works where you might want to work?  Does your undergraduate university have an alumni club in Washington where you could meet new people?  If you are an international student, does your embassy offer social events where you might meet people?  If you are open to meeting new people – in class, on the bus, in the grocery store, at a conference, at a baseball game, or just about anywhere – your chances of learning about new opportunities increase dramatically. 

Increasingly, people are using social networking sites to find job and internship leads.  Make sure you have a professional presentation online because this, too, could lead to new connections.  Here is a small sampling of networking groups in the Washington area.

The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) is a professional association of members who share an interest and expertise in international trade.  Our members are engaged in a variety of international trade careers, including business, U.S. and foreign government, and non-profit organizations.

Georgetown Alumni Online is a great way to keep in touch with other Hoyas and to find out what's happening in the Georgetown community around the world.  On this site, you can catch up on the latest Georgetown news or find the alumni club nearest you.  The Georgetown Alumni Association has grown to include more than 145,000 alumni from all 50 states and more than 110 countries. You can also search the Alumni Career Network, a database of over 18,000 alumni who have volunteered to provide Georgetown students and fellow alumni with advice on careers, industries/industry trends, and organizations within their areas of expertise.   If you no longer remember your netID and password, please visit the website below and request an account:
https://alumni.georgetown.edu/default.aspx?page=FAQ#1-4. 

Georgetown University DC/Alumni Club provides the Hoya community with diverse events, volunteer activities, and professional networking opportunities whether you are a first-year student or graduated long ago.

LinkedIn is a social and career networking community that allows users to find jobs or potential employees, consultants and business partners.  LinkedIn Jobs allows users to search job listings and connect with hiring managers and recruiters.  Scroll through the list of LinkedIn networking groups to find those that specifically interest you.

Society for International Development (SID) is a global forum of individuals and institutions concerned with sustainable economic, social, and political development.

The Washington Network Group is an organization of professionals in business, finance, technology, and foreign and government affairs that facilitates special networking events, innovative educational forums, and professional development opportunities.

The Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational membership organization that promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility, and participation of women in international affairs. 

Women in Government Relations, Inc. (WGR) is a non-profit, non-partisan government relations associations in the Washington metropolitan area.  WGR’s over 750 members include women and men at all professional levels representing corporations, trade associations and professional societies, law firms, lobbying firms, non-profit groups, and federal, state and local governments.

Women In International Security (WIIS) is a global network actively advancing women’s leadership in the international peace and security field.

Young Professionals in Foreign Policy is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization committed to fostering the next generation of foreign policy leadership.