Propel Your Career with Specialized Executive MBA Career Support
Whether you’re looking to advance in your current field, transition into a new industry or role, continue your career within the military, explore civilian opportunities, or take the entrepreneurial path to start or scale your business, our Executive MBA Careers team provides tailored career services designed to meet your unique needs and goals. These include:
- One-on-one sessions with our dedicated career coaches who have experience, training, and expertise across a variety of industries and functions to help you develop your career strategy and desired outcomes.
- Access to our Executive Recruiters in Residence, a select cadre of recruiters and executive search professionals at top companies who can provide feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile, as well as facilitate potential networking opportunities in partnership with our assistant dean.
- Ongoing “Business of Networking” events, developed in collaboration with current EMBA students, to address key career topics and hear from industry speakers of your choice. Past speakers have included General Joseph Votel, Michelle Upton of National Geographic, and Guy Filippelli of Squadra Ventures.
- In-class career sessions to discover and strengthen your personal values, enhance cross-cultural understanding, level up leadership competencies, and gain effective communication skills.
- Evening virtual workshops built around your schedule to address career topics such as job search strategy, mindfulness, executive presence, conflict resolution, elevating your leadership, and more.
- Leadership assessments to identify your values, drivers, and work styles.
- Exclusive access to Georgetown University’s extensive alumni network to help you make industry connections worldwide.
Additionally, we offer tools, best practices, job postings, access to career events, and expert guidance to support your career development and success. Read on to discover how the Executive MBA Careers team helped these students fulfill their individual professional goals.
Career Advancement
If you enjoy your career path, but want to transition into a leadership role, our dedicated team of coaches, together with our assistant dean, will work with you to gain the skills you need to take your career to the next level. Our students receive coaching support from the interview phase through the onboarding process. This service is also available to alumni.
“The EMBA Careers team helped me to enhance my network and relevant skill sets through a collaborative and consultative process. In addition to regularly meeting with our assistant dean, I was introduced to key alumni in executive positions who helped me to refine my resume and employ a strategic approach to highlighting my career journey and professional competencies. This ultimately led to my hiring in an important leadership role, but more importantly, the EMBA network that I gained through this experience has continued our partnership to ensure a smooth and successful transition.”
– Omar Wilson (EMBA’24)
Career Pivot
If you’re looking to transition industries, companies, or start a completely new profession, our career team can help you explore new career paths, tailor your resume, and grow your professional network to find your next opportunity.
“As a result of leveraging the excellent resources offered by the EMBA Careers team, I just landed my dream job! Denise [Durgin] and the team provided expert coaching, mentoring, advice, and access to top recruiters, alumni, and resources. From career exploration to interview prep and salary negotiation, I felt fully supported in my search for a well-aligned and challenging new opportunity. Working with the EMBA Careers team means you don’t have to travel alone on your career development journey!”
– Kristen Paral (EMBA’24)
Entrepreneurship
If you’re looking to launch or scale a new venture, the EMBA Careers team can help you gain access to a variety of startup programs and resources through Georgetown Entrepreneurship, which offers mentorship, pitch competitions, courses, student clubs, and other programs designed to take your business to the next level. The EMBA program also offers tailored career guidance and support for aspiring entrepreneurs throughout your time in the program.
“I leveraged Georgetown’s exceptional resources to transform my business concept into a well-rounded venture and help support and grow Darksaber Labs to where it is today. Through the support of Georgetown Ventures as a venture accelerator, I gained invaluable guidance to solidify my idea. At the same time, the expertise of top-tier professors and the robust entrepreneurship program helped refine my business plan. Additionally, the exciting events and networking opportunities at the Georgetown Venture Lab and events like Venture in the Capital provided the perfect platform to connect with like-minded innovators, propelling my business to the next level.”
– Brian O’Connor (EMBA’25)
Military
If you’re transitioning out of the military into the civilian workforce, we have a dedicated team of career coaches who specialize in military and veteran career support. Speak with our team to build a customized career strategy, package your prior military experience, and translate your skills to reach new professional goals.
“I was drawn to the Georgetown Executive Master of Business Administration program because of its diverse demographic and the array of professionals from various backgrounds and industries. I joined the program just over a year after retiring from the Marine Corps. The EMBA Careers team played a crucial role in guiding me toward new opportunities I hadn’t previously considered. Professional panels, advice from recruiters experienced in assisting military personnel, and particularly my executive coach, helped me understand my value to potential employers and articulate my skills and experience more effectively. Through my professional network, I secured a position at a top consulting firm, with better compensation, performing a service I’m proud of. Now, I’m dedicated to helping other transitioning service members navigate the same journey I once faced.”
– Fernando Mendoza (EMBA’24)
Real Estate Spotlight
The Steers Center for Global Real Estate partners with Jackson Lucas (JL) – a specialized real estate search firm – to expand career opportunities for Georgetown McDonough students interested in real estate. With a focus on career opportunities and hands-on support, JL works with the McDonough Career Center to deliver the following services and programming:
- Access to employer networks tailored to student interests and career pathways
- Real estate career fairs hosted by the McDonough Career Center to establish connections in the industry
- Career workshops focused on technical interviewing skills, industry insights, compensation reviews, and networking strategies