Thank you for considering SAIS as an option for a graduate education to further your professional development. We offer a variety of services, programs and resources designed to help students plan their professional development and manage their careers. We encourage you to take a look at all areas of our site. Below are some key links areas that you should review. AdmissionsSAIS’s Office of Admissions has an excellent staff that is prepared to answer any general questions you may have about the career tracks of our students and graduates. We answer specific questions from prospective students only when referred by the admissions staff, at our annual open house, or on one of admission’s online chats. For more information, please see the Admissions Section of our website. Making your Decision
Deciding on the right graduate school requires careful analysis of many important factors. When considering your professional development, we believe it is important to look at the resources available to students and alumni, as well as solid self-assessment and sector research that helps you, the consumer, make the best choice on how a SAIS degree, academic concentration and practical experience can affect future career options. Student & Alumni Support - - Learn what our office does to support students and alumni in their professional development.
- – SAIS has a wide variety of Career Clubs that help students learn about employment options and that provide networking opportunities.
- - Career Services provides a series of skills courses to augment academic programming and to help students obtain additional qualifications for the job market.
Resources for Self-Assessment and Career Options - – Although most students have done some important self-assessment in the process of applying for graduate school, this guide will take it a step further and help you to map out the best strategy for your professional development.
- Sector Research Guide – This guide will create a framework for you to understand the process of exploring the field that matches your skills, interests, and values.
- – These profiles will help you understand both the potential career fields available to students with a degree in international relations and the required skill sets for various jobs.
- – Here you will find our most recent employment statistics providing information on sectors and functional employment.
After you Accept If you have been admitted to SAIS and accept your offer, Career Services will send you information that will get you started in preparing for your professional development, usually in mid-July. Note that we do not meet with any students until they have begun classes on campus. Some of the things we suggest you begin before coming to SAIS include: - – Use this worksheet to define your professional objectives, list top employers and note professional development needs.
- SAIS Resume Template Guide – This is a set of guidelines for a resume template that SAIS students use for networking, resume books and resume collections.
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