Your Career Journey Starts Here
The Career Counseling Section at the Career Development Center helps students and graduates discover their interests and abilities, make well-informed career decisions, and confidently prepare for the job market.
Through career counseling sessions and professional development programs, the section supports students and graduates in building clear career pathways aligned with the evolving needs of Qatar’s labor market.
How can we help you?
- Major Selection Session
- Career Exploration Session
- CV/Resume Writing Session
- Interview Preparation Session
- Career Path Planning Session
The section provides its services through a team of specialized career counselors, offering one-on-one sessions and diverse professional programs aimed at preparing students and graduates for a successful and distinguished career.
Services Offered
Individual Career Counseling
The Career Counseling Section provides one-on-one advisory sessions aimed at supporting students and graduates in understanding their career interests and defining their career paths more clearly. These specialized career guidance sessions help students and graduates make well-informed academic and professional decisions, while also providing academic and career guidance aligned with their interests, strengths, and future aspirations.
Career Assessment and Major Selection
If you are experiencing difficulty in choosing your academic path or considering changing your major, the Career Counseling Section provides you with the opportunity to explore majors and career paths that best align with your interests, preferences, and future aspirations through specialized career counseling sessions.
The session includes:
- Career interest assessment
- Professional personality analysis
- Skills assessment
The Occupational Interest Profile (OIP) aims to help you discover your career interests and the work environments that suit you best, helping you better understand your preferences and identify the most suitable academic and career pathway.
Important tips before taking the assessment:
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It is recommended to sit in a quiet place free from interruptions and distractions, and to put your mobile phone on silent mode to ensure full concentration while answering the assessment questions.
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The assessment typically takes about 15–20 minutes, so it is advisable to ensure you have enough time to complete it calmly and with focus.
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After completing the assessment, please visit the link below to book an appointment with a career counselor to review your results, discuss your career interests, and explore majors and career paths that align with your interests and abilities, helping you make clearer academic and career decisions.
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Employability Skills Development
The Career Counseling Section works to support students and graduates in developing employability skills and preparing for the job market by providing specialized services. These services include professional CV writing, interview preparation, and enhancing job readiness skills. This support helps students and graduates build a strong professional profile and increase their readiness to secure suitable job opportunities with confidence and competence.
Career Exploration
The Career Counseling Section contributes to enhancing students’ awareness of the world of work and the labor market by introducing them to the nature of jobs and career paths related to their academic majors, while helping them understand future skills and professional requirements.
The section also provides opportunities for career exploration through field visits to various institutions and companies within the country, allowing students to gain exposure to real workplace environments.
In addition, the section offers students the opportunity to experience the workplace through practical professional programs that enable them to shadow specialists and experienced employees during their daily tasks. This helps strengthen their career readiness and bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world practice.
Begin Your Career Development Journey Today
You can book an appointment with one of the career counselors and benefit from the services of the Career Counseling Section through the
appointment booking guide.
For inquiries or appointment bookings, please contact us:
Email: ccs@qu.edu.qa
Phone: 44033883