Career Guidance and Alumni Services

Internship

CGAS provides students and graduates with a wide range of internship opportunities to better prepare them for the labor market. Students and graduates should seek internships that align with their needs and provide feedback for improvements. The internship duration should be at least one month.

Types of Internship offered by CGAS:

• Internships Inside SU & Outside SU.
• Summer Internship.

Apply For Internship:

• Apply For Internship
• ​Certificate and Evaluations After Internship | Click here

Career Counseling

1. Assist students in selecting a suitable specialization aligned with their career goals.
2. Guide students in building and enhancing professional CVs.
3. Prepare graduates to excel in personal interviews and employment assessments.
4. Provide targeted and relevant workshops to enhance career readiness.

• To book an appointment for a career consultation, click here.
• To evaluate the counseling service, click here.

Workshops and Activities

CGAS organize and offer a various of workshops in cooperation with the partners and experts in the field. In order to empower students and graduates and provide them with all the skills required for the labor market, Career Guidance And Alumni Services provide many training courses, workshops and lectures that are held throughout the academic year.

To evaluate the workshops, please click here

Assessment Tests

CGAS raises awareness among students and graduates about assessment tests, providing insights into the skills and experiences required for recruitment and training plans. These assessments also help students choose the specialization that best suits their strengths and interests.

Alumni Services

Believing in the importance of maintaining strong connections with the university’s graduates, Career Guidance and Alumni Services offers a range of services and activities designed to engage alumni, update their information, and ensure continuous communication.

1. Maintaining a comprehensive alumni database, with regular updates to ensure accuracy and relevance.
2. Developing a dedicated alumni portal for alumni to facilitate communication and engagement.
3. Establishing the Sohar University Alumni Association to strengthen alumni networks.
4. Organizing an annual Alumni Day event to celebrate and connect graduates.
5. Publishing the annual newsletter, The Voice of the Alumni, to share updates and stories.
6. Showcasing the success stories of alumni to inspire and highlight their achievements.
7. Issuing alumni cards to foster a sense of belonging and provide exclusive benefits.

Employer Engagement

1. Establish and build long-term relationships with employers.
2. Participating in networking events or career fairs/Training Fair where employers can interact with students and graduates.
3. Encourage employers to offer internships or mentorship opportunities, allowing students to gain real-world experience and career guidance from professionals in the field.
4. Participate in regular surveys or meetings at Sohar university to understand their hiring needs and explore ways they can contribute to improve career services.
5. Organize field visits for university students to gain practical insights into various industries.
6. Conduct mock interviews and CV clinic sessions for students and graduates to enhance their job readiness.

• To participate in Employer Survey, Click here.

Training Fair

The aim is to establish a platform for direct and meaningful communication between students and a diverse range of employers, enabling them to explore and learn about future training and employment opportunities in the job market. Furthermore, the event features a series of workshops and lectures focused on career guidance to equip participants with valuable insights and skills.

Alumni Day

The event is organized annually with the aim of maintaining communication between the university and its Alumni, learning about their career paths, and exploring opportunities for collaboration in supporting and empowering students.

Business Partners’ Gathering

The university organizes a Business Partners’ Gathering to enhance collaboration with its key partners every two years. This event will honor organizations that have supported the Career Guidance and Alumni Services (CGAS), colleges, and other university units by providing internship and job opportunities, sponsoring activities, or delivering workshops. This event aims to foster business engagement and recognize the valuable contributions of partners.