Plan for the career of your future. No matter what you’re planning when building your professional roadmap, Career Services will provide information, insights and guidance to help you every step of the way. The Center prepares students for the future by facilitating the development of career plans through University programming, counseling sessions, and partnerships with the public and private sectors.
AUK Career Services will provide students and Alumni with career counseling and the opportunities to define, develop and realize their career potential. AUK Career Services fulfills this commitment by using technology to streamline processes and enhance the accessibility of services, by responding to and representing the diversity of AUK and its community, and by providing a centralized campus resource that supports academic and professional success. The Center promotes equal opportunity in the workforce regardless of age, race, ethnicity, disability or gender.
We are here for you!
Empowered through culture of inclusivity, The American University of Kurdistan (AUK) strives to maintain our student-centered philosophy while working to support the ever-changing needs of students. AUK will be focused on attaining high employability rates among its alumni as well as on their professional well-being.
The Career Center is fully dedicated to helping students just like you who want to land the ideal job, internship or graduate/professional school opportunity. Get information, guidance, inspiration and connections that will enable you to step up and stand out. Career Services will provide the following services.
- Build your resume or CV and develop interview skills
- Explore career options and find directions
- Find an internship or work placement
- Attend career fairs and events
- Get insights into starting your own business.
Office hours: Sunday – Thursday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Email: careerservices@auk.edu.krd
Director of career services: Perwar Almissouri (a.k.a. Peter)
Email: perwar.almissouri@auk.edu.krd
Perwar Almissouri is the director of Career Services at AUK. Graduated from San Diego States University with a degree in Criminal Justice. He has 10-plus years of experience in the education field, from being a school teacher, a Vice-principal and head Principal at international schools here Duhok-Kurdistan.
Perwar, also known as Peter, is dedicated fully to make sure students are employability ready for the future marketplace. He will conduct workshops, job fairs and prepare tools for students to utilize for their career choices.