The Office of Career Services (OCS) at Habib University is your partner in career readiness and professional growth. From your first semester to graduation, OCS provides tailored guidance, experiential learning opportunities, and access to leading employers across industries. Through internships, resume-building workshops, mock interviews, and one-on-one career advising, mentoring and training, we equip you with the tools to navigate a competitive job market with confidence. Whether you’re building your own entrepreneurial venture or seeking employment, OCS ensures you’re prepared for a purposeful and impactful career.
OCS Support for Students
Participate in the Career Curation Program
Participate in our Career Curation Program (CCP) training programs designed to equip you with essential career skills and industry exposure.
Career Advising, Mentoring and Training
As students you can access personalized career advising as well as group counseling to explore career paths and make informed decisions.
Schedule an appointment by sending a request to:
Career Events and Networking
The Office of Career Services connects students with employers through networking events, Career Connect, panel discussions, and on-campus recruitment drives, providing you with opportunities for internships, jobs, and industry insights.
Career Resources
Gain industry insights and access essential career resources, including job search tools and professional development guides to support your career growth.
Job and Internship Resources
Cover letter and resume templates:
LinkedIn resources:
- How do I create a good LinkedIn profile?
- LinkedIn Learning – personalized videos on different career related topics some of which are mentioned below
- Engage the Likability Effect in the Job Search
- Video Interview Tips
- Digital Networking Strategies
- Digital Body Language
- 10 Ways to Stay Motivated While Job Hunting
- A Career Strategist’s Guide to Getting a Job
- Gaining a productive mindset
- Time Management: Working from Home
- Learning Zoom
- Learning BlueJeans
- Learning Webex
Interview and networking tips:
Graduate School Resources
Applying to graduate school:
- Step by step guide to graduate school planning
- A guide to graduate school planning
- Graduate school action plan
Graduate school application resources:
- Graduate School Application Timeline
- Country-wise application timeline
- Document Checklist for Graduate School Application
- Dos and Don’ts of Writing a Personal Statement
- Tips for Writing an Effective Personal Statement
- GradApp Lab connects Pakistani students, who are applying to graduate schools, with mentors abroad
World ranking resources:
Resources for Entrepreneurs
Business Plan Template:
Helpful resources for starting your business:
Local incubation center for your start-ups:
- NIC
- KITE – Karachi Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Incubation Center – CED IBA
- List of Startup Incubators And Accelerators In Pakistan
- Top Startup Incubators and Accelerators in Pakistan
Assessment Resources
Additional Resources
Changing trends in the Market:
Employment Opportunities
Explore on-campus employment opportunities to gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and enhance your career readiness.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who Can Opt for Student Employment?
All full-time students can apply for Student Employment opportunities from their second semester. As long as students are able to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.33 every semester and a good conduct standing.
How can you apply for Student Employment?
All student employment opportunities are announced via email. Keep checking your university email account regularly for announcements of student jobs from the Office of Career Services. Make sure you read the Job Description (JD) as well as the terms and conditions of the announced job (attached in the email) and apply as per the process outlined in the JD.
How will you know if you have received a job offer through the University’s career services?
You will receive an email or call from your prospective supervisor for the selection process. If you will be selected for the job you applied for, OCS will issue you a contract letter with all terms and conditions.
How will you be paid?
Once you start your job, OCS will help you understand the payment process. You will be required to undertake the following steps to ensure timely payment:
Provide your account details and other essential information to Office of Student Finance by filling in a simple form at: https://habibuniversity.sharepoint.com/sites/Student/Pages/Payment-Processing-of-Student-Employment.aspx
Fill in and submit your monthly online timesheet for approval by your supervisor. You have to submit it as per specified timelines by OCS. You can access the timesheet from: Student Work Study Program
After receiving the approved timesheet from your supervisor, the Office of Student Finance will process the payment and you will be paid through cheque.
For further information, please contact the Office of Career Services.
What are some other benefits of Student Employment?
Student employment at the university offers more than just financial support, it provides hands-on experience that builds critical workplace skills. By taking on on-campus roles, students develop professional competencies such as time management, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and digital literacy. These roles also help students gain confidence, build a strong work ethic, and prepare for future careers by translating academic knowledge into real-world contexts.
In addition, each semester the Office of Career Services announces the ‘Top Performing Student Employees’ to recognize the hard work and dedication of students employed on campus, highlight the exemplary manner in which they balance their work and academic commitments. Stellar student employees are selected on the recommendation of their supervisors, accounting for their overall performance.