Welcome to VCU Career Services.
We support students and recent alumni as they explore their interests and gain experience to reach their career goals. Our Career Services team provides individual advising, as well as career resources and guides. We offer ways to search for jobs, internships, and other experiential and employment opportunities, as well as customized career events focused on skill-building, learning about industries and career paths, and networking with employers and alumni.
- 76% of May 2019 graduates reported being employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation
How can we help you?
Make a virtual appointment
If you're a current student or an alum who graduated within the past year, make a career advising appointment through Handshake. You can choose from meeting types that include Zoom, phone or email (best for document review).
Explore majors and career pathways
Find tips for choosing a major and learn about different career paths.
Access resume and interview guides
Discover resources to help you feel confident and prepared as you search for job opportunities.
Browse postings
Check out VCU's search tools to help connect you with jobs, internships and more.
Connect with an advisor
Learn about our team of career advisors. Note: The School of Business and College of Engineering have individual career centers.
Employers, partner with us
You need talent. Let us help you find it. Connect with our Employer and Experiential Development team.
Upcoming career fairs and events
Careers in the Commons: Waffle House (Mar. 2025)
Wednesday, March 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with Colin Mitchell from Waffle House about part-time hourly, and full-time Management Leadership, positions with their organization. Stop by their table outside VCU Career Services for more information! We are located across from Chick-fil-A and next to the P.O.D. Market.
Students and alumni from all backgrounds can be a great fit for their opportunities. Learn more about careers with Waffle House here: https://www.wafflehouse.com/careers/
Careers in the Commons: ScribeAmerica (Mar. 2025)
Thursday, March 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with the recruiting team for ScribeAmerica about part-time and full-time positions with their organization. This is a great option for gaining experience in the medical field! Stop by their table outside VCU Career Services for more information! We are located across from Chick-fil-A and next to the P.O.D. Market.
Students and alumni from all backgrounds can be a great fit for their opportunities. Learn more about ScribeAmerica here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/12354
Prepare for the Fair! [Drop-in Support]
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Come through VCU Career Services to get on-the-spot support the week before the Spring Career Fair — and the chance to win prizes! You can drop in to access with peer/student staff support:
- Peer Career Advising — review of your resume, help searching for a job, and more!
- Suit Yourself Closet — free career clothing!
- Headshots — a free professional photo!
For each experience you engage in, you will receive an entry to win a (Dot) digital business card. The more you engage in, the higher your chances of winning! Attending the Spring Career Fair the following week, too, will enter you into the drawing for a $50 gift card. Plus, there will be free cookies while supplies last.
Want to dive a bit deeper in a group session? Join a 30-minute workshop the same day at 2:30 p.m. in the SGA Senate Chambers (right around the corner from VCU Career Services) led by a Peer Career Advisor to Prepare for the Fair! They will walk you through how to learn which employers are coming to the Spring Career Fair, how to prepare, and how to search for jobs and internships being recruited for; and you’ll even get the chance to practice an “elevator pitch” with a peer.
What is Handshake?
Handshake connects students and alumni directly with employers and opportunities, along with career advisors and career-related events and workshops. Handshake was created with students in mind and hosts the largest number of opportunities specifically for students and new college graduates.
Your Life + Career
At VCU Career Services, we affirm and celebrate the diversity of the VCU community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all are welcomed, respected, and supported as they contribute their unique and important ideas, skills, and perspectives to the world.
Thank you to our partners!
The generosity of these organizations enables us to deliver extra career development opportunities and events to students and alumni.
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