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: Richmond and Charlottesville UPS Center (April 3)
Thursday, April 3, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | University Student Commons, outside suite 143
Come chat with Heidi Metzger, Talent Acquisition Specialist Scotts with Richmond and Charlottesville UPS Center about their full-time roles. 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.
https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/32182
Careers in the Commons: US Air Force Reserve (Apr. 14)
Monday, April 14, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | University Student Commons, outside suite 143
Come chat with Air Force Reserve Career Advisor Nick “MAC G” McGaughey, MSgt, USAF about Part-Time opportunities and benefits with the US Air Force. 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.
Learn more about them on their Handshake profile: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/909892
Careers in the Commons: Starz Program
Wednesday, April 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm | Come chat with staff from The Starz Program of Richmond about employment opportunities at their organization. The Starz Program of Richmond has a Youth Dance, Cheer, and Sports Instructors (Spring & Summer 2025) position currently accepting applications in Handshake! 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 The Starz Program of Richmond. From there profile, you can view and apply to their active opening for Youth Dance, Cheer, and Sports Instructors (Spring & Summer 2025).
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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