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: US Air Force Reserve (Jan. 13)
Monday, January 13, 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: Weed Man Lawn Care
Tuesday, January 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm | Come chat with staff from Weed Man Lawn Care about employment opportunities at their organization. Weed Man Lawn Care has a part-time Marketing Assistant 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 Weed Man Lawn Care at: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/993784. From there profile, you can view and apply to their active opening for Marketing Assistant.
Careers in the Commons: Campbell University: Osteopathic Medicine (Feb. 27)
Thursday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | University Student Commons, outside suite 143
Come chat with Joseph Griffin, Admissions Recruiter and Counselor about the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine and to learn more about all of our programs: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Master of Health Professions Education.
The mission of the Campbell University Jerry M Wallace School of Medicine is to educate and prepare community-based physicians in a Christian environment to care for the rural and underserved populations in North Carolina, the Southeastern United States, and the nation. Students learn the time-honored approach to healing based upon the teachings of Andrew Taylor Still, the founder of osteopathic medicine. The outstanding biomedical and clinical faculty prepare students to be lifelong learners and excellent practitioners. Students actively learn in an environment that provides excellent clinical training while integrating the health sciences with clinical experiences through utilizing the latest modern technology.
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.
Read more about the program here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/82986
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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