Welcome to Career Services
We help students and recent alumni explore careers, gain experience and prepare for what’s next.
Career Services provides advising, tools and opportunities to support students at every stage of their career journey. We connect students with internships, jobs, experiential learning and events focused on skill-building, industry exploration and employer networking.
How can we help you?
Make an 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 in-person, 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
Resume Workshop with the Writing Center & Career Services
Monday, July 27th from 3-4pm
Virtual
Developing a resume is difficult for any student, but especially those who feel like they don’t have a lot of experience or don’t know how to apply existing experiences to opportunities within their discipline. This introductory workshop is designed to guide students through the resume writing process, from what to include and how to say it! Register on RamsConnect!
CV Workshop with the Writing Center & Career Services
Tuesday, July 28th from 3-4pm
Virtual
This workshop provides an introductory overview of writing a Curriculum Vitae (CV). It highlights key differences between Writing Center and Career Services support, differences between CVs and resumes, and provides information on what makes a strong CV. This workshop also engages participants in developing “Meaningful Action Statements” tailored to their experiences that they can incorporate into their CVs and other professional materials. Register on RamsConnect!
Careers in the Commons: Legacy Hospice
Tuesday, September 22nd | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Stacey Lambert, the Volunteer Coordinator for Legacy Hospice, will be visiting VCU to chat with students about volunteering and experiential opportunities with their organization. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).
Learn more about Legacy Hospice on Handshake.
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.
New Podcast Episodes Now Streaming
Convos with Career Services empowers VCU students, alumni and the community with practical career advice to help them take control of their professional paths. The podcast supports listeners at any stage, from job searching and career transitions to skill-building and motivation.
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.
