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: 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.
Cookies & Career Fair Prep with Peers!
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Come through VCU Career Services to get on-the-spot support the day before the Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair! 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!
Plus, you can grab a free cookie, too, while supplies last!
Staff will be available to answer any of your questions about career fairs, too. (What is a career fair? How do I find out which employers will be there? What are some tips to feel more prepared? What do I need to bring?)
Learn more about the Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair happening the next day at: vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/54319/student_preview.
Maryland Department of Public Safety: Careers Information Session
Wednesday, February 5, 4:00-4:45pm | MCALC 1100 | Representatives from Maryland Department of Public Safety will be hosting a Careers Information Session following the Nonprofit, Public & Human Services Fair. Maryland offers job roles for all majors - from Criminal Justice and homeland Security to Social Work, IT, and Business functions. Come chat with their recruiters to learn about opportunities that align with your career interests, and how you can launch your career with Maryland!
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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