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
Pre-Professional Health Focus Group #9
Want to earn some RamBucks and provide feedback on pre-professional health tracks?! The Pre-Professional Health and STEM Career Advising team is evaluating how we advise students and how we can improve how we advise students in the future. As a part of this project, we are holding focus group sessions to get students' feedback on our current pre-professional health track system, the declaration process, and other related topics. Attendees will receive $10 in RamBucks. Snacks and drinks will be provided for in-person sessions. We recommend registering for any session you are interested in since seats are limited to 10 students per session.
VCU PRIME Making Connections
Are you interested in applying to programs outside of Richmond or maybe in a different state? Join us on March 23rd to connect with up to two or more health professional schools! You will have the opportunity to rotate breakout rooms of your choice to hear their admissions pitch and ask questions. Don’t miss out on this informational and networking opportunity; explore your choices, ask questions, learn about admission requirements, and much more! A list of the programs that have registered so far is listed below. Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine NYU School of Dentistry University of Maryland School of Dentistry Uniform Services University: Military Med School Scholarships / Physician Pathways Additional programs TBD
Pre-Professional Health Focus Group #10
Want to earn some RamBucks and provide feedback on pre-professional health tracks?! The Pre-Professional Health and STEM Career Advising team is evaluating how we advise students and how we can improve how we advise students in the future. As a part of this project, we are holding focus group sessions to get students' feedback on our current pre-professional health track system, the declaration process, and other related topics. Attendees will receive $10 in RamBucks. Snacks and drinks will be provided for in-person sessions. We recommend registering for any session you are interested in since seats are limited to 10 students per session.
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.
Identity + 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.