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
Yale Law School Info Session - Fall 2026
Oct 20 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Raleigh Building Room B0001 | Join us for a private in-person open house for current students and alumni featuring Aida Barnes-May, Associate Director of Admissions at Yale Law School. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Yale Law School, our unique admissions process, and our supportive community. There will also be lots of time for your questions!
Careers in the Commons: MSA Healthcare
Thursday, October 22nd | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Ian, the volunteer coordinator at Medi Home Hospice, will be visiting VCU to chat with students about volunteering 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 MSA Healthcare on Handshake.
Finding & Funding International Internships
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | virtual via Zoom | Want to learn about internships, including those abroad from VCU Global Education Office and VCU Career Services? We'll discuss what an internship is & why it's important, how to find and fund internships, and next steps.
Note: You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event.
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.
Our 2026-27 Employer Partners:
Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
Henrico County Human Resources
Prince William County Police Department
Virginia Housing