Career fairs and events

VCU hosts career fairs during the fall and spring semesters. Each fair offers students and alumni the opportunity to network with employers from a wide range of industries. More information about career fairs and participating employers can be found on Handshake.

Although professional dress is not required to attend these events, it is recommended to support your best first impression with employers.

How to register for a career and internship fair 

Register for any of our career fairs through Handshake. If you would like to discuss networking during a career fair, update your career materials, or update your professional wardrobe before attending a career fair, you can make a career advising or Suit Yourself Closet appointment through Handshake.

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Upcoming events

Adobe Portfolio Workshop: Spring 2025

Wed, Mar. 19, 12:30-1:30 p.m. | VCU Career Services is joined by The Workshop to teach you how to build your online portfolio. Staffers will provide tips and advice on how to use Adobe Portfolio to showcase your work from conceptualizing the layout to building the content. Workshop will be held virtually via Zoom and it is open to all majors and alumni!

Log into your Handshake account and register through the link to get access to the Zoom meeting.

Careers in the Commons: Waffle House (Mar. 2025)

Wednesday, March 26, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with Colin Mitchell from Waffle House about part-time hourly, and full-time Management Leadership, positions with their organization. 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 careers with Waffle House here: https://www.wafflehouse.com/careers/

Careers in the Commons: ScribeAmerica (Mar. 2025)

Thursday, March 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with the recruiting team for ScribeAmerica about part-time and full-time positions with their organization. This is a great option for gaining experience in the medical field! 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 ScribeAmerica here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/12354

Prepare for the Fair! [Drop-in Support]

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Come through VCU Career Services to get on-the-spot support the week before the Spring Career Fair — and the chance to win prizes! 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!
  • Headshots — a free professional photo!

For each experience you engage in, you will receive an entry into a raffle to win a prize. The more you engage in, the higher your chances of winning! Attending the Spring Career Fair the following week, too, will enter you into the drawing for a $ gift card.

Plus, you can grab some free food 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 Spring Career Fair happening the following week at: vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/54321/student_preview.

 

Want to dive a bit deeper in a group session? Join a 30-minute workshop at 2:30 p.m. in the SGA Senate Chambers (right around the corner from VCU Career Services) led by a Peer Career Advisor to Prepare for the Fair! They will walk you through how to learn which employers are coming to the Spring Career Fair, how to prepare, and how to search for jobs and internships being recruited for; and you’ll even get the chance to practice an “elevator pitch” with a peer. RSVP here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1723187.

Prepare for the Fair! [30-min Workshop]

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Join a 30-minute workshop at 2:30 p.m. in the SGA Senate Chambers (right around the corner from VCU Career Services) led by a Peer Career Advisor to Prepare for the Fair! They will walk you through how to learn which employers are coming to the Spring Career Fair, how to prepare, and how to search for jobs and internships being recruited for; and you’ll even get the chance to practice an “elevator pitch” with a peer.

This workshop is part of the week-before drop-in support. Learn more here: vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1716391. For each experience you engage in, including this workshop, you will receive an entry into a raffle to win a prize. The more you engage in, the higher your chances of winning! Attending the Spring Career Fair the following week, too, will enter you into the drawing for a $ gift card.