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
Transfer Student Drop-in Career Advising and Open House
Wednesday Sept 17, 2025 | 12-2 pm | Stop by VCU Career Services in the Student Commons for drop-in career advising or check out our Suit Yourself Closet. It's never too early to think about your career development! Have you added VCU or your most recent job to your resume yet? Want help? Stop by for resume help, get answers to quick questions from a career advisor, or take home workplace clothing from the Suit Yourself Closet. You'll need your VCU ID (or V# or email), and we can't wait to see you!
Careers in the Commons: Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Tuesday, September 23rd | 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Gina Britton, Admissions Counselor from Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their professional programs. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).
How to apply for the VCU Internship Funding Program (Spring 2026 internships)
NOTE:
- You will receive the Zoom link five minutes before the event starts.
- If the Register button is giving you an error, click the link below to register via Zoom and log into your VCU Zoom account: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/iCF_Hg73TeCPJJvvEFQbpQ
Wednesday, October 15, 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Virtual
Do you want to participate in an internship this spring semester, but have found out it is unpaid and/or Virginia-based, and doesn't pay enough to cover your spring semester expenses?
Apply for funding through the VCU Internship Funding Program! Applications are open through November 2 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more about the program and its requirements here: https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram/
Funding will be awarded as a direct deposit and can be used to supplement costs for initial travel to and return from your internship, housing costs, childcare, professional attire, supplies, and more!
This virtual info session will cover how to submit a competitive application, and have time for participants to ask questions.
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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