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?
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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).
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Explore majors and career pathways
Find tips for choosing a major and learn about different career paths.
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Access resume and interview guides
Discover resources to help you feel confident and prepared as you search for job opportunities.
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Browse postings
Check out VCU's search tools to help connect you with jobs, internships and more.
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Connect with an advisor
Learn about our team of career advisors. Note: The School of Business and College of Engineering have individual career centers.
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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: US Air Force Reserve (Feb. 18)
Tuesday, February 18, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | University Student Commons, outside suite 143
Come chat with Air Force Reserve Career Advisor Nick “MAC G” McGaughey, MSgt, USAF about Part-Time opportunities and benefits with the US Air Force. 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.
Learn more about them on their Handshake profile: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/909892
Careers in the Commons: Camp Alkulana (Feb. 19)
Wednesday, February 19th, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with the Director of Camp Alkulana about summer positions and opportunities 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 summer opportunities. Learn more here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/734137
Careers in the Commons: Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (Feb. 24)
Monday, February 24, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | University Student Commons, outside suite 143
Come chat with Terence Boyd, Sales Manager with Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, about their paid part-time, internship, and full-time roles. 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.
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.