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.
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
Inclusive Excellence: Navigating Ability, Culture, and Viewpoints in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 18th from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Inclusive Excellence: Navigating Ability, Culture, and Viewpoints in the Workplace | This presentation equips working learners with practical strategies and best practices for demonstrating the NACE career readiness competency of equity and inclusion, with a special focus on ability/disability, cultural differences, and differences of opinions and viewpoints. Through engaging content, students will learn how to foster inclusive environments and collaborate across differences. By actively participating, students will develop the skills necessary to thrive in diverse workplaces and contribute to a culture of belonging and respect.
Presented by: Katy Washington, Chief Accessibility Officer, Equity and Access Services
Location: Zoom - Register HERE
Please note:
- We encourage all departments with participating students to allow them to be paid (clocked in) for this opportunity, as supporting professional development time is customary across VCU. Ask your supervisor if they can support you in this way.
- Stay tuned for information about a digital badge for participating in the monthly workshops in this series. Don’t miss this one so it can count towards recognizing your learning and development in this way.
- Missed an earlier session in the series? Don’t worry; all past session content is available here.
Careers in the Commons: Radford University at Carilion
Wednesday, March 18th | 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Kim Baskette, Graduate Program Director at Radford University at Carilion, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their graduate programs in Health Sciences, including a concentration in Clinical Research Administration through their MHS, DHS, and accelerated dual MHS/DHS pathway. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who are exploring careers in science and healthcare! Many students are familiar with traditional clinical roles, yet few have been introduced to clinical research as a professional pathway, despite its growing role in advancing medicine and innovation. Their faculty prepare professionals for real roles in research coordination, regulatory affairs, trial operations, and sponsor oversight.
Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A) on March 18th to learn more or ask questions.
Recruiter tabling: VCU School of Nursing (Mar. 2026)
Tuesday, March 24th | 10:30AM - 12:00PM - Calling all Nursing students! Stop by the tables outside the first floor lounge to chat with recruiters from:
- Carilion Clinic
- NurseAmerica
- UVA Health
No need to RSVP - just stop by to chat, and ask questions of the recruiters. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
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