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
Careers in the Commons: Chesterfield County Police Department (October 2024)
Monday, October 28th from 11am-1:00pm | Come chat with recruiters from Chesterfield County Police Department about their employment opportunities. Stop by their table inside the University Student Commons near the VCU Career Services Office for more information!
Students and alumni from all backgrounds can be a great fit for their opportunities. Learn more about Chesterfield Police Department at: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/15828
Transformative Learning Week: Micro-Internships
Monday, October 28th, 2024, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | virtual via Zoom | Are you looking for virtual, paying, non-academic credit projects that can earn you up to $300 for a 15-hour project?
Join our friends at Parker Dewey virtually on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. as a part of VCU's Experiential Learning Week!
Here's what you'll learn:
An overview of what Micro-Internships are and their value
Examples of the types of projects available
A brief demonstration of the platform
Transformative Learning Week: Finding & Funding International Internships
Monday, October 28th, 2024, 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.
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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