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
Allyship & Action: Support for Queer Individuals in the Workplace
Wednesday, October 16 from 4-5 p.m. | Workplace culture, policies, and practices can all be major contributors to the health and wellness of an organization's employees. This panel session -- designed for both members of the Queer community and their allies -- will address the unique challenges that LGBTQIA+individuals face in professional spaces. Panelists will also provide specific strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, addressing microaggressions and discrimination, approaching identity disclosure, creating and advocating for inclusive policies, understanding and practicing allyship, and accessing key resources. Join us for an honest conversation aimed at helping you and your colleagues create and sustain a healthy, supportive work environment for all.
Careers in the Commons: McIntire School of Commerce - Masters Programs
Thursday, October 17th | 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Jim McEnerny, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Recruiting at the McIntire School of Commerce, will be visiting VCU to chat with student about their M.S. in Commerce and M.S. in Accounting programs. Stop by the table outside VCU Career Services in the University Student Commons (across from Chick-fil-A).
Following tabling, Jim will offer 1:1 open timeslots to review resumes and transcripts and talk through what the program can offer students on an individual level.
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
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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