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: Henrico County Recreation & Parks
Wednesday, April 24 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Come chat with staff from Henrico County Recreation & Parks about their local, summer jobs! They'll be tabling outside VCU Career Services' office/lobby. Stop by to get to know the organization, ask questions, and learn more about their available jobs! Students and alumni from all backgrounds can be a great fit for their opportunities. Learn more about Henrico County Recreation & Parks at https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/126044. From their profile, you can learn more about them, then view & apply to their active openings.
Resident Assistants Presentation
Presentation to RAs in WGN on resumes
Careers in the Commons: Ion Solar Virginia
Thursday, April 25th, 11:00am - 1:00pm | Come chat with Virginia Recruiter, Brandon Hawkins, from Ion Solar about 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 opportunities. Learn more here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/employers/757500
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.
Identity + 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.
