VCU Career Services is ready and able to offer virtual career advising appointments to current students and alumni within one year of graduation. Individuals can select or change the medium of any appointment type within Handshake to Zoom, phone, or email (best for document review). You can also cancel and/or reschedule appointments via Handshake or by calling our front desk at 804-828-1645.
Remember that Handshake and useful resources on the VCU Career Services website remain available all students and alumni 24/7. You may also visit our virtual services and support page to see other ways our team can help you, even in this remote environment.
If you have questions about an existing appointment, please email your career advisor directly. If you have questions about how to set up an appointment, please contact us at careers@vcu.edu.
About us
Our goal is to help you develop a plan for defining and achieving your career and professional goals, starting your first semester at VCU. We offer individual advising appointments to students and alumni during their first year after graduation.
All VCU students may use our services. The School of Business and College of Engineering also have individual career centers.
Our office
Location: University Student Commons, first floor, across from Chick-Fil-A (with a satellite office in Hunton Student Center, Suite 205)
Hours
Virtual Advising Appointments and Document Review Available: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m
Fall 2020 Office Hours (Quick Questions): Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Suit Yourself Closet (By Appointment Only): Tuesday & Wednesday, 9 - 11 a.m.
Time is valuable. There's so many options after graduation. You're thinking about graduate school, but not quite sure if you're ready, or even prepared? You will learn the different opportunities you can explore for a Gap Year - the year between when you graduate with a bachelor's degree and enter into a graduate program. VCU Careers Services wants to help you maximize your experiences so that none of your time is wasted.
| Tuesday October 27, 3:30-4:00 pm | Learn more about our employer partner, Peace Corps, at this virtual employer showcase. In this showcase, you'll hear from company representatives and learn about what they do, how they do it, and what they look for in an applicant. After a brief panel and presentation, there will be time for Q&A from the audience. Students of all years and majors are encouraged to attend. Register through Zoom by clicking the blue button above. Check out Revature here: https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/employers/62535
| October 28th 12-1:15pm | Join Julia Bailey, Career Advisor Liaison to the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, for a workshop designed to help you learn how to speak about your skills as an IDS student in professional settings. This includes while networking, interviewing, or being asked questions by inquiring family and friends. This workshop will be a live presentation via Zoom. Because it is on Zoom, you will need to register for the event on both Handshake and Zoom. You can do this by using the Zoom link below so that you have personalized access to the event. Dress code will be casual to business casual. The event will not be recorded -- you must attend the session in order to hear Julia's advice on resumes and cover letters. If you RSVP, but are unable to attend the event for any reason, please unregister on Handshake by 5pm on Tuesday 10/20 so that we know to no longer expect you. Register for the zoom event using the following link: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tcuGgqz4uH9Glv0A1-BKyNbnbj8v3mcfk If you have any questions or need accommodations, please contact Julia Bailey at baileyje@vcu.edu.
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