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Career resources
The list of resources provided below can assist graduate students with career and professional development. Since many of these links are external, we have done our best to provide accurate information. Requests for additions should be directed to gradschool@vcu.edu.
Most popular links
- Council of Graduate Schools Career Portal
- VCU Career Services
- VCU School of Business Career Services
- VCU Engineering Career Services
- VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education
- The Versatile PhD
- My IDP
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- NIH Career Services for Graduate Students
Advice/help
- Phinished.org
- Modern Language Association
- The National Association of Graduate-Professional Students
- Association for Support of Graduate Students
- GradResources
- Essay Tips
- MCAT Prep Courses
Funding
- FinAid
- FIE.com
- National Science Foundation Funding
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Grants for Science Education
- GoodCall
- Open Education Database - Scholarship Information
- Scholarship Search
General resources
- CareerBuilder
- Monster.com
- ZipRecruiter for VCU Students
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Higher Ed Jobs
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- The Chronicle of Higher Education Career Network
- Academic 360
- Academic Careers Online
- Academic Employment Network
- Adjunct Nation
- American Psychological Association
- Area Vibes
- JobHero
- Printable Job Applications
- Zippia-The Career Expert
- LinkedIn Job Search Tool
- LinkedIn Internship Tool
- LinkedIn Salary Search Tool
- Velvet Jobs
- Student Internship Guide
- Best Value Schools
Arts and entertainment
- New York Foundation for the Arts
- American Alliance of Museums
- Careers in Museums (Smithsonian)
- American Institute of Graphic Designers Survey of Design Salaries
- Americans for the Arts Job Bank
- Entertainment Careers
- Art Jobs
- ArtsTie
Architecture/planning/environmental design
- AIArchitect
- Architects from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Interior Designers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Landscape Architects from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- American Planning Association
- Urban and Regional Planners from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- ReSources.Com Professional Directory
Business
- Econ-jobs.com
- Accountants and auditors from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Management Analysts from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Kauffman Foundation
- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Becoming A Financial Analyst
- Budget Analysts from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Careers-in-Finance
- Market Research Analysts from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Marketing Executive
- National Association of Realtors
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES)
- Net Impact
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
- Masters in Accounting
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners and Investigators (California)
- National Association of Sales Professionals
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Business Ethics: The Magazine of Corporate Responsibility
- Careers in Consulting
- National Human Resources Association
- Society for Human Resources Management
- AdAge.com
- Careers in Marketing
- Real Estate Brokers and Sales Agents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- National Retail Federation
- Purchasing Managers, Buyers, and Purchasing Agents from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Retail Career Paths to CEO
- Accounting Job Board
- Accounting Principals
- LinkedIn Human Resources Jobs
- LinkedIn Sales Jobs
- LinkedIn Project Management Jobs
Communication/media/journalism
- AdAge.com
- ADWEEK
- Association of Magazine Media
- JournalismJobs.com
- Writer’s Digest
- Meeting Professionals International
- Virtual Events Institute
Education
- National Association of Independent Schools
- Education America
- High School Guidance Counselor Career Profile
- Social Workers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Library Professional Associations and Organizations
- Society of American Archivists
- National Center to Improve Recruitment and Retention of Qualified Personnel for Children with Disabilities
- AmeriCorps
- Fortune School
- Teach for America
- American Psychological Association
- Teach Tomorrow
- Early Childhood Education Guide
- English Teacher in China
Engineering and computer science
- Engineering Jobs
- Progressive Engineer
- Virtual Library: Engineering
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- American Mathematical Society
- American Statistical Association
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
- Society of Actuaries
- ASCE Environmental and Water Resources Institute
- Institute of Industrial Engineers
- The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Nuclear Society
- Computer Science Online
- LinkedIn Computer Science Jobs
- LinkedIn Engineering Jobs
- Discover Data Science
Environment
- Environmental Career Opportunities
- Environmental Career.com
- EPA Careers and Internships
- Green Jobs Network
- The Nature Conservancy
- Tree Hugger
- The Green Economy Resource Guide
- Environmental Science.org
Government
- USA Jobs
- US Government Jobs by State and Oversees
- GovtJobs.com
- USA.gov A-Z Index of U.S. Departments and Agencies
- Yearly Federal Salaries and Wages
- State Government Jobs
- U.S. House of Representatives
- U.S. Senate
- Military Careers
- Fire Science
- Emergency Management
- Cybersecurity
Health and medicine
- Nursing Degree Guide
- Phlebotomist
- Acupuncture schools
- Careers in Art Therapy
- Careers in Music Therapy
- Explore Health Careers.org
- Student Doctor Network
- What is Osteopathic Medicine?
- American Counseling Association
- What is a Psychiatrist?
- What is a School Psychologist?
- Physician Assistant Education Association
- American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Career Zone
- Today’s Podiatrist, podiatry career information for students
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
- Gateway to Chinese Medicine, Health and Wellness
- How to become a naturopathic doctor
- Careers in Massage Therapy
- Careers in Speech Pathology and Audiology
- Association of Chiropractic Colleges
- Careers in Dentistry
- Agricultural and Food Scientists from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational therapy careers
- Veterinarian: Career Information
- Veterinary training and service opportunities
- Specialty Dentistry
- Health Policy Specialist
- Optometrist: Career Information
- Pharmacy Career Information from the AACP
- About physical therapy careers
- CAPTE-Accredited physical therapist education programs in the U.S.
- Athletic Training Career Information from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- TravelNursing.org
- RN to BS-Careers in Nursing
- Registered Nurse Guide
- Medical Assistants
- American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
- Careers in the Medical Field
- Nursing Schools Guide
- Nursing Degree Programs
- Medical Assistant Careers in Virginia
- CNA Classes Guide
- RN to BSN Online Programs
- TravelNurse
- Nurse.org
- TopNursing
- Registered Nursing
- Accredited Online Medical Assistant Programs Career Guide
- NCLEX-PN Practice Questions
- CNA Free Training Guide
Humanities
Language and international
- LatPro (Spanish bilingual and Hispanic jobs)
- Language Jobs
- Multilingual Vacancies
- EscapeArtist: Overseas Living
- Lonely Planet
- CIA World Factbook
- The Expatriate Cafe
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
- Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
- Teach English in Asia
- The American Translators Association
- The American Association of Language Specialists
- The Translator’s Home Companion
- Transitions Abroad: Work, Study, Travel, Live
- JobMonkey.com
- U.S. Agency for International Development
- NIRA’s World Directory of Think Tanks
- World Policy Institute
- Going Global
- EFL Sensei Jobs
Law and public policy
- FindLaw for Students
- Lawyers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Martindale.com
- Criminal Justice Profiles.org
- Police and Detectives from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Internet Legal Resource Group
- World Directory of Think Tanks
Nonprofit
- Idealist.org
- The Center for Effective Philanthropy
- Nonprofit Career Network
- Careers in Nonprofits
- GuideStar
- Philanthropy Journal
- Volunteering & NonProfit Careers
Science
- SciPhD Training
- Science Careers
- Science Buddies
- AAAS Science Careers
- Biohealthmatics.com
- Biospace.com
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Association of Zoos and Aquariums
- National Science Teachers Association
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences
- SeaGrant marine careers
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
- American Medical Informatics Association
- Bio-Link
- Life Sciences World
- Agricultural and Food Scientists from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Conservation Scientists and Foresters from the Occupational Outlook Handbook
- American Society for Microbiology
- American Astronomical Society
- American Geophysical Union
- PhysicsWorld.com
Social Work
- Careers in Social Work
- Jobs in Social and Welfare Work
- Guide to licensing
- Guide to degrees
- Writing a social work resume
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