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A SPECIAL EDITION Prepared by
VCU CAREER SERVICES
We conducted a survey last year and found out that 60% of students don’t really know that we exist. So, hi. We’re VCU Career Services. This is an awkward way to meet, but we’ll go with it. We thought we’d take this time to answer a few of the big questions we often get from students.
What does VCU Career Services do? That all depends on you! We’re committed to your success, however YOU define it. Need an internship or a part-time job, like NOW? We’ll help you work on your resume or cover letter. Thinking about starting a business? Let’s hook you up
Exploring majors, industries and career paths
Searching for an internship, parttime or Federal Work-Study job
with a mentor. Wanna be a doctor? We’ll show you what you need to do to get into Med School. Do you have no idea what you want to do? No problem. Let’s explore. We love exploring. We can assist you with:
Developing professional skills such as interviewing and networking
Creating a resume/CV or cover letter
Developing a plan to get into a graduate or professional program
Just about anything else career-related
In addition, we host career workshops and ten industry-focused career fairs each year.
When should you visit Career Services?
Today. Tomorrow. As soon as possible. One thing we consistently hear from alumni is that they wish they had come to see us sooner. Don’t be one of those Rams who waits until graduation to figure it all out. After all, life decisions probably shouldn’t be made wearing a graduation robe and a funny hat. Start thinking about your life after VCU now. College is 4-5 years, and it goes by faster than you think. Whether you’ve had a career plan since the 3rd grade or you feel lost, we can assist you either way.
How the heck do I get started?
Most students start by making an appointment with a career adviser (also known as a career Sherpa). To make one, come see us in the University Student Commons. We’re right next to Chickfil-a. Grab some nuggets (as long as you share with us!) and stop by. You can also call us at 804-828-1645 or visit careers. vcu.edu. No time for an appointment? We host drop-ins every Mon. through Fri. from 11 am-3 pm in our office. Just come in and we’ll help you out!
What is this HireVCURams thing?
HireVCURams is your personal career portal. It provides you direct access to a database of part-time, full-time and Federal Work-Study jobs, as well as internships. You can build a resume and then search for, and apply to, opportunities in one place. HireVCURams also offers a complete listing of our upcoming events. You can even schedule an appointment with a career adviser. Log in to HireVCURams at careers.vcu. edu using your eID and password.