Career Opportunities

Your guide to majors, careers and opportunities

Explore common job titles, recent employers, alumni career paths, extracurriculars and skill-building opportunities associated with each VCU School of Business major. Review major maps for degree requirements, find common entry-level jobs for business graduates and discover ways to get involved on and off campus to support your academic and career goals.

AI Tools

AI Career Exploration for Business Students

AI tools like ChatGPT can help you explore career paths, understand your options and prepare your materials—quickly and creatively. No matter your major, here’s how to start using AI to your advantage.

AI QUICK STARTER GUIDE

AI QUICK STARTER WORKSHEET

1. Clarify Your Career Interests

Use AI to learn what roles exist, what they involve and what fits your skills and values.

VCU Handshake

Maximizing Handshake for Career Opportunities

Handshake is VCU's official career platform and job portal, built specifically for students and recent grads. Use it to connect with employers, find career events and apply for opportunities. Here's how to maximize your Handshake:

1. Tap ‘Follow’ and Stay in the Know!

Want to be the first to hear about internships, jobs, and events? Follow your favorite employers to get updates tailored just for you.

Your Career To-Do List

Small steps = big momentum. 

Use this checklist to build skills, prep your materials and take advantage of what VCU Business has to offer:

Business Career Services Resources

Skill Builders

Contact us

Have questions or ready to take the next step in your career journey?
We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Business Career Services
Snead Hall, Room B1102
(804) 828-3710
buscareer@vcu.edu

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