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What is CareerConnections?

CareerConnections is a state-of-the art, web-based way for you to find out about current co-ops, internships, job openings, resume referrals and on-campus recruiting activities. Through CareerConnections, you can load and forward a resume that has been created in Microsoft Word.  Your registration profile and resume are stored in the VCU CareerConnections Candidate Database.

What are the Benefits?

• Resume Referral.  This is a behind the scenes process.  Your Career Coordinator will refer your resume to companies seeking specific skill sets.
• The On-Campus Interviewing Program brings more than 80 recruiting companies to campus each year. Through CareerConnections, you can sign-up for interviews with companies for co-ops, internship and full-time career opportunities.
• View current job listings
• Market yourself. Employers will have access to review the Career Center's database of student resumes by specific majors.

Sign-Up Procedures

1.    Register with CareerConnections
To sign-up for any on-campus interview, you must be a VCU student or recent alumni who is registered with CareerConnections.

How to register in brief: Registration Basics.

Read Resume Guidelines.  Prepare and submit your resume.  Once the resume is approved you may participate in VCU's On-Campus Interviewing Program. You may also participate in the Resume Referral Service and the Web Resume Books.  

2.    Sign-up for Campus Interviews

• Pre-select employers.

         Review position descriptions and make sure that you

§      meet the qualifications that the company has determined before submitting your resume.
§      submit a transcript when requested.
§      schedule yourself for the company's pre-recruiting information session (date, time, place) if applicable.

§      Submit your resume before the pre-select deadline Resume Drop Dates. The Career Center will send your resume to each employer you select.  

§     On Monday of each week, check your status to find out which interview invitations you have received. Carefully record your meeting times in your planning calendar.  

§      Frequently check and review your scheduled interviews for changes and/or cancellations.  

§      If it becomes necessary to cancel or reschedule an interview, the Friday before the actual interview date. 

§      Always keep your contact information up-to-date.  

3.       Prepare for and attend interviews

§      Research the company. 

§      Read Tips for Success  

§      Plan your interview attire.  

§      Stay in touch. Check your e-mail frequently for alerts about the status of your resume and any changes to your interview schedule.  Check the CareerConnections Calendar frequently. 

§      Be keenly aware of policies on Cancellations and No-Shows. By participating in the On-Campus Interview Program, you agree to understand and accept this policy.  

4.       Accepting employment

§      Contact your Career Coordinator as soon as possible to notify him/her of your job offer. 

§      If you accept the offer of employment, cease job search activity and withdraw from future interviews.  

§      Rescinding an official offer is unprofessional and not recommended.

 5.       Notes and Background

§      Strategies for a successful job search