The Vanderbilt Career Center.

Undergraduate Students.

In support of the Deans of the College of Arts and Science, Peabody College, Blair School of Music, School of Engineering, and School of Nursing, the Vanderbilt Career Center (VCC) designs and delivers services that seek to connect students, alumni, and employers for mutual benefit.

Working in collaboration with faculty and campus partners, our staff assists students in the development of individual action plans that make the most of their Vanderbilt education, resources, and connections to secure internship and full-time post graduate opportunities.

VCC staff work with students based on their reported interest in a specific industry career cluster which has been identified through the ICAP/Coaching Assessment process. Currently, there are seven industry clusters; 1) Public Service, Government, Law; 2) Engineering and Technology; 3) Finance, Real Estate, Insurance; 4) Consulting, Management, Human Resources & Sales; 5) Arts, Communications & Media; 6) Education, Social Services, and Community Organizations; and 7) Health & Science.

For students undecided or unclear about their career goals, the VCC offers coaching to assist students with clarification of goals.

Coaching activities are offered individually and in groups. Industry specific programs and services offered throughout the year include: industry career days and networking events, resume development consultation, interview training, campus recruiting, and internship and job search expresses designed to assist students with pursuing internship and full-time professional opportunities.

Graduate Students

The Vanderbilt Career Center (VCC) serves graduate students enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in the School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and the Divinity School interested in pursuing opportunities in industry, government, and/or non-profit.

Students pursuing academic employment should contact their faculty advisors or the departments in which they are currently enrolled for career advising and job search assistance.

Graduate students who are undecided about their career goals are encouraged to contact the Vanderbilt Psychological Counseling Center (VPCC) for career assessment and counseling and then be referred to the VCC for appropriate follow up.

Additionally, the VCC partners with the Peabody Career Center, Owen Career Management Center, and the Owen Special Programs Office to support students enrolled in a professional Masters program in Peabody College of Education and Human Development and MS Finance who are pursuing their first full-time professional opportunity. Services to these students include: access to VCC job and internship database, industry career days and networking events, and campus recruiting.