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Career Services
Career Services assists cadets with career planning, career experiences, and employment or graduate education opportunities leading to successful transitions following graduation.
VMI Office of Career Services is here to help and support you during these exceptional times.
In accordance with VMI policy, we are making adjustments to our services and programming. We are changing our service delivery to help you virtually through phone, email, chat, and remote appointments!
Cadets and Alumni: You can make an appointment through Handshake. Login using your VMI credentials and click on "Career Center" to make an appointment. Email careerservices@vmi.edu if you experience any issues.
Join us on Microsoft Teams for Wednesday Virtual Office Hours from 1100-1300 hrs. Please email us at careerservices@vmi.edu for more information.
Employers: Please email careerservices@vmi.edu. While we won’t be able to accommodate employer visits for now, we are happy to assist with job and internship postings and virtual interview through Handshake.
The Post might be closed, but we are still here to help! Email us at careerservices@vmi.edu and/or call 540-464-7560
UPDATE: Gradaute School Exam Prep Discounts!
VMI cadets and alumni may now purchase test prep course vouchers from The Princeton Review at significant discounts! Please view this flyer for more information or email careerservices@vmi.edu.
It is best to take these entrance examinations while you are still at VMI; the scores will stay valid 2-5 years depending on the test.
COVID-19 Career Support and Resources
Along with virtual appointments, here are some other resources that you may find beneficial:
Webinars
Career Services has begun hosting a series of webinars centered around networking and job hunting in this time of economic uncertainty and increased reliance on digital tools. Cadets are invited to call in and participate each week, and highlights of these events will be posted for anyone who was not able to attend.
Job Search, Virtual Interviews, and Networking
At this time, most interviews and networking events are being held virtually. These resources will help you navigate how to network and interview online, as well as tips on how to update your job search:
- Interviewing Guide: From the VMI Office of Career Services, this resource provides tips and steps to take to best prepare for an upcoming interview.
- What does the Coronavirus pandemic mean for your job search?: In this article, The Muse provides six job search tips such as digital networking and skills training opportunities.
- Coronavirus Resources: COVID-19 career resources from VAULT career information center.
- 9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview: Harvard Business School gives tips on how to prepare for your virtual interviews.
- How Will Coronavirus Affect Your Job Search in 2020?: This post from VAULT gives an overview of how the coronavirus may affect your job search and some suggestions how how to change your job search strategies.
- Coronavirus And Your Career: How To Effectively Network During A Quarantine: Forbes gives recommendations on how to virtually build and maintain your network.
- 20 Video Interview Tips: The Muse offers 20 suggestions on how to prepare for your Google Hangout, Skype, or Zoom interviews.
- 11 Tips for Video Interview Success: VAULT has 11 tips on how to communicate your value during virtual interviews.
- How to Job Hunt During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Five suggestions from Fortune on how to job search during the pandemic.
