Career Services for Graduates
Our services are free and available to all graduates of Virginia Wesleyan College.
Job Searching? Consider "Plan B"
If you are a recent graduate who is still job searching, understand that you are not alone. "In the best of times, finding a job is a job, and that's certainly the case in a tight job market. It's important not to panic, which will only drain your energy away from the task at hand--finding a job." Try some of these tips from Job Choices 2010 for Business and Liberal Arts Students* (www.jobweb.com).
1) Continue working on your job search: You can only get a job if you are actively pursuing one. Be persistent.
2) Work your network: Remind your contacts that you are looking for a job; continue expanding your network.
3) Revisit your career center: Many career centers offer services to alumni [VWC Career Services are available to ALL graduates!] Use the help available to you!
4) Consider "temping": Temporary work not only gives you a way to pay the bills, but can also help you build skills and experience that will be attractive to employers seeking full-time employees....When the economy improves, those same employers may opt to hire temps who performed well....
5) Look for ways to build new skills: In addition to temp jobs, volunteer opportunities can help you develop new skills that will make you a more appealing job candidate.
6) Rethink your options: Look at other careers that relate to your major or field. Be flexible!
(*Free Job Choices magazines are available in the Career Services Center to Seniors and Graduates.)
Thinking about a job or career change?
If you feel that some career assessment is in order, VWC alumni may take advantage of our FOCUS-2 program. FOCUS is a FREE service to all Virginia Wesleyan students and graduates. Visit our FOCUS site for complete instructions on registration and use.
You may also want to talk with a career counselor. Simply call 757.455.3337 or email career_services@vwc.edu to set up an appointment. Evening appointments, upon a counselor's availability, can sometimes be arranged to accommodate your work schedule.
Thinking about applying to Graduate School?
A Career Services counselor can assist you with coordinating your application timeline, preparing to take entrance exams, filling out applications and writing essays, and more. Call 757.455.3337 to schedule an appointment.
Would you like to assist current VWC students?
Our office often sponsors career panels, exposing current students to possible career paths associated with their majors and interests. If you would be willing to speak on a future panel, please send us an email at career_services@vwc.edu.
Is your organization or company looking to hire interns or new employees? If so, consider posting your position in our password-protected database that is accessible to Virginia Wesleyan students. Are you available to conduct mock interviews? Students are always needed to sharpen their interviewing skills.
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For other ways to stay connected to your alma mater, visit the Alumni Relations Office. Personal updates can be sent to alumni@vwc.edu. You may also want to sign up for FishNet, a new online community for Virginia Wesleyan alumni.