Our Services

The Career Center serves undergraduate, and graduate students enrolled full-time in all Vanderbilt schools and colleges, and we also provide career coaching to recent graduates (0-2 years out). We provide students with ongoing opportunities to learn about and explore professional opportunities, including career coaching, workshops, career panels, career fairs, field trips, and more.  We have many resources available to help you prepare for the world of work. Please visit us anytime during your time at Vanderbilt and take advantage of all we have to offer!

Our staff helps students gain clarity about:

Who We Serve

Undergraduate Students: Students enrolled full-time in Blair School of Music, College of Arts and Science, Peabody College, and School of Engineering.

Graduate Students:

The Career Center’s Graduate Senior Career Coaches support the non-academic career plans of graduate students in STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences disciplines. These plans include internships, alt-ac careers, post-ac opportunities, and related career opportunities outside of the academy. The Graduate Coaches also support master’s candidates interested in pursuing doctoral studies and offer specific programming for students considering applying to PhD programs.

Requests for assistance with applications and other dossier materials for the academic job market should be directed to your PIs, dissertation supervisors, committee members, and other academic mentors, including Directors of Graduate Study, Department Chairs and individuals in your department/discipline, as they are best equipped to guide you through the nuances of tenure-track searches in your field and discipline.

• Career services to graduate students are predominantly focused on the non-academic (alt-ac) search.
• Graduate students who plan to seek tenure track or other academic teaching positions are encouraged to work closely with their advisor and academic department for guidance on the application and interview process.
• Career coaches can assist graduate students with career exploration and career development, and the non-academic job search process including resume and cover letter reviews, practice interviews, and social media/networking activities.
• Graduate students are welcome at employer events including career fairs, employer information sessions, and workshops.

Alumni: 0 – 2 years after graduation

Schedule a Coaching Appointment

Login to DoreWays to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific goals and gain clarity from one of our career coaches.

Students should visit our office during drop-in hours for resume & cover letter reviews.

Drop-ins

Monday – Thursday

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST

Career Center (SLC, 2nd Floor)

Tuesday

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST

Virtual (Zoom link in DoreWays)

Wednesday – Thursday

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. CST

Commons Center, Room 217

Discover Professional Opportunities through DoreWays

DoreWays is the Career Center’s online resource where you can learn about and connect to professional opportunities on and off-campus.

You can search for internship and job opportunities in different industries; experience the hiring process by applying and interviewing on campus with employers; sign up for professional development workshops led by alumni or employers that provide insight into the workplace and skills needed to be competitive; search for career meetups offered on campus, and much more!

All Vanderbilt undergraduate students have access to DoreWays. Use your VUnetID and password on the Single Sign-On page to log into your account.

Commodore Closet

2021 – 2022 Commodore Closet application

Are you in need of professional attire for an upcoming interview, Career Fair, or other professional development experience but have financial concerns?

Qualifications: You must be a current undergraduate or graduate student and have financial needs based on records with the Office of Student Financial Services.

What is expected of me? You can pick up the card & packet at the Career Center. Within a week of purchasing your outfit, turn in all receipts to the Career Center, write a thank-you note to the donor (you may remain anonymous if preferred), and then give the note to the Career Center in person or electronically. If submitting via email, send it to cathy.weisbrodt@vanderbilt.edu.

Please note: The card will not affect your financial aid, but you may need to complete a Form 1099 for income tax purposes. We have a limited supply of cards due to funding. Please allow up to 10 business days from the time of the request to receive your card. Stop by or email cathy.weisbrodt@vanderbilt.edu for more information.

Our Mission

We educate and coach Vanderbilt students, connecting them to a world of possibilities.

Our Vision

Empowering meaningful futures.