Launch your Career
At Vanderbilt, your career journey begins long before graduation. Whether you’re exploring options, building experience, or preparing for your first professional role, the Career Center is here to help you launch with confidence. Our team partners with you to identify your goals, strengthen your skills, and connect you with meaningful opportunities that align with your passions and values. From personalized career coaching to employer networking events and internship programs, we’ll help you take the next step toward a future that’s uniquely yours.
Explore Your Path
Join a Vandy In Community
Vandy In Communities are industry-specific learning communities that connect you with students, alumni, and professionals who share your interests and ambitions. Each community provides tailored support—through programming, coaching appointments, drop-ins, workshops, and more—as you build your network and explore opportunities that align with your career goals.
You can belong to as many communities as you would like! How involved you are in each community is up to you.
Meet with a Career Coach or Advisor
Career Coaching helps you explore possibilities, clarify goals, and take confident steps toward your future. Whether you stop by during drop-in hours for quick guidance or schedule a one-on-one appointment for deeper conversations, our coaches provide personalized support on everything from preparing for internships, résumés, and interviews to exploring career paths and opportunities.
Schedule an appointment on Handshake or view our drop-in hours.
Explore Immersive Experiences
The Career Center offers a range of immersive experiences that connect you directly with industries, organizations, and professionals, giving you the chance to learn by doing. From Vanderbilt on Madison Avenue to Vandy in Hollywood, Vandy Shadow, and the NYC Academic Internship Program, these programs provide first-hand exposure to real-world environments, help you build professional networks, and allow you to explore potential career paths before graduation.