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Career and Professional Development for Virginia Tech students

Advising appointments in person, by Zoom, and by phone. Available during summer, fall, and spring. CPD is located in Smith Career Center on the Blacksburg campus.

Smith Career Center viewed across daffodils blooming in traffic circle that connects Washington Street and West Campus Drive on the Blacksburg campus.

Smith Career Center viewed across daffodils blooming in traffic circle that connects Washington Street and West Campus Drive on the Blacksburg campus.

Additional resources FOR:
GRADUATE STUDENTS   |   ALUMNI   |   FACULTY & STAFF   |   PARENTS & FAMILIES
EMPLOYERS   |   EMPLOYER PARTNERS

Outcomes after undergraduate degree

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    Iris professional photo booth

    Students and recent graduates can make an appointment to get a free professional photo to use on your LinkedIn profile (not on your resume!).

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    Interview Prep: web-based practice interview platform

    Practice, record, and review your verbal responses to interview prompts. Career and Professional Development has purchased this tool as a service to the Virginia Tech community. Can be used by anyone with a Virginia Tech email address. (Formerly called InterviewStream.)

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What can I do with this major?
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candidcareer
Watch 1- to 3-minute interviews of people working in real jobs.
Career SPots
Watch 1- to 4-minute videos on job search skills and tips.

Career Shift

Career Shift
Find internships and jobs in every career field.

GoinGlobal

GoinGlobal
Learn skills and sources for internships and jobs abroad or in the U.S.
Learn skills and sources in the U.S.A. careers portion of GoinGlobal.