Valdosta State University understands the needs that university students have in determining their career goals. Career Opportunities offers a variety of programs to assist VSU students in choosing their majors, identifying career objectives, obtaining practical work experience, and seeking relevant employment upon graduation.

Individual career counseling is available for students who wish to explore how their abilities, values, and interests match particular career fields. Seminars on career-related topics are also offered each semester. Students may utilize the varied resources in the office including printed career materials, video descriptions of occupations, and computer-assisted career exploration programs.

The office offers internships and cooperative education opportunities to assist students with gaining practical experience related to their career goals. Students who intend to graduate from VSU or who participate in a recognized transfer program are eligible to participate in the cooperative education program. Students must obtain sophomore status before being placed in a Co-op position and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Full-time and part-time job vacancy listings are also posted. On-campus interviews are scheduled with employers interested in interviewing students/alumni for professional employment. Seniors are encouraged to register with the office the first semester of their senior year so that the office can best assist them in their job search. For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, students may call 333-5942 or drop by in person at The Office of Career Opportunities, Powell Hall-West, 2nd floor.

It is the Mission of the Office of Career Opportunities to provide career development and awareness, experiential learning, and professional employment opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and alumni as well.    

Resources

• Resume Packet
• Student Teacher Packet
• View Full-Time Job Listings: Register at College Central Network (CCN)
• Job of the Week
• Vault Career Insider

Credit Card Payment

Career Opportunities utilizes MarketPlace for credit card payment of career day registration fees and other services. MarketPlace accepts Mastercard, Visa and Discover.

Job Posting

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