Career Services
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
Your career starts now. Pamplin Career Services supports you at every stage, from exploring options as a first-year to securing internships and full-time roles as a senior, with personalized advising, career events, and employer connections. Meet with us early and often to build skills, gain experience, and graduate with confidence.
Employment Outcomes
87%
Placement Rate
$70,000
Median Starting Salary
Explore Career Resources & Opportunities
Whether you are exploring career paths, searching for internships or full-time roles, preparing to negotiate an offer, or building your professional network, these resources are designed to support you at every stage of your career journey. Use the tools below to connect with employers and alumni, research opportunities, strengthen your skills, and make informed career decisions.
- Full-time
- Full-time positions are positions with 30+ hours per week. For graduating seniors, the recruiting timeline for full-time positions will typically begin at the start of the Fall semester.
- Internships
- An internship is a temporary, full-time position intended to give undergraduate students experience in a particular field.
- Externships
- Externships are short, 1-2 day experiences designed to give undergraduate students a chance to learn more about a specific company and their opportunities, as well as a chance to network. Externships are typically intended for freshman or sophomore students who have not yet taken courses focusing on technical skills needed for the industry.
- Micro-internship
- Micro-internships are short-term, paid projects that can be completed at any time during the year. Micro-internships are a great way to add relevant experience to your resume. Due to the short-term nature of these projects, they are continuously being added to the micro-internships site, found here.
Certifications are a great way to boost your resume and showcase your skills. For additional training and courses, visit Virginia Tech’s LinkedIn Learning site.
- Accounting & Information Systems
- Business Information Technology
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+ (Net+)
- CompTIA Security+ (Sec+)
- GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- (ISC)2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
- Cisco (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- CompTIA CySA+
- CompTIA Pentest+
- (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager, (CISM)
- Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Management
- Marketing
Visit our Youtube channel to peruse previously recorded workshops and virtual content.
Your professional future is full of possibilities, but do you know which one is the best for you?
Universum’s CareerTest will help you make informed and strategic decisions about your career. With this tool, you’ll:
- Get a complete and personalized professional profile
- Discover your areas for improvement and ideal employers
- See if your salary expectations are on track
Plus, access free workshops to stand out in the job market.
Upcoming Events
Meet Our Team
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Jennifer Tortora , bioDirector of Career Services and Employer Relations
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Hannah Landers , bioAssistant Director of Career Services & Student Programming
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Cody Smith , bioAssistant Director of Employer Partnerships
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Abbie Bond , bioCareer Services Coordinator
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Jordan Hurst , bioUndergraduate Career Advisor
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Maria Zareen , bioUndergraduate Career Advisor
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Krista Davis , bioUndergraduate Career Advisor
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Fiona Brown , bioUndergraduate Career Advisor
Contact
Pamplin Hall
880 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-6602
Office Hours
8:00-5:00pm EST
Monday – Friday