Career Resources for A&S Students
The resources listed below are those that have been identified as being most relevant for Arts & Sciences students who need job and internship search guidance, as well as Prehealth and Prelaw issues. These are not the only resources available. For a complete review, check out the University Career Services Information for Students webpage.
Career Guidance Walk-ins and Appointments
While at U.Va., most Arts & Sciences students take advantage of career counseling appointments and walk-in hours at University Career Service in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium. The afternoon walk-ins last about 15 minutes and are intended for quick questions. 45-minute advising sessions with a career counselor are available by calling (434) 924-8900.
Sample resumes and cover letter for A&S students
Many Arts & Sciences students review sample resumes and cover letters to help with their own material preparations. See a list of samples organized by career interest area.
Preprofessional Advising Services – Pre-Law and Pre-Health
U.Va.’s Preprofessional Advising Services office provides support for students preparing for careers in law, medicine, and other health professions including dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. Students should register for the Proprofessional Listservs to ensure they are up-to-date on preprofessional information. Preprofessional Services offers walk-ins and appointments to discuss students preprofessional needs.
Optimal Resume: Online Resume Creation Service
OptimalResume is a great tool to help Arts & Sciences students create their first resume. It prompts students to think about the wide range of experiences they have had as a student that are relevant to include on a resume. The formatting options let students see how a variety of different layouts will look, while still allowing them to personalize their resume and make it unique.
Interfolio: Reference File Service
University Career Services offers this online reference file service through a partnership with Interfolio, Inc. Highlights of the service include many features frequently requested by students seeking reference file service:
- One-day service on all file send requests
- Complete online management of files with 5 MB of document storage space (100 pages)
- Online storage of other application documents: e.g., resumes, writing samples, cover letters
- Accounts in one year increments with reduced fees for document mailings
Interfolio.com manages the operations of the credentials file services, while University Career Services staff provides counseling and guidance on how to obtain reference letters.
MyUCS: Links to career sources only for current U.Va. students
MyUCS is a secure site that allows University Career Services to offer specialized websites to UCS staff and students. Current U.Va. Students can access many different career resources such as Goinglobal, WetFeet, Vault, and over 20 other online job and internship listing subscription resources.