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If you are a Vanderbilt alumni wishing to assist other Vanderbilt alumni, there are a number of ways to do so. The best way to get involved is to join VUconnect. For help with VUconnect, please see this page and follow the instructions there. Please contact Alumni Relations with any questions you may have by email vuconnect@vanderbilt.edu or call the Help Desk at (615) 322-5578. Help is available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
Seeking Assistance
If you are a Vanderbilt alumni in need of career assistance, we may be able to help. The first step in establishing a relationship with the Career Center is to complete the survey below. The survey will help us direct you to the most appropriate resources to aid you. Feel free to browse and access the resources listed in the Career Resources section as appropriate to your needs.
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Career Resources
The Vanderbilt Career Center provides a variety of career resources for Recent Graduates who have been out of school two years or less as well as resources that may be used by All Alumni, regardless of graduation date. The below list of resources indicates which resources are available to the two classifications of Alumni. If the alumni classification is listed in the resource section then the alumni of that classification can utilize that resource. "Recent Graduates" appears in green where they have access to a specific resource, while "All Alumni" appears in red where all alumni have access.
Job Search Database
DoreWays: A password-protected site where you can search for entry-level and experienced hire positions. In addition to hosting Vanderbilt Career Center positions, jobs are posted by NACElink and CareerBuilder. For access to DoreWays, Alumni must first setup an alumni email forwarding account.Instructions for obtaining an Alumni DoreWays Account:
Signing up for a DoreWays Alumni account is easy. Follow these steps to create and get access to your account today!
- Establish an Vanderbilt Alumni Email account by setting up an email forwarding account through VUconnect.
- Log in to VUconnect
- After logging in, you will see a link for Email Forwarding Service in the Online Directory section, click to enter that section.
- Please read all information about the forwarding addresses and then follow the instructions for creating your alumni email address. Use that email address in the below form in Step 2
- Need a VUconnect account or assistance? Visit VUconnect Registration Help to get your account setup. Please contact Alumni Relations with any questions you may have by email vuconnect@vanderbilt.edu or call the Help Desk at (615) 322-5578. Help is available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
- Register with your Alumni Email account here. Please note it may take 24 hours for your account to be approved. Thank you for your patience.
- After you receive your username and password, please log into DoreWays and complete your Profile. This will assist the system in finding opportunities that match your skills.
Recent Graduates
All Alumni
Programs
A number of Career Center programs are available and a schedule and eligibility of events is available through DoreWays. Specific events include the Fall and Spring Industry Career Days, Law School Fair, and Health Professions Fair.
Recent Graduates
All Alumni
Campus Interviews
To submit resumes for consideration for on campus recruiting, please log in to DoreWays and follow the instructions for applying for positions.
Recent Graduates
Networking
A Vanderbilt network of alumni, students, and friends worldwide. This is a valuable resource for Vanderbilt students and alumni to help build your network and get/share career advice.
VUconnect is an online community where you can ...
- Connect and share news with friends.
- Connect and find classmates.
- Connect with a VU chapter near you.
- Connect and build networking relationships.
- Connect and get/share career advice.
- Connect with Vanderbilt, wherever you are.
(IMPORTANT NOTE: For help with VUconnect, please see this page and follow the instructions there. Please contact Alumni Relations with any questions you may have by email vuconnect@vanderbilt.edu or call the Help Desk at (615) 322-5578. Help is available weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.)
Recent Graduates
All Alumni
Career Coaching
Coaching can be done in the office or conducted over the phone. Appointments with a career coach can be scheduled through the front desk or if a career coach has an established relationship with alumni, the coach can schedule appointment. Alumni will be assigned to the coach who is handling the specific industry cluster in which they graduated.
Recent Graduates
Career Transition Services
Alumni, living in the middle Tennessee area, are eligible to receive Career Assessment Testing at Vanderbilt's Psychological and Counseling Center (VPCC). This is a great first step if an alumni is interested in making a career change and need assistance with identifying options that match his/her personality, skills, and interests. A nominal fee is charged. To schedule an appointment, the alumni will need to call the VPCC at 615-322-2571. They can learn more about the VPCC at www.vanderbilt.edu/pcc/
Alumni seeking career transition assistance may gather information and advice from community transition groups and professional organizations. While the Vanderbilt Career Center does not endorse these resources, career transition groups and professional organizations can provide much needed help in career changing and job search.
Recent Graduates
All Alumni
Credential Services
The Vanderbilt University Career Center stopped offering credential services to students and alumni on February 01, 2004. Due to the advancement of automated electronic data management services, the administration concluded that it was more convenient and expeditious for individuals to manage his/her credentials.
On May 04, 2009 the Vanderbilt University Career Center sent out letters notifying alums that their files will be purged unless they have established accounts through Interfolio for electronic storage and returned consent forms by June 1, 2009.
Click here to view copy of letter to alumni.
Click here to view copy of consent form to transfer file to Interfolio.
If you wish to open a credential file, you may contact Interfolio or another credential management service of your choice.
All Alumni
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