Building Bright Futures – The Launch Center is Here for You!

Southern Virginia University’s mission statement concludes with the goal to “launch [students] into successful lives and careers.” Whether you’re a student or alumnus launching your own career or grad school journey, faculty member or staffer looking for ways to better support your students, or a prospective employer interested in finding talent hungry to “launch,” you’ve come to the right place!

Prospective Students

Considering becoming a Knight? Check out what SVU can offer to support your prep for a future career!

Students

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Launch your career with confidence! Here you’ll find valuable tools, guidance, and opportunities to help you navigate your professional journey.

Alumni

Your journey doesn’t end at graduation, and neither does our support! Find resources to help you network, mentor, or continue your professional growth.

Employers & Graduate Programs

Explore ways to share info about your openings or programs and engage with our campus.

Missionaries

We’re here to support you as you move from a mission to the next phase of life! Explore careers, add your mission to your resume, and more.

Faculty & Staff

You’re at SVU because you love your students. We provide resources and best practices to help you support them in their next steps.

Featured Articles

How to Get a Job Anywhere Without Applying Online

This blog post from cultivatedculture.com is one of our favorite comprehensive resources on managing your job or internship search. Follow even part of this process and you’ll get further than most people who solely use the “shotgun approach” to submitting …

By Tyler Orr
Tyler Orr Career Services Director
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What Is an Informational Interview?

When it comes to choosing a career, there are plenty of ways to learn more about it before you take the next step. You can take classes, read about it, or even try a virtual work experience. One other excellent …

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4 Salary Negotiation Tips (Including Sample Scripts)

Negotiating your salary can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search process—but it doesn't have to be. If you're well prepared to negotiate, you'll relieve yourself of nearly all your negotiation stress. So, here are four …

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Contact & Location

Phone
​(540) 261-8461
Address

Main Hall 219
One University Hill Dr.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Walk-in Hours - Every week in Main 219

Monday: 10-1:00

Tuesday: 3-6:00

Wednesday: 2-5:00

Thursday: 11-2:00

Friday: 9-10:45 and 12:15-2:00