15-minute mini-appointments

Days and hours offered:

• On days that fall or spring semester classes are in session.
• M-F 11am-3pm.
• See office hours for closings and changes.

Extended hours (resume kickoff):

• First four weeks of fall semester.
• Only on days that classes are in session.
• Extended hours: M-F 10am-4pm.
• See office hours for closings and changes.

Mini-appointments by advance scheduling

• Mini-appointments are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, and give you a set 15-minute timeslot for advising.
• If you realize you would like a mini-appointment within under 24 hours, you may call us to ask if we have an opening.
• Check our office hours for closings or changes to advising hours.
• Mini-appointments are available virtually and in person.

Drop-in is not being offered for fall 2021 for safety reasons

• Due to CDC guidelines, and for the safety of our community, we will not be offering drop-in advising in the fall 2021 semester.
• The drop-in process did not provide an appointment and was not a guarantee of advising; it potentially leads to overcrowding in a limited indoor space.

Multiple modes, safety, masks

• Advising will be offered both virtually and in person starting fall 2021.
• In-person advising is held in the Smith Career Center. 
• Please do not come in person to Smith Career Center if you are not feeling well or have cold symptoms. Instead change to a virtual appointment or re-schedule.
• For in-person contacts: Even if not mandated, our staff may choose to wear masks for health and safety reasons. Advisors might choose to ask advisees to wear a mask. As a student, you should also feel free to ask your advisor to wear a mask, if that makes you feel more comfortable.
• The Virginia Tech Ready site provides information about health and safety for the university community. 

• Mini-appointments are for quick resume reviews, quick cover letter reviews, and other very brief advising.
• Before a resume review, see our resume guide and reference list instructions.
  
• Before a cover letter review, see cover letter guidelines.
• Some common questions that students ask are answered in our Career Q&A Today quick videos by our CPD advisors, and might help answer your questions.

Alternative timing and amount of time with advisor

• Students seeking advising during summer, breaks, or other times when mini-appointments are not available, are welcome to schedule a regular advising appointment. Most regular advising appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
• Mini-appointments are for 15 minutes. If you need more time, schedule a regular 30-minute advising appointment.
• If you have a brief question and are not sure if you need advising, please call our office.