CLAS Internships and Experiential Learning: Apply to Earn Academic Credit for a Summer 2024 Internship

Earn Credit AND Be Paid!

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences encourages students to pursue internships and earn academic credit for them if appropriate. OUS oversees the internship-for-credit process and works with students to identify and pursue internship opportunities, …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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TONIGHT: Pre-Law Society Guest Speaker

Join the Pre-Law Society TONIGHT for Avalon “Internship Girl” Fenster from Forbes “30 Under 30” as she speaks about her application process, the professional world, and her first year pursuing law at Cornell.

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By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Attend the Business of Fashion Symposium: Behind the Seams: The Business That Builds Fashion on Monday, March 23

Posted on March 15th 2026

Fashion doesn’t thrive on creativity alone—it’s powered by a network of thinkers, strategists, and innovators working behind the scenes to turn vision into value. Villanova’s Business of Fashion Society is excited to present their annual …

By Bennett Nesley
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✨ February 2026 Professional Development and Internships News for You ✨

Exclusively for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students! Career, Internship, and Professional Development News and Events! ✨

Looking for Internship, Career, and Professional Development Support? Not Quite Sure How to Access Support or Where to Turn?

You are encouraged to …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Questions to ask to show you have the soft skills and professional etiquette employers want

When you reach the end of an interview and the employer asks if you have any questions, “No, I’m good” is the wrong answer. In 2026, employers are specifically looking for candidates who show high emotional intelligence and an interest …

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Template for student job seekers reaching out to alumni

When you reach out to alumni, the goal is to be respectful of their time and clear about your intentions. You aren’t asking for a job in the first email; you are asking for their perspective.

Here is a simple, …

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Template for students sending thank you note to employer after networking meeting or interview

A thank you note is more than just being polite. It is a way to keep the conversation going and show that you were actually paying attention. You should send this within 24 hours of your meeting while the details …

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Building a professional network in a digital world: A guide for college students and new grads

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

As economic challenges persist and AI tools are reshaping the entry level job market, this is putting pressure on young people looking for work. Whether you are looking for remote or in …

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An International Student’s Guide to Networking

This article was originally posted by Jonathan Javier, CEO & Founder of Wonsulting, LinkedIn.com

You apply for a job opening and you’re selected for an interview. “Finally,” you think to yourself, “the opportunity that I’ve been waiting for.” You prepare …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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How to Network in College (And Why It Matters)

Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …

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Wildcat Alumni Spotlight (Liz Holmes): “I’m the poster child for Villanova networking!”

Alumna: Liz Holmes

Graduation Year and Major: Chemical Engineering, 2021

Employer: 3M

Role: Senior Project Engineer

Q: What are some of your primary job responsibilities?

I work with the plant team at our manufacturing facilities to figure out what is …

By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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