Career & Professional Development Advice

🎉Congratulations! You Landed a Summer Internship… Now What?

Kicking off your summer internship and looking to make an impression? We’ve gathered our best advice, tips, and strategies to help you stand out, make connections, and leave a lasting impact!

🚀 Shifting from Student to Intern

Transitioning from the classroom …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
Read more

No Summer Internship? No Problem! Here’s What YOU Can Do Instead

Didn’t land a summer internship? That’s more common than you think and it doesn’t mean this summer has to stall your career. In fact, this could be the perfect opportunity to explore your interests, build new skills, and invest in …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
Read more

Cats Helping Cats: Class of 2026 | Nova Network Group

Are you a senior preparing to graduate, but feeling unsure of your next career move? The job market for the Class of 2026 is competitive, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Villanova alumni are here to …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
Read more

New Opportunity: Columbia SPS Dean’s Fellowship Program

Are you considering graduate school and aiming to make an impact in your field? Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) has announced an exciting new opportunity for incoming master’s students: the Dean’s Fellowship Program, launching in Fall 2026.

This …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
Read more

5 Transferable Skills as a CLAS Student

As a liberal arts and sciences student, you’ve likely been asked dozens of times, “so what are you going to do with that major?” Then, maybe you start spiraling. Let’s stop using this rhetoric and reframe: As a liberal arts …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
Read more

Article Alert: Why Your Most Valuable Career Asset Isn’t on Your RĂ©sumĂ©

“Their conversation reveals a powerful insight about success that too often gets overlooked: the relationships we nurture matter more than the positions we hold. Keep reading for Maria’s friendship insight that could transform your professional life—or click here to listen to their full conversation.”

By Deana Andrews
Deana Andrews
Read more

When is graduate school right for me? 

So, you’ve decided you want to attend grad school…. But, when? Attending graduate school can be a transformative experience, both personally and professionally, but the timing is important to consider. It’s a good idea to look ahead and think about …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
Read more

How to Use AI in your Professional Development 

Using Artificial Intelligence for your Professional Development may seem like a scary thought but it is a great resource to add to your toolkit. The key is learning how to use it in a way that maximizes your success as …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
Read more

Calling all Psychology majors!  

My name is Maddie Battinelli, and I am the Professional Development Graduate Assistant in OUS and also a student in the M.S. psychology program at Villanova! Let’s talk about psychology…. 

What’s the first thing someone asks you when you tell them …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
Read more

CVs versus Resumes: What’s the Difference?

One point of confusion for job seekers can be the difference between a CV and a resume when applying for new opportunities. The terms can seem to be used interchangeably; however, there are some subtle differences between the two. 

Both …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
Read more