Career & Professional Development Advice

Virtually Connecting With Liberal Arts and Sciences Students Exploring Career Interests and Pathways

Making decisions about careers can be confusing for students, especially for those liberal arts and sciences students who are undecided about a particular path and open to the many possibilities that exist.

That’s why the BRIDGE Society exists.

The BRIDGE …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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10 reasons why the world needs more women in leadership roles

Soured from Moorepay, published on March 7, 2024.

In today’s world, women may not always realise their potential, and once unleashed, they have a direct route to success. When they find themselves in a leadership role, their capability and abilities …

By Grace Rhead
Grace Rhead
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October Has Arrived! Here’s Your Fall 2024 Professional Development Rundown!

CONNECT/NETWORK WITH ALUMNI DURING HOMECOMING: HERE’S HOW! 
On Friday, Oct. 25, please make plans to attend the Homecoming Student-Alumni Mentoring and Networking Event! You’ll have the opportunity to make GREAT connections with alumni who have built outstanding careers in a …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Prioritize your future! Enroll in an ASPD course during the Spring 2025 semester!

Liberal Arts and Sciences students at Villanova are encouraged to register in one (or two or three!) Arts and Sciences Professional Development (ASPD) one-credit courses. Our courses are designed to help you achieve a number of things:

* Explore and discover …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Perfect your Elevator Pitch: Strategies for Navigating Cultural Nuances in the US

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In this live Career Fair Ready webinar, we will discuss the intricacies of tailoring your elevator pitch as an international student. Explore essential elements such as cultural sensitivity, language considerations, and adapting pitch content to resonate across diverse cultural backgrounds. …

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

September 2024: Career and Professional Development News for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students

FALL 2024 EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (EVEN MORE ON HANDSHAKE!)

SUMMER (AND SPRING) 2025 INTERNSHIPS AND FULL-TIME ROLES ON HANDSHAKE

Certain fields, like consulting, finance, and technology, are hiring Spring and Summer 2025 interns and seniors for full-time roles now! Not …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Peak Recruitment Seasons by Industry that International Students Should Know

Peak Recruitment Seasons by Industry That International Students Should Know was originally published on Interstride.

Are you a college student wondering when to start applying for a full-time job? In the US, the timing of when you should apply for …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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FAQ for International Students

I want to attend the Career Fair this year, where do I start?

It is never too early in your academic career to visit the Career Fair, which is held twice a year. In your first year, you may want …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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5 Tips for Navigating the H-1B Visa Process

Each year, thousands of international students apply for H-1B visas—temporary non-immigrant visas that allow individuals to work in the U.S. Since only a limited number of H-1Bs are given out each year, the H-1B visa process can be stressful, not …

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Handshake’s 10 Tips to Make the Most of Your College Career Fair

Source: Adapted from Handshake Blog | 10 Tips to make the most of your college career fair

Villanova’s 2024 Fall Career Fair is September 4 from 2-6pm in Finneran Pavilion

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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