Career & Professional Development Advice

READ: The Value International Students Bring to U.S. Universities: A Student Perspective Piece #IEW2024

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an international student in the US? This article offers a student’s perspective on the value they bring to universities, going beyond economic impact and cultural exchange to highlight the friendships and vibrant community …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Developing and Maintaining Your Personal Brand as a Villanova Student in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences  

Developing a personal brand can be a powerful way for you to showcase your distinct identity in academic and professional settings. Your personal brand is an authentic, professional image that reflects your strengths, values, and the meaning that you want …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
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Mastering Tough Interview Questions: Part I

Sourced from Vault, published on October 16, 2024.

Job interviews can be stressful regardless of your level of experience, or whether you’re interviewing for a full-time job or an internship. In the past, we’ve gone over many tricky and unusual interview questions, but there’s …

By Grace Rhead
Grace Rhead
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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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Villanova in the Valley Application is Live! Info Session Friday 9/13

Villanova in the Valley program provides students from across Villanova’s campus the opportunity to engage with the innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem of Silicon Valley.

Over six days, participants develop a deep understanding of the ecosystem through company visits, networking events, …

By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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