Career & Professional Development Advice

Scoring Career Goals: Interview Tips for Student Athletes

Being a student athlete means more than excelling in sports—it’s a testament to discipline, teamwork, time management, and resilience. These qualities make student athletes uniquely prepared to thrive in professional environments. Today we’re going to talk about how to effectively …

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Pre-Law Reading List

This content was adapted from Baylor University’s Pre-Law Page

If you want to hit the ground running and determine if law school might be right for you, take a look at these recommendations from all across the legal spectrum.

Background …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Frequently Asked Questions: What to Look For in OPT-Friendly Companies

This content was adapted from UnitedOPT. You can view the original post here.

FAQ’s
1. HOW DO I KNOW WHETHER A COMPANY IS OPT FRIENDLY?

 You can check the company’s hiring history on platforms like MyVisaJobs, Interstride, H1BGrader, and LinkedIn. …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Best Companies Hiring International Students in 2025: F1 OPT Jobs & H1B Sponsorship in USA

This content was adapted from UnitedOPT. You can view the original post here.

 The year 2025 offers an innovative market for OPT employment, with some companies taking the lead in providing strong programs and nurturing environments for international graduates. It …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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Unlock Your Future: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough of Interstride, a Job Platform for International Students

As an international student at Villanova University, one of the most crucial resources that we encourage you to become familiar with during your time here is Interstride: a job search platform created by international students for international students.

In this …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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10/7 @ 5 PM – BL Next Webinar Series: Real Estate Entrepreneurs (Virtual)

Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 7 to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur in the commercial real estate industry. Speakers include Villanova alumnus, Mark Thomson ’05 VSB, (Love Communities), Greg Manocherian (RoeCo Holdings), and David Fowler (Vigilant …

By John McGranaghan
John McGranaghan Assistant Director of Career Development
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International House Philadelphia

This information was excerpted from International House Philadelphia
You can learn more about them here

International House Philadelphia (IHP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and builds community for students and scholars from around the world who choose to …

By Alexandra Karlesses
Alexandra Karlesses Assistant Director, Career Development & Pre-Law Advising
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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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Career Resilience in the Age of AI and Automation: Future-Proofing Roles Across Industries

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, this decade may see the emergence of 170 million new jobs, even as AI-powered tools automate many tasks that define entry-level roles.

Maybe the future of work isn’t threatened …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Creative Ways to Engage Students with Career Services

As has been documented many times in NACE survey research, fewer than half of students actually visit the career center, even though the ones who do find career services to be super helpful. Some don’t realize these services exist. Others …

By CareerShift
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