Career & Professional Development Advice

Podcast Alert! Women at Work- HBR

In honor of Women’s History Month, take a listen the the Harvard Business Review’s podcast “Women at Work” for career inspiration.

In this episode, executive coach Nina Bowman explores perspectives in changing jobs and changing industries. Do you “get in …

By Deana Andrews
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5 Skills AI Can Make You Better At

Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just changing the way we work and communicate—it’s also revolutionizing how we learn and improve our skills.

Want to sharpen your communication? AI-powered writing tools can help. Trying to pick up a new language? AI tutors …

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Internship 101: Maximizing Your Internship Experience 

Dear Student Intern, 

You have landed an internship for the summer, which is undoubtedly a difficult process. You should be so proud of yourself. Now, as you head into the summer, you must start to think about how you will …

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
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✨ March 2025 Professional Development and Internships News, New Opportunities, New Discoveries! ✨

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

THINK ABOUT ADDING A ONE-CREDIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE TO YOUR FALL 2025 SCHEDULE

We offer many one-credit career and professional development courses designed …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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How Can I find an Employer’s Non-Discrimination Policy?

Produced by the HRC Foundation

The employer seeking to include its gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer workers must maintain “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes, in addition to federally protected classes, in its non-discrimination policy.

The Human …

By Megan Pongratz
Megan Pongratz
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✨ Exclusively for Liberal Arts and Sciences Students! Career and Professional Development News and Events! ✨

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

THINK ABOUT ADDING A ONE-CREDIT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE TO YOUR FALL 2025 SCHEDULE

We offer many one-credit career and professional development courses designed …

By Kate Szumanski
Kate Szumanski Director, Professional Development
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a graduate assistant in the Office for Undergraduate Students at Villanova? 

Follow along a day in my life to get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes in our office! 

9:00 am 

9:30 am 

10:00 am-12:00 pm 

12:00 pm 

1:00 pm 

3:00 pm 

By Madison Battinelli
Madison Battinelli Graduate Assistant
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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
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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
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Med School Application Timeline: Month-by-Month Breakdown (2026)

Starting your medical school application early is one of the smartest decisions you can make. Medical schools use a rolling admissions process, meaning they review applications as they receive them. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), 43% …

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