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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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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

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 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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Villanova University Student-Athlete Professional Development Guide Starting Checklist

EMPOWERED Athletes

Empowered athletes take a proactive role in shaping both their academic and professional futures. An empowered athlete is not merely …

ENGAGED Athletes

Engaged athletes recognize the pivotal roles of career experts as a foundational step in shaping their career trajectory. Engaged athletes …

EQUIPPED Athletes

Equipped athletes understand the importance of resource utilization and recognize how leveraging a variety of resources can significantly impact their …

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Skill Building Courses

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…

Working with Recruiters

Taught by Barbara Bruno
No matter how big your network is, a recruiter’s network is bigger. A recruiter can be a great resource to…

A Day In The Life of a Data Scientist (2020)

Taught by Madecraft
The best way to understand what it’s actually like to work as a data scientist is to spend the day…

Careers in the Game Industry

Taught by Christian Bradley
Interested in turning your love of video games into a career? This course will introduce you to the concepts and…

Art and Illustration Careers: First Steps

Taught by Kristin Ellison
If you’ve spent hours filling notebooks with sketches, and find joy in the creation of beautiful images, then you’ve probably…

Transitioning from Manager to Leader

Taught by Sara Canaday
Leadership is a skill that can be taught. In this course, executive coach Sara Canaday shares proven strategies to help…

Reverse Networking: The Give-First Playbook

Taught by Carolyn Goerner
Dive into the essentials of reverse networking, a practice that emphasizes building genuine relationships over transactional exchanges. Learn how to…

Florent Groberg on Finding Your Purpose after Active Duty

Taught by Florent Groberg
Take it from a hero. Transitioning from the military to civilian life is hard. But with some simple steps and…

Negotiating Your Job Offer

Taught by Christine DiDonato
Getting a job offer is a time to celebrate, but it’s also important to stop and ask, “What does my…

Betty Liu on Career Success

Taught by Betty Liu
Betty Liu is a LinkedIn Influencer and anchor for Bloomberg Television. She is also founder of Radiate (RadiateInc.com), which focuses…

Transitioning Out of Your Job

Taught by Dr. Chaz Austin
Is it time to move on from your company or current position? Learn how to quit your job with grace…

Succeeding in a New Job

Taught by Dr. Chaz Austin
Succeeding at a new job starts with a good foundation, an effective strategy, and an attitude of humility. Dr. Chaz…

Recovering from a Layoff

Taught by Brie Reynolds
Learn how to recover quickly from a layoff and find employment again. Brie Reynolds begins with the first steps to…

Web Career Clinic

Taught by Lauren Bacon
This series explores web careers from a variety of angles: insights from veteran web designer and agency principal Lauren Bacon,…

Planning a Career in User Experience (2021)

Taught by Cory Lebson
User experience is a rewarding career. Successful UX professionals can improve technology so that it is more efficient, effective, and…

Creating a Career Plan

Taught by Dr. Chaz Austin
The employment landscape can be volatile and scary. But with a solid career plan, you will be prepared and adept…

Translating Your Military Skills to Civilian Workplace

Taught by Lida Citroën
Marketing and branding expert Lida Citroën has been serving the transitioning veteran community for many years, presenting workshops and seminars…

Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…

Planning a Web Design Portfolio: Getting a Job

Taught by Lauren Bacon
For web designers and other creative professionals, a great portfolio can make the difference between landing the job and getting…

Breaking Out of a Rut

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Most people have experienced a rut, whether it manifests as a lack of…
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Alumni Connections

Dax Frakes

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Customer Service Lead Representative Cigna Global Health Benefits
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Kai Williams

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Event & Production Fellow The Creative Collective NYC
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Hanah Heintzelman

Alumni
  • Chicago, IL
  • Senior Manager, Communications Tempus AI
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Julia Micklo

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • HR Generalist API - American Petroleum Institute
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Chandon Pierre

Alumni
  • Renton, WA
  • Seattle Seahawks
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Erica Benson

Alumni
  • Jacksonville, NC
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Patrick Garvey

Alumni
  • Washington, DC
  • Deputy Director Congressional Research Service
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Sam Wycoff

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Data Specialist, Statistical Associate Product Investigations, Inc.
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Marcia Holdt

Alumni
  • Santa Ana, El
  • Founding Partner, Board Chair, Director Knights of Saint Patrick, Inc.
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Ryan Schippert

Alumni
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Executive Officer United States Navy
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Charles Bohnenberger

Alumni
  • Wayne, PA
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Krishi Attri

Alumni
  • Seoul, South
  • Graduate Student Researcher Seoul National University
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