Networking & Mentoring Programs

Welcome to the Networking & Mentoring Program Resource Collection!

NETWORKING

Networking is all about building and maintaining relationships. It can open doors to new opportunities, expand your knowledge of career paths, and help you establish long-term professional contacts and mentors. The Villanova network is vast and a great place to start building career connections!

MENTORING PROGRAMS

A mentoring relationship can have a deep and lasting impact on one’s career development.

While you can establish a mentor relationship on your own, Villanova has a variety of mentor programs, available to students and alumni with specific interests and backgrounds. This page features a list of known mentoring programs at Villanova.

How To Write Professional CommunicationsShare This: Share How To Write Professional Communications on FacebookShare How To Write Professional Communications on LinkedInShare How To Write Professional Communications on X
This guide provides examples for a variety of career-related situations where you may need to send a professional message. When …

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How to Prepare for a Coffee ChatShare This: Share How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on FacebookShare How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on LinkedInShare How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on X
First, what is a coffee chat?
Coffee chats are conversations designed to help you learn more about companies that you …

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LinkedIn Checklist for Experienced VillanovansShare This: Share LinkedIn Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on FacebookShare LinkedIn Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on LinkedInShare LinkedIn Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on X
Follow this checklist to learn how experienced Villanovans can leverage LinkedIn for networking and showcasing their professional brand.

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Networking Checklist for Experienced VillanovansShare This: Share Networking Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on FacebookShare Networking Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on LinkedInShare Networking Checklist for Experienced Villanovans on X
Follow this checklist to learn how experienced Villanovans can grow and leverage their professional networks.

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How to Prepare for a ConferenceShare This: Share How to Prepare for a Conference on FacebookShare How to Prepare for a Conference on LinkedInShare How to Prepare for a Conference on X
Professional conferences are a great way to network with peers and industry professionals. Some conferences even have built-in career fairs …

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How to Prepare for a Career FairShare This: Share How to Prepare for a Career Fair on FacebookShare How to Prepare for a Career Fair on LinkedInShare How to Prepare for a Career Fair on X
Career Fairs are a great way to network with employers and learn about professional opportunities that might be a great …

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HandshakeShare This: Share Handshake on FacebookShare Handshake on LinkedInShare Handshake on X
Handshake is Villanova’s go-to resource for jobs, internships, events, and more! 
This mobile career management platform intuitively connects you to …

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Dress for SuccessShare This: Share Dress for Success on FacebookShare Dress for Success on LinkedInShare Dress for Success on X
Recommendations for how you can dress for an interview or typical workday will vary based on your job, company and …

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Professional Headshots via Iris BoothShare This: Share Professional Headshots via Iris Booth on FacebookShare Professional Headshots via Iris Booth on LinkedInShare Professional Headshots via Iris Booth on X
The Career Center’s Iris Photobooth is now available to capture your professional headshot. Iris Booth is the evolution of portrait …

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Nova NetworkShare This: Share Nova Network on FacebookShare Nova Network on LinkedInShare Nova Network on X
Join the Nova Network, Villanova University’s Professional Network.
Through the Nova Network, you can:
Sign up today at novanetwork.villanova.edu.
Students:…

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How To Write Professional CommunicationsShare This: Share How To Write Professional Communications on FacebookShare How To Write Professional Communications on LinkedInShare How To Write Professional Communications on X
This guide provides examples for a variety of career-related situations where you may need to send a professional message. When …

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How to Prepare for a Coffee ChatShare This: Share How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on FacebookShare How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on LinkedInShare How to Prepare for a Coffee Chat on X
First, what is a coffee chat?
Coffee chats are conversations designed to help you learn more about companies that you …

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