VSB O'Donnell Center for Professional Development

Kick Off the Semester with Connections, Conversations, and Community at Welcome Back VSB!

Villanova School of Business students — mark your calendars! The fall semester is almost officially underway, and what better way to dive in than by joining us for Welcome Back VSB! on Monday, August 25th from 10 AM to 2 PM …

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Jennifer Fink Assistant Director, Experiential Education and Employer Outreach
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What is Job Shadowing? Definition, Benefits, and How to Set It Up

The job search is exciting because there are so many options for what you can do — but for the same reason, it can also be overwhelming. How can you figure out what you want to do if you don’t know …

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What Is an Informational Interview?

When it comes to choosing a career, there are plenty of ways to learn more about it before you take the next step. You can take classes, read about it, or even try a virtual work experience. One other excellent …

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O'Donnell Center Resources

VSB Academic Internships for Credit

VSB students are encouraged to participate in at least one internship during their college career, regardless of whether or not …

O’Donnell Center Professional Development Workshop Series

The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development is here to support you through your professional development needs! Connect with us through …

VSB Professional Development Coaching

The O’Donnell Center for Professional Development team is here to help you explore and reach your professional development goals! Kate …

VSB Student Societies & Affiliated Student Groups

VSB is home to a wide array of active student professionals (also known as “Business Societies”) and honor societies, as …

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VSB Alumni Connections from NovaNetwork

Jason Ackerman

Alumni
  • New York, NY
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Nicholas Ackerman

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Commercial Real Estate Advisor Cresa
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Brian Acquaviva

Alumni
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Financial Planner Northwestern Mutual
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Brady Acton

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Founder, Consultant App.ly Consulting
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Le Anne Ahern

Alumni
  • Ambler, PA
  • Founder & Consultant LA AHERN
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Fernando Alarcon Hardy

Alumni
  • Phoenixville, PA
  • Co-founder & Business Development Lead ilico genetics
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Eric Amundsen

Alumni
  • Fort Lee, NJ
  • FAAS Manager EY
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Michael Antonovich

Alumni
  • New York, NY
  • Senior Product Manager TK Interactive
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Matthew Archambault

Alumni
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Advisor & Media Consultant Godspeed Media
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John Asta

Alumni
  • Houston, TX
  • Financial Advisor Raymond James & Associates, Inc.
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Courtney Atkinson

Alumni
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Senior Human Resources Consultant Vaco
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Katie Azanow

Alumni
  • Harwich, MA
  • Assistant Manager Compliance GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
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LinkedIn Learning Courses

Informational Interviewing

Taught by Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Turning an Internship into a Job

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…

Video Interview Tips

Taught by Jenny Foss
Video interviews are an important part of today’s recruiting process. Love them or hate them, they’re not going away. This…

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (2019)

Taught by Lauren Jolda
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating effectively isn’t an innate talent that some people have and others don’t—it’s something that anyone can learn and practice.…

Pep Talk Before You Attend a Networking Event

Taught by Dana Robinson
For most people, networking doesn’t come naturally, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it. As you keep…

Excel: Data Storytelling for Beginners

Taught by Jordan Goldmeier
What’s the difference between a confusing, information-packed spreadsheet and one that clearly communicates key data points? Storytelling. You may not…

How to Use LinkedIn Learning

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Ready to skill up? LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need. We…

Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Get a short and simple beginner’s guide to Power BI. In this course, Joshua Rischin demystifies the process of building…

Nano Tips for Digital Networking with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, explore…
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CAREER VIDEOS

Informational Interviewing

Taught by Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Turning an Internship into a Job

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…

Video Interview Tips

Taught by Jenny Foss
Video interviews are an important part of today’s recruiting process. Love them or hate them, they’re not going away. This…

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile (2019)

Taught by Lauren Jolda
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…

Nano Tips for Digital Networking with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, explore…

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating effectively isn’t an innate talent that some people have and others don’t—it’s something that anyone can learn and practice.…

Pep Talk Before You Attend a Networking Event

Taught by Dana Robinson
For most people, networking doesn’t come naturally, but that doesn’t mean you need to stress about it. As you keep…

Excel: Data Storytelling for Beginners

Taught by Jordan Goldmeier
What’s the difference between a confusing, information-packed spreadsheet and one that clearly communicates key data points? Storytelling. You may not…

How to Use LinkedIn Learning

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Ready to skill up? LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need. We…

Power BI: Dashboards for Beginners

Taught by Joshua Rischin
Get a short and simple beginner’s guide to Power BI. In this course, Joshua Rischin demystifies the process of building…
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