Welcome to the Prospective Students Connections Community!

It is important to recognize that career development is a constant, evolving process and there is more to getting a job or internship than just having or working towards a degree. Your education will open many doors, but it is up to you to obtain the employment you desire. For most of us, the most difficult part of the job and internship search process is deciding what we want to be when we grow up. That’s where we can help!

Wildcat Intern Spotlight (Bennett Shropshire): “I laid the groundwork for projects seen by senior management”

Student: Bennett Shropshire

Class Year and Major: Computer Engineering, 2026

Employer: Energy Transfer

Role: Business Development Intern

Q: What were some of your primary job responsibilities?

Most of the time I was helping the employees work more efficiently by gathering …

By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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Wildcat Alumni Spotlight (Liz Holmes): “I’m the poster child for Villanova networking!”

Alumna: Liz Holmes

Graduation Year and Major: Chemical Engineering, 2021

Employer: 3M

Role: Senior Project Engineer

Q: What are some of your primary job responsibilities?

I work with the plant team at our manufacturing facilities to figure out what is …

By Vanessa Schmidt
Vanessa Schmidt
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Blue and White Spotlights: Hear from Engaged Alumni

Hear from members of our Villanova community about their most impactful campus memories, how they stay involved with the University, their professional journeys, advice for recent grads and more! University Advancement provides monthly features of engaged Villanovans across the Nova …

By Beth Cahill
Beth Cahill Director of Career Development
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