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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

Villanova Career Center is here to set you up for success whether you're searching, applying or interviewing for that next exciting job or internship.

Finding jobs, internships or other professional opportunities requires planning, intention, and effort. Successful opportunity-seekers understand that there’s more to the process than just applying on a website – from strategically tailoring your application materials to building and leveraging your network.  Browse through our resources to guide you through each step of the process from launching the search to accepting an offer.

SEARCHING

Handshake

Villanova's go-to resources for jobs, internships and connecting with employers. It connects you to relevant opportunities based on your profile, interests and search activity.

CareerShift

Search internships, jobs, and company contacts from all around the web on one streamlined platform.

Resources for Your Search

Find current openings, upcoming recruiting events, resources, and advice for your search all in one place on Career Connections.

Resources for Networking

Networking is an important part of the search process for any candidate. Learn how to network and where to start on Career Connections.

   

APPLYING

The importance of your application materials in the job or internship search can’t be understated.  They often serve as your first impression for an employer and can help you stand out as a candidate. The Career Center offers helpful guides, virtual resources and in-person assistance as you refine your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letters and more.

   

INTERVIEWING

Once you've secured an interview, you'll want to practice and prepare. The Career Center offers helpful interview resources as well as a free subscription for students to the Big Interview platform. Our Career Counselors are available for practice interviews and interview preparation conversations.

Resources for Interviewing

Acing your interview could mean you're one step closer to securing that next big opportunity. These resources offer guidance on how to prepare, questions to expect, tips for responding effectively, and more.

Big Interview

This state-of-the-art online platform combines training and practice to help improve interview techniques and build confidence. Through Big Interview, you have access to a variety of on-demand tools to help you prepare.

Professional Dress

Determining the most appropriate attire for a particular job, company or industry can be a challenge. Learn best practices for how to dress for an upcoming interview or a typical workday.

Interview Rooms

Reserve a private interview room to practice or conduct your virtual or phone interviews.

   

MANAGING AN OFFER

Student Offer Guidelines

The Career Center has created guidelines to provide students and employers with an up-to-date framework for managing offers.

Resources for Navigating Offers & Timelines

Learn how to professionally request offer extensions, negotiate salary and benefits, and assess your competitive worth in the job market.

   

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RESEARCH & FELLOWSHIPS

The Center for Undergraduate Research Fellowships facilitates student-faculty partnerships for pursuing your boldest ambitions.

Explore Research & Fellowships

   

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Seniors and graduates who are considering volunteer service, either in the United States or overseas can meet to discuss the multiple opportunities that exist for volunteers.

Other resources include:

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

The Career Center does not manage part-time opportunities for students directly. 

  • For part-time University employment for students, please visit the Human Resources Managed Student Employment Site
  • For child-care related postings, we believe that Villanova students and community families will be best served by using other placement services that are specifically designed to address these sensitive childcare job placement needs.  Such services include, without limitation:

  

TEMPORARY INTERNSHIP HOUSING

The most common challenge students report when securing temporary internship housing is the high cost associated with setting up housing for such a brief time. As a result, utilizing on-campus short-term housing through a college or university in the city where you will be interning can help reduce some financial costs.

Housing Resource List