Career Center

Event Registration - Fall 2024

We invite you to #HireNova this fall by participating in our recruiting and engagement opportunities. The Villanova University Career Center offers both in-person and virtual event options to meet your recruiting goals. Register now or express your interest in a variety of networking events, including career fairs, meetups, and professional development.

Aligning with Villanova's Augustinian values, a portion of your sponsorship dollars will be donated to the Career Center's Student Experience Fund. This fund enables students with financial need to participate in experiences such as interviews, conferences, and unpaid or low-paying summer employment.

Event Listing PDF - Fall 2024

Open Event Registrations

Please use the individual links in the collapsible menus to register for events of interest.

+-Employer Resume Review Day - August 28, 2024

Wednesday, August 28 I 3:00-6:00 P.M. ET I Dougherty Hall, East Lounge

In preparation for the Fall Career Fair, this informal, drop-in style event allows students from all years (undergraduate and graduate) and majors to meet with an employer representative of their choosing for a quick resume review. This casual event is a perfect opportunity for you to share your expertise and meet our students 1:1.

Target Populations: All Class Years. All Majors.

Registration Fees: No Fee / Sponsorship Available

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+-Consulting Meetup - August 29, 2024

Thursday, August 29 I 5:30-7:30 P.M. ET I Virtual

Connect with students of all class years and majors interested in careers within various consulting roles. This virtual networking event provides the opportunity to build your brand on campus, discuss career paths and industry trends, and promote consulting opportunities within your organization!

Target Populations: All Class Years. All Majors.

Registration Fees: No Fee / Sponsorship Available

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+-Fall Career Fair - September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4 I 2:00-6:00 P.M. ET I Finneran Pavilion

Our Fall Career Fair is an annual event at Villanova, with more than 1,600 students and alumni of all years & majors attending, eager to speak with you about your leadership programs, internships, and full-time opportunities. Year after year, we hear from employers that this event helped them make successful hires and build their brand at Villanova University. Our team is proud to kick off the academic year with this fair, and we look forward to having you on campus.

Target Populations: All Class Years. All Majors.

Registration Fees: General $450 / Sponsorship Available

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+-BRIDGE Society Mentoring & Networking Event: Exploring Careers in Finance and Financial Services - September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 17 I 4:00-5:00 P.M. ET I Virtual

The BRIDGE Society, a student organization in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites you to attend this mentoring and networking event to help students navigate career decisions in finance and financial services.

Target Populations: All Class Years. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Registration Fees: No Fee

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+-Inclusive Hiring Meetup - September 18, 2024

Wednesday, September 18 I 5:00-7:00 P.M. ET I Dougherty Hall, East Lounge

The Inclusive Hiring Meetup allows you to showcase how you support equity and inclusion at your organization. Promote opportunities that speak to your diversity recruiting initiatives. Celebrate diversity in the workplace with us!

Target Populations: All Class Years. All Majors.

Registration Fees: General $150 / Sponsorship Available

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+-Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences Meetup - September 26, 2024

Thursday, September 26 I 5:30-7:30 P.M. ET I Virtual

Connect with STEM majors of all class years (undergraduate and graduate) interested in careers within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Life Science industries. This virtual networking event provides the opportunity to build your brand on campus, discuss career paths and industry trends, and promote upcoming opportunities within your organization!

Target Populations: All Class Years. STEM Majors.

Registration Fees: General $150 / Sponsorship Available

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+-BRIDGE Society Mentoring & Networking Event: Exploring Careers in Law, Government, and Politics - October 8, 2024

Tuesday, October 8 I 4:00-5:00 P.M. ET I Virtual

Target Populations: All Class Years. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Registration Fees: No Fee

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+-Network Connectivity Meetup - October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22 I 6:30-8:30 P.M. ET I Connelly Center, Presidents’ Lounge

This networking event is in partnership with the Office of Disability Services and their student organization, LEVEL, to help level the playing field for all students with varying levels of abilities. During the Network Connectivity Meetup, you can engage with students on how to speak about their differences in the workplace and discuss how you create an inclusive community within your organization.

Target Populations: All Majors. All Class Years.

Registration Fees: No Fee / Sponsorship Available

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+-Engineering Mock Interviews I Career Compass - October 29 - October 31, 2024

Tuesday, October 29 - Thursday, October 31 I 9:00 A.M.- 4.30 P.M. ET I Hybrid

Volunteer for the College of Engineering's Career Compass Mock Interview program, engaging all sophomore engineering students. Conduct live practice interviews (on campus or virtually) with students across all disciplines to provide career readiness for first-time interviewees. Brand your organization for future internship and full-time opportunities. Alumni are also encouraged to participate!

Target Populations: Sophmore Students. Engineering Majors.

Registration Fees: No Fee / Sponsorship Available

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+-International Students & Employer Meetup - November 6, 2024

Wednesday, November 6 I 2:00-4:00 P.M. ET I Virtual

This meetup will give international students the opportunity to interface with U.S. companies and explore career opportunities that match their skillset. International students can be a powerful and dynamic asset to any company- bringing great motivation, focus, and drive, as well as a unique perspective on problem-solving situations.

Target Populations: International Students. All Class Years. All Majors.

Registration Fees: No Fee

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+-BRIDGE Society Mentoring & Networking Event: Exploring Careers in Science, Technology, Healthcare, and Pharmaceuticals - November 12, 2024

Tuesday, November 12 I 4:00-5:00 P.M. ET I Virtual

Target Populations: All Class Years. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Registration Fees: No Fee

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+-Nursing Career Fair - November 19, 2024

Tuesday, November 19 I 2:00-5:00 P.M. ET I Connelly Center, Villanova Room

Villanova’s annual Nursing Career Fair provides hospitals and healthcare organizations the opportunity to promote their opportunities. Connect and network with 200+ talented VU nursing students as they gain a greater understanding of the diverse career paths and employment settings in the nursing field.

Target Populations: All Class Years. Nursing Majors preferred.

Registration Fees: General $175 / Sponsorship Available

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Express Your Interest

Using the form, please express your participation interest in additional events occurring this semester. By expressing your interest, you will be notified when registration opens.

Consulting 101 Panel & Networking Reception
College of Engineering Networking Event Hosted by SWE

Express Your Interest Form

About the Villanova University Career Center

Our mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive career services, empowering members of the Villanova University community to choose and attain personally rewarding careers. We serve that mission in a variety of ways:

Individualized Career Planning

Members of the Career Center team regularly meet with undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni to educate them about career decision-making, provide them with the tools to succeed and connect them with opportunities and people through our resources and events. Foundational to this work is our focus on helping Villanovans align their values with the work and organizations they seek. We encourage students and alumni to evaluate employers and employment by asking questions and thinking critically about what they see, hear and observe in action to ensure the opportunity aligns with their goals.

Partnership with Colleges

Within the colleges of the university, professional development teams and programs exist to integrate career services, education and experiences into the curriculum. The Career Center is a contributing partner to the creation, delivery and evaluation of these programs to ensure all students are provided with equitable access to career and professional development resources.

Events, Programs & Employer Connections

Throughout the year, the Career Center manages hundreds of events and programs in collaboration with employers, faculty, staff and alumni of the university, including on-campus interviews, career fairs, in-class career education sessions and academic immersion programs. Along with our career events, employers post thousands of job and internship opportunities in our career services management platform, Handshake.

Who We Serve

The Career Center’s services are available to all degree-seeking students of the university and all undergraduate and graduate alumni. Students in the Charles Widger School of Law should primarily seek the services of the Office of Career Strategy & Advancement.

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Our Diversity Statement

The Villanova University Career Center is committed to the university’s advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion and recognizes that these principles are integral to our work. It is necessary for Villanova students and alumni to develop intercultural understanding and inclusive communication practices in order to be a positive influence in the global workplace. We seek to create a welcoming environment in all that we do, ensuring that all identities, perspectives and experiences are heard, respected and valued in conversations about career and professional development. We develop programs and resources to support underrepresented and minoritized students and alumni in achieving personally rewarding careers. We will continue to listen, learn and serve as advocates for all members of the Villanova community as we support individuals on their personal and professional journeys.

Our Core Values

Inclusivity

We commit to ensuring that all identities, perspectives and experiences are heard, respected and valued.

Holistic Approach

We recognize the unique needs of each person, acknowledge the multitude of factors that influence decision-making and maintain an environment of trust, honesty and transparency.

Continuous Learning

We embrace a growth mindset and stay open to all opportunities to learn, innovate and educate.

Connectivity

We make meaningful connections between opportunities, people, resources and ideas.

Celebration

We take time to encourage each other and celebrate success in all its forms.