Career Center

Customize Your Recruiting Plan

Our Industry Advisors are committed to help you create a customized recruiting experience to engage with students and alumni of the university. From posting and promoting jobs to developing a full-scale recruiting plan, we will collaborate with you to find the best fit for your hiring needs.

Learn more about our events, career fairs and sponsorship opportunities. Register now or contact your Industry Advisor to develop a plan.

UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR

As you begin to develop your recruiting plan for Villanova students, ensure your schedule aligns with the University’s academic calendar.

MEET OUR TEAM

Meet the Employer Relations Team! Professionals on our Industry Advising and Employer Recruiting Teams are eager to consult with you to accomplish your recruiting goals.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE RECRUITING

The Villanova University Career Center is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. We encourage you to share your own commitment to DEI through our recommended practices.

CAREER FAIRS

By attending Career Fairs, you can meet a large number of candidates at a single event to build your talent pipeline and increase your brand on campus.

EVENT REGISTRATION

Registering for events, including meetups, networking sessions, mock interviews and resume reviews, is a great way to connect more closely with Villanova students.

CAMPUS INTERVIEWS

Conveniently interview our students on-campus or virtually by setting up a campus interview date. Our Career Center staff will assist you in promoting your position and creating your schedule in Handshake.

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Participating in our Sponsorship Program provides you with the opportunity to stand out as an organization and it shows Villanovans that you are committed to #HireNova. All proceeds go directly towards the Career Center Student Experience Fund.

In order to build and maintain a pipeline of top talent, you’ll need to effectively enhance your brand on campus. In addition to all our Career Center events and sponsorship opportunities, some proven ways to promote your presence on Villanova’s campus include:

Information Sessions
Information Tables
Coffee Chats
Office/Drop-in Hours
Pre-Interview Nights
Mock Interviews
Resume Review Days
Employer & Alumni Panels
Student Organization Connections

Join Employer Mailing List

#HireNova Brochure

Recruit at Villanova with Handshake

Handshake is Villanova's career management system where employers can post jobs, request interview schedules on campus and connect with Villanova students and alumni.

Connect on social media with #HireNova

Promote your organization’s on-campus events, interviews, job postings or upcoming deadlines via Facebook and Instagram. To further engage students, the Career Center encourages you to use the hashtag #HireNova in your posts to help students find your opportunities. If you would like to share your social media posts directly with the Career Center, please mention us at @VUCareerCenter.

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.

Career Center Quick Links

Career Center Social Media

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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.