EXPLORING YOUR CAREER PATH
GET STARTED
Not sure about your first step? Meet with a Career Counselor for Career Exploration & Planning.
Look around Career Connections, our online portal for career preparation, networking, events and more.
Take a career assessment to learn how your interests, skills and values align with majors and careers.
EXPLORE
Explore Career Connections
Career Connections is a digital career and professional development portal for the University community. The platform organizes the full range of career information, resources and opportunities into one space.
What Can I Do with This Major?
- Explore majors and information on specific fields.
- Industry and career guides and employer profiles.
US Department of Labor: Occupational Outlook Quarterly
- Read articles that cover a wide variety of career- and work-related topics.
- Worldwide job & internship openings.
- Self-assess your qualities and explore career fields.
Jobs & Internships Resource Collection
Networking & Mentorship Resource Collection
- Villanova's primary job posting resource.
- Manage your job hunt.
- A job search tool for international students.
- The Federal Government's official employment site.
Learn about specific industries through the Career Connections Industry Pathways pages. Receive curated content including events, jobs and internships, blog posts, industry guides, skill building courses and more from our dedicated team of Industry Advisers.
The Career Center recognizes that social identities and career experiences often intersect and that Villanovans may face specific challenges navigating the career development process as they explore the world of work. We have curated the following career communities to support career and professional development for these identities: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), Students with Disabilities, DACA (Resource), First Generation, International Students, LGBTQ+, Women and Veterans.
ENGAGE
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PREPARE
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Career Connections offers valuable resources for writing resumes, applying and interviewing.
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The Career Center offers students the use of Handshake, allowing them to apply directly in the platform to jobs.
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With over 135,000 alumni worldwide, you'll be able to connect with a knowledgeable alum in your area of interest.
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Big Interview provides virtual interview practice and AI-based resume feedback tailored to you..
SUCCEED
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