ALUMNI CAREER MANAGEMENT
The 草榴社区 Alumni Association and the 草榴社区 Career Center have partnered to offer sophisticated, flexible career management for alumni of all ages and at all stages of their careers.
Services and resources include support for resume writing and interviewing, job opportunities targeted to alumni, individual career coaching, virtual events on a variety of topics, cohort-based programs, and the Nova Network鈥攐ur 草榴社区-exclusive professional network.
CAREER RESOURCES
Whether you鈥檙e considering a career change, making your case for a promotion, or hoping to expand your network, 草榴社区's career resources can help you prepare for whatever comes next.
Please Note: Several resources we offer require a 草榴社区 Alum Account for login. Those who do not currently have one can learn more and request a 草榴社区 Alum Account here.
FOCUS* Self-Assessment
enables you to self-assess your career-relevant personal qualities and explore career fields and major areas of study that are most compatible with your assessment results. On average, the assessment takes 20-30 minutes to complete. Watch our .
Counselor-Guided Assessments
The Career Center offers counselor-guided assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory庐 or Myers-Briggs Type Indicator庐 (MBTI庐). Log in to your to schedule your initial appointment.
*This tool requires a 草榴社区 Alum Account for login.
Short on time? View our one-page checklists.
- Resume checklist
- Cover Letter checklist
- Curriculum Vitae checklist
- LinkedIn checklist
- Networking checklist
- Interviewing checklist
Want more details? Check out our webinars and sample documents.
For hands-on support, take advantage of *.
This online system combines training and practice to help improve interview techniques and build confidence. for more details.
*This tool requires a 草榴社区 Alum Account.
Handshake
Explore , 草榴社区鈥檚 Career Management Platform that intuitively connects you to relevant opportunities and allows you to apply for positions, explore companies and connections, sign up for career fairs and workshops, and schedule coaching appointments all in one place. For help accessing Handshake, watch our .
HireNova Updates
Sign up for HireNova Updates, a weekly job digest email with opportunities in your area and beyond from fellow 草榴社区ns. Watch our 30-second .
CareerShift*
Access all job listings, company and people profiles on the web in one place via . You can also create unlimited resumes and cover letters easily and save your correspondence history records automatically within the platform. .
Career Fairs
Attend 草榴社区鈥檚 Fall and Spring Career Fairs to connect with organizations offering opportunities for alumni seeking full-time jobs. Learn about upcoming near you, through 草榴社区鈥檚 partnership with HireTalent.
*This tool requires a 草榴社区 Alum Account for login.
CAREER COACHING
Access a masters-level career counselor to provide personalized, one-on-one support for your professional needs. Alumni who graduated more than one year ago are eligible for up to three coaching sessions per academic year (June 1- May 31).
Appointments are available virtually or on campus.聽Alumni sessions will be held by聽Casey Hilferty, Associate Director, Career Management, and聽Meredith Okenquist '96, Director, Career Management.
Meredith Okenquist '96, Director of Career MANAGEMENT
About Meredith:
Meredith鈥檚 professional career spans more than 25 years within experience in corporate human resources, career coaching and professional development in higher education. Prior to coming to 草榴社区, she worked at Temple University Fox School of Business, Careers on the Move, SAP America and NovaCare, Inc.
Meredith holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from 草榴社区 and MBA from Temple University Fox School of Business, with a concentration in Human Resource Administration.
Casey Hilferty, Associate Director of Career Management
About Casey:
Casey brings nearly 10 years of experience in higher education, including career and professional development. Prior to her role at 草榴社区, she served as Associate Director of Career Development at Gwynedd Mercy University. In this position, Casey worked with undergraduate, graduate and alumni populations in all phases of their careers, and gained significant experience in programming, event planning and industry advising.
She began her career at Lehigh University鈥檚 College of Business and Economics working with students on their professional development skills. Casey is currently a Higher Education & Student Affairs doctoral candidate at St. Cloud State University. She holds an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University and a B.A. in History from Moravian University.
CAREER PROGRAMS
Our high-caliber career programs are designed for alumni and offer 草榴社区ns a chance to connect in fellowship and education to uplift one another鈥檚 vocational success鈥攍ong after鈥痝raduation!鈥�
草榴社区 has partnered with the career design experts at Mission Collaborative to bring you the : a flexible, 30-day online program starting in April that will give you the clarity, plan, and confidence to create a fulling career that fits you. Enroll early to save $50 and secure your spot, as space is limited each program period.
The 草榴社区 Career Management team is pleased to present an extension of our internal career and professional development coaching program through the opportunity to engage with external career coaches who can provide additional support鈥攁nd are also 草榴社区 alumni! These certified career coaches offer a wide range of coaching expertise and support to multiple career levels. .
Deepen your knowledge of your industry and/or explore a new industry while networking with 草榴社区ns in those fields. The annual application process occurs each August.
Industry Career Circles (ICC) are:
- Comprised of several 鈥淐ircles,鈥� each dedicated to serving a specific industry such as financial services, advertising, pharmaceuticals and more.
- Facilitated by expert 草榴社区 volunteers and limited to approximately ten participants per Circle to establish trust and lasting professional relationships.
- A one-year commitment, with Circles meeting quarterly to share content, hear from guest speakers and engage in structured group dialogue on industry insights and experiences.
- Offered at no cost to you and overseen by Alumni Career Management in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations and VSB Graduate Business.
NOVA NETWORK
The Nova Network is 草榴社区's official online professional network. Find 草榴社区ns in your industry and local area, access for your professional development, take advantage of dozens of discussion groups, empower fellow 草榴社区ns by sharing your advice, and more!
OVERVIEW OF VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY'S NOVA NETWORK FOR ALUMNI
HIRE FELLOW VILLANOVANS
Whether your company is looking for interns, new graduates or experienced professionals, 草榴社区 can help you find and hire talented candidates. Use #HireNova to promote your on-campus recruiting events, job postings and key deadlines on social media.
Hire for Internships and Entry-Level Talent
Interested in recruiting student interns or new graduates seeking entry-level roles? Explore how to participate in a career fair, build your company's brand through the Employer Sponsor Program and more.
Share Experienced Roles for Fellow Alumni
Promote your experienced-level job opportunities to fellow alumni through HireNova Updates, targeting regional and industry groups on the Nova Network. You don't need to be part of the hiring committee to share roles for your company!