VUSC 2110: Career Preparation 1

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to workplace readiness by covering key communication skills, résumé updates, and visits to both the Career Center and Career Fair. Students will learn how to create LinkedIn profiles and practice elevator pitches. We will also explore digital literacy in the workplace—including email etiquette, calendar management, cloud collaboration tools, cybersecurity basics, digital professionalism. Students will hear from Villanova’s Human Resources team about HR fundamentals such as pre‑employment paperwork, legal rights and responsibilities at work, and financial literacy for employment. Students will develop strategies for building positive work relationships, balancing personal and professional life, and planning transportation and commuting to internships and jobs.