Career Assistants are comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors with ties to all four colleges at Villanova. They undergo extensive training on resume writing, major selection, job search strategies, interviewing techniques as well as graduate/professional school information. Career Assistants work cohesively with the CSO professional staff and strive to assist students with the transition between college life and the professional world.

Career Assistants will help you with:

• Critique resumes
• Answer career questions
• Suggest resources
• Explain placement procedures and on-line services
• Discuss majors and career decision making strategies.

Career Assistant 2008 Spring Semester Office Hours

Christina is a Senior Political Science/Philosophy major with a minor in Africana Studies. She was born and raised on Long Island, NY and is a diehard Mets fan! She is especially waiting for Jose and David to clinch the pennant (sorry Phillies fans). She is involved in a few student groups on campus, including the Progressive Students Network, and she loves participating in the many service trips Campus Ministry offers over breaks. So if you need your resume read or just want to chat over coffee in the Career Lounge, feel free to stop by.

Elizabeth is a junior in the Villanova School of Business from Rochester, New York. She has declared majors in Accounting and Management Information Systems. Elizabeth is a member of the Student Alumni Relations Team and is a student facilitator in the freshmen leadership learning communities. She has participated in the Ruibal Challenge as well as the Special Olympics Fall Festival. Elizabeth is always looking to meet new people so come visit in the Career Café!

Sandy is a senior History and Political Science double major with a minor in Women’s Studies from the small town of Shavertown Pennsylvania. She just returned from a semester abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland where she interned with the Scottish Parliament. Sandy is a huge Philadelphia Sports Fan, and she especially loves the Phillies and knows that another comeback is imminent. She also believes the Sixers will be a strong contender and will make a solid playoff run. Basketball is her favorite sport, and she also enjoys reading, running and traveling. She loves meeting new people and hearing what they have to say, so stop by her office hour to chat!!

Megha Kulshreshtha
Megha is a junior Political Science major from Pemberton, NJ (a small town in the middle of no-where). She is currently pursuing a classical studies minor and possibly a double major in Economics if it treats her well. In addition to volunteering as a Career Assistant, Megha is Co-Chair of SAMOSA (South Asian Multicultural Organized Student’s Ass.) She is also a member of VU’s Dhadkan Dance Team. Apart from school, Megha has studied abroad in Jordan, Egypt, and Switzerland this past year. She enjoys watching marathons of Law and Order- The Original and eating Ramen noodles Dancing is a huge hobby of hers and she also enjoys a good conversation, so stop by and say hi during her office hour!

Keenan is a junior Political Science major from East Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to being a Career Assistant, he works in Student Life in Dougherty Hall, and is a member of the 2008 Special Olympics Fall Festival Committee. Keenan enjoys playing golf and basketball, running, and hanging out with his family and friends. He likes reading and writing, follows politics and sports--especially the Red Sox and the Patriots, which are the greatest respective teams in the nation. Keenan's CSO office hour is Monday at 1:30, so stop by to hang out and talk with him.

Kristin is a junior accounting and finance major with a minor in real estate. She is from upstate New York. Kristin studied abroad in London, England in the spring of her freshman year. This past summer, Kristin studied abroad in Shanghai, China and visited Beijing. She is an RA on West campus and is involved a variety of other organizations on campus. Kristin is a TV addict and loves to meet new people so stop in during her office hour for a chat.

Jaime Rigopoulos
Jaime is a junior Marketing/IB Co-Major from Framingham, Massachusetts. She will miss the Career Services Office immensely while she studies abroad for the fall semester in Sydney, Australia…but get ready for her return in the spring! Jaime loves to swim, read, and watch every single episode of Friends (she has all 10 seasons on DVD!). Jaime is also involved in Villanova’s chapter of STAND, 2nd Mile, Rays of Sunshine, and VSB Peer Counselors. Stop by during her office hour in the spring to chat about anything and everything!

Jamie is a junior majoring in Accounting and minoring in Mathematics. She is from Short Hills, New Jersey. Jamie is a member of the Honors Program and also works at the student advising center in VSB, the Clay Center. She is also a part of the Accounting Society and the Fixed Income Society. Jamie is a very active member in the Club Tennis team, usually competing in tournaments every weekend. Other than that, she loves to cook with her roommates, play with her dogs, and travel. This past summer she took classes in Rome, Italy and also traveled to Spain and London. She is always busy on campus and loves bumping into new people.

Allison Webb
Allison is a sophomore Math major with a minor in Business. She has been living in Montvale which is in the northern part of Bergen County, New Jersey since she was 2 years old. The most exciting part of her summer was interning at the new Jets/Giants stadium. She contributes to campus life at Villanova as the Assistant Chair on the Concerns and Issues Committee for the Student Government, so if you have any concerns or issues she is the one to go to! She is excited to help students with resumes and interviews as a Career Assistant.

Laura is a junior, double majoring in Marketing and Management with a minor in International Business. She is from Perkasie, Pennsylvania. This past summer Laura studied abroad in Siena, Italy. She is a Peer Counselor for the School of Business, helps with event planning in the Office of Health Promotions, and is a member of the Gamma Phi Honor Society. In her free time Laura likes to travel, shop, nap, and watch the 2007 NL East Champs! Stop by during her office to talk about anything or go over your resume!