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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.
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Career Assistant 2009 Fall Semester Office Hours
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Career Assistants
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Eric Bifolck
Eric is a junior Economics major with a minor in Business from
Burlington, Massachusetts. He transferred to Nova last year and
absolutely loves it! In his free time Eric enjoys hanging out with
family and friends, watching his beloved Boston sports teams, and
staying active by playing tennis, basketball, and baseball. This is his
first year as a Career Assistant and he’s looking forward to helping
others with their career needs. Stop by during his office hour to work
on your resume, talk about future career plans, or just to chat! |
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Caroline Crowther
Caroline is a senior Finance major, with a minor in Real Estate. She is
from Natick, Massachusetts and recently spent a semester in Galway,
Ireland. In her free time Caroline loves to shop, spend time at the
beach, and go to the gym. She is looking forward to her second year as a
career assistant but sad that it is her last year at Villanova. Caroline
is about to start the post-graduation job search, so she can probably
relate to what you are going though! Stop in during her office hours to
chat! |
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Elizabeth DiDonna
Elizabeth is a senior in the Villanova School of Business from
Rochester, New York. She is a double major in Accounting and Management
Information Systems. This will be Elizabeth’s second year working as a
career assistant and she loves it. Elizabeth is also involved in the
Student Alumni Relations Team and has participated in Special Olympics,
Ruibal Challenge and was a student advisor in the leadership learning
communities. In addition to Career Services, you may spot her in the
fitness centers where she will be working this fall. Elizabeth loves
meeting new people so stop by during her office hour. |
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Beth Harris
Beth Harris is a junior Psychology and Criminal Justice double major.
She is from West Chester, PA and enjoys reading, baking, and hanging out
with friends. Beth is a member of the Villanova band, so be sure to look
for her at Football and Basketball games. Although this is Beth's first
year as a Career Assistant, she has been working in the office since her
freshman year, so feel free to come in during her office hour with any
questions as well as your resume! |
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Abby Hiza
Abby is a sophomore in the School of Business. She is from Upstate New
York, loves Yoga and chai lattes, and doesn't tan very well. Abby spent
her second semester last year studying in London and is looking forward
to her first spring at 'Nova and her first year as a Career Services
Assistant! Come chat anytime. |
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Megha Kulshreshtha
Megha is a senior Political Science and Economics double major from
Pemberton, NJ (a small town in the middle of no-where). She is currently
pursuing an International Relations Concentration and a Classical
Studies Minor. In addition to volunteering as a Career Assistant, Megha
is a member of SAMOSA (South Asian Multicultural Organized Student’s
Association) and has served on the Executive Board for three years. She
is also a member of Villanova’s Blue Key Society. Apart from school,
Megha has studied abroad in Jordan, Egypt, and Switzerland working with
a non-profit organization and attending a Model UN Conference in Cairo.
She enjoys watching marathons of Law and Order- The Original and eating
Ramen noodles. Dancing and reading is a huge hobby of hers and she also
enjoys a good conversation, so stop by and say hi during her office
hour! |
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Keenan Lynch
Keenan is a senior 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 2009 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. Stop by
to hang out and talk with him during his office hour.
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Kristin Murphy Kristin is a senior accounting, finance,
and international business 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. In the summer of 2008, Kristin studied
abroad in Shanghai, China. This year, she began her position as the Beta
Alpha Psi Recruitment Chair and started a fall internship at Keystone
Property Group. Kristin is a TV addict and loves to meet new people so
stop by during her office hour to chat.
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Dallas Ouano
Dallas is a Sophomore accounting major in the Business School. He lives
in Holmdel, which is in Central New Jersey. Dallas is a member of the
Club Basketball Team, which traveled to Detroit to compete in the NIRSA
national club basketball tournament last April. This past summer he
worked in the front office of a dental practice and also became a
certified bartender. Dallas loves basketball, exercising, and just about
any outdoor and physical activity.
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Sierra Payton
Sierra is a junior psychology major. She is from Clementon, NJ but
currently lives in Philadelphia. This is Sierra’s first year as a career
assistant and she is very excited about the opportunity so feel free to
stop in and ask a question or two or even just to say hi! In addition to
being a career assistant, Sierra is also a member of Rays of Sunshine
and the Black Cultural Society (BCS). Sierra also enjoys reading and
cooking (when she can find the time), dancing, and meeting new people.
Stop by during her office hour to ask any question from “how can I find
a summer job or internship?” to “what should I major in?” and she’ll be
more than happy to help. |
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Jaime Rigopoulos
Jaime is a senior Marketing/International Business Co-Major from
Framingham, Massachusetts, and is happy that her home state is well
represented by Career Assistants this year! This is her third year as a
CA, and she is really looking forward to making her last year the best
one. Jaime is also involved at Villanova as a VSB Peer Counselor and
enjoys volunteering at campus events such as the Special Olympics Fall
Festival and Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. In her free time,
Jaime loves to swim, read, and watch every single episode of Friends.
Stop by during her office hour (Tuesdays from 1-2) to chat about
anything and everything, career-related or not!
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Erica Slater
Erica is a sophomore in the School of Business. She is currently
undeclared but is planning on declaring a Double Major in Marketing and
International Business. She is from Pasadena, California which is just
10 minutes outside of Los Angeles. She is the Events Director of Rays of
Sunshine and is also a part of the Marketing Society. This past summer
Erica worked for the California Philharmonic as the Patron Services
Assistant and enjoyed the many perks with the job (free tickets).
Besides that, Erica absolutely loves dogs and is a dedicated fan of Top
Chef.
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Mark Thompson
Mark is a sophomore in the Villanova School of Business from Acton,
Massachusetts. He is pursuing at least a major in finance. In addition
to being a Career Assistant, Mark is a member of the Villanova Equity
Society and other organizations at Villanova. Besides investing, Mark
likes to golf, spend time in Boston with family and friends, kayak, and
go camping. He is thinking of studying abroad this summer. Don’t
hesitate to stop by his office hours to chat and work on a resume or
anything else you need help with.
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Jamie Tonelli
Jamie is a senior majoring in Accountancy and minoring in Mathematics.
She is from Short Hills, NJ. Jamie loves hanging out at CSO as well as
the student center in VSB, the Clay Center. Jamie is always actively
involved on campus partaking in Club Tennis, the Accounting Society, and
Habitat for Humanity. Jamie also studied abroad one summer in Rome,
Italy. She enjoys traveling, cooking and hanging out with friends. Jamie
has been working hard to reach her career goals and loves to help out
others who are in the career search process as well!
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Allison Webb
Allison is a Junior Math Major, Business and Psychology Minor. She is
from Bergen County, New Jersey, right on the border of New York State.
Allison is also involved in the Student Government Association as the
Chair of the Dining Services Affairs Committee so if you have any issues
with Dining Services you can bring them up during your resume review!
For the past two summers she has worked at the New Meadowlands Stadium
as an intern for the company building the new stadium that the Jets and
Giants will play in next year. This is her second year being a Career
Assistant and she is really excited to be working in the Career Services
Office again and looking forward to helping anyone she can.
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Laura Weidner
Laura is a senior, majoring in Management with a minor in International
Business and has hopes to go to medical school. She is from Perkasie,
Pennsylvania. She is a Peer Counselor for the School of Business, a
member of the Gamma Phi Honor Society, and a member of the pre-med
society, Alpha Epsilon Delta. In her free time Laura likes to travel,
shop, nap, and watch the 2008 World Series Champions. Stop by during her
office to talk about anything or go over your resume!
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