BRIDGE Society Conference: Flipping the Job / Internship Search on Its Head

BRIDGE SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE:
“Flipping the Job/Internship Search on Its Head: Ways to Take Control and Get Noticed”--featuring certified professional coach and Villanova graduate Jill Ozovek.  

Jill Ozovek, CPC, ELI-MP, is a Villanova graduate from the Class of 2004, and the founder of Jill Ozovek Coaching where she helps professionals discover what they truly want in life, understand what is holding them back from achieving it, and accomplish what they want without comparing themselves to others. During this special professional development event, students have the opportunity to hear Jill’s powerful messages related to discovering meaningful and fulfilling careers, and how to use practical tools, such as personal Web sites and Linked In, to distinguish themselves from others vying for coveted positions. Eligible for Wildcat Points.

Please RSVP.  Click here for details about registering for the event.

Jill Ozovek

Turner Broadcasting Site Visit

Turner Broadcasting in NYC is hosting a site visit exclusively for Liberal Arts & Sciences students on Friday, April 25th from 8:30am to 5:30pm. You will learn about the work of the Advertising Sales areas and meet Villanova alumni who work at the company. OUS Intern Jeremy Menninger, who interned at TurnerBroadcasting in NYC last summer, will be leading this site visit.

TO REGISTER:
To register for the site visit, you need to email bridgesocietyevents@gmail.com with the following information:
·         Name
·         Villanova email
·         Year
·         Major/minor (or intended major/minor)
·         Cell phone number
·         Emergency contact - name, relationship, cell phone number
This is a first-come, first-served sign-up. Students of all years are welcome to participate. On the morning of Tuesday, April 15th, we'll share the list of students who have registered for the site visit. You will need to submit a deposit of $20 by Wednesday, April 16th to SAC 107 to hold your spot. The deposit will be returned to you on the trip.

BRIDGE Professional Development Conference

BRIDGE Mentoring & Networking Event

BRIDGE Society Writing, Media & Communication Event

You are invited to the BRIDGE Society Writing, Media, and Communication Mentoring & Networking Event on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:00pm in the Villanova Room. This is an opportunity to meet alumni and professionals who work in public relations, sports writing, editing, media, journalism, publishing, advertising sales, and other communication-centered positions at
·         ESPN
·         Time
·         CNN
·         QVC
·         Sports Illustrated
·         Please Touch Museum
·         Braithwaite Communications
·         Hypertonic
·         Cooke Publishing Company and many more…

To register for the event, you can also use the link in Dr. Radcliffe's Jan. 10 email to all English majors.

BRIDGE Society

You're invited to the BRIDGE Society "All Industry" Mentoring & Networking Event on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Garey Hall Cafe. Meet alumni and professionals from across industries. Talk to them about networking, interviewing, interning successfully, and, of course, obtaining full-time positions. Hear their advice on all of the professional development questions that you have! Find out what our alumni studied, where they interned, how they obtained their jobs, what they enjoy about their work, and more. Walk away with insight about your future and a list of potential mentors to assist you. Understand the value of the Villanova network and your LAS degree.

*Alumni and professionals from GlaxoSmithKline, Vanguard, Bank of America, Turner Broadcasting, City Year, DuPont, Bloomberg, American Express, QVC, Devereux, and more will be attending.

RSVP Required: https://sp.artsci.villanova.edu/ous/Lists/BRIDGE%20Events/NewForm.aspx
Space is limited! RSVP early!

Dress: Business dress required. (After you register, you will receive an email regarding appropriate dress for this event.) We will not be reviewing resumes at this event.
Questions: aslp@villanova.edu

BRIDGE Society's Nonprofit Mentoring & Networking Event

You are invited to the A&S BRIDGE Society's Nonprofit Mentoring & Networking Event  on Thursday, February 21, from 6:00--8:00 pm in Dougherty Hall West Lounge.

Alumni and professionals from 18 nonprofits will be visiting that night to mentor and talk to students. It's an exciting opportunity to learn more about mission-driven nonprofit work.

Registration is required;  click here to register.  Professional dress is also required for the event.