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Schulich CDC 

Career Development Centre (CDC) 

Recruitment Resource Guide 2012 – 2013 

1 CDC | Recruitment Resource Guide 2012–2013

Table of contents 

Our commitment .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 

Your CDC contacts ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4 

Graduate recruitment program.............................................................................................................................................................................................................5 

Internship and summer recruitment program .....................................................................................................................................................................................6 

Experienced hires recruitment program ...............................................................................................................................................................................................7 

Hosting an information session .............................................................................................................................................................................................................8 

Posting a job opportunity ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 

On-campus interviews ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................10 

Interview offers and acceptance .........................................................................................................................................................................................................11 

Fall 2012 important dates ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 

Winter 2013 important dates ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................14 

Recruitment and networking events ..................................................................................................................................................................................................16 

Career development centre professionals ..........................................................................................................................................................................................17 

CDC international partners ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................21 

Commuter instructions .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22 

Parking instructions & guest accommodations ..................................................................................................................................................................................23 


Our commitment 

Our mission 

Guiding students to sustainable career success. 

Partnering with the CDC 

The Career Development Centre (CDC) works to ensure your recruitment goals are met and helps you improve your 

recruitment return on investment (ROI). Your partnership with our CDC professional team of senior Industry Account 

Managers will connect you to MBA, International MBA, MBA/JD, BBA and International BBA candidates for internships 

and full-time positions in all locations, as well as to Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBAs and alumni candidates for full-time 

experienced hires. We will work with you to understand your needs, provide you with suitable candidates or help you 

develop strategies to effectively brand your firm on campus. We are the largest, best credentialed and most experienced 

Career Centre in Canada, with counsellors who average more than 16 years’ experience in their respective industries. 

We provide a one-stop, total global solution for all your temporary or permanent hiring needs by managing satellite career 

centres abroad in Beijing, Shanghai, Mumbai, Seoul, Dubai and Moscow; and by working closely with our 21,000+ alumni 

in more than 60 countries. 


Your CDC contacts 

EMBA & Senior Alumni Contact 

Joseph Palumbo 

jpalumbo@schulich.yorku.ca 

Real Estate, Banking, International Careers, Mining, Public and Nonprofit Sectors 

Minoo Bhutani 

mbhutani@schulich.yorku.ca 

New Client Contact (All Industries) 

Scott Sorg 

ssorg@schulich.yorku.ca 

Consulting, General and Operation Management, HR/OB, and Change Management 

Alyson Gampel 

agampel@schulich.yorku.ca 

Consumer Packaged Goods and Marketing 

Lyla Korhani 

lkorhani@schulich.yorku.ca 

Accounting and Diversified Financial Services 

Diana Caradonna 

dcaradonna@schulich.yorku.ca 

Technology and Healthcare Management and Alumni Recruitment Programs 

Gina Pagiamtzis 

gpagiamtzis@schulich.yorku.ca 

Sustainability 

Lisa Pierosara 

lpierosara@schulich.yorku.ca 

Retail, Sales and Supply Chain 

Amir Khan 

amkhan@schulich.yorku.ca 

Banking and Finance 

Mike Nadal 

mnadal@schulich.yorku.ca 


Graduate recruitment program 

The Graduate Recruitment Program is focused on entry- or junior level, full-time permanent and contract opportunities for 

our undergraduate and graduate students completing their studies in the current academic year. Students can graduate from 

the Schulich School of Business during two convocation periods throughout the course of the academic school year: 

Fall (October/November): PhD, MBA, MBA/JD,MBA/MFA, EMBA, PDAM, MPA, MF, BBA, and iBBA degrees 

Spring (June): PhD, MBA, IMBA, MBA/JD, MBA/MFA, MPA, PDAM, BBA, and iBBA degrees 

The majority of our graduate recruitment activity takes place between September and November. We recommend recruiters 

plan their hiring for this time to ensure they can successfully compete for candidates they are seeking. We can, however, 

accommodate graduate recruitment needs up to convocation the following June. 

The following options are available when coordinating your graduate recruitment needs: 

• Information Sessions 

• Job Postings 

• On-Campus Interviews 

Timetable 

August 1, 2012 

First day full-time Graduate Recruitment job postings are viewable to Schulich students 

September 5, 2012 

Company Information Sessions Begin 


Earliest date for full-time on-campus interviews 


Earliest recommended closing date for full-time Graduate Recruitment job postings 

November 2, 2012 

Earliest recommended closing date for job offers 

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Sample Schedule 

Day 1 

Post job opportunity with CDC 

Day 14 

Job opportunity closes 

Day 21 

Provide interview shortlist to CDC 

Day 26 

CDC provides confirmed interview schedule to company 

Day 30 

On-Campus Interviews 

Next Steps 

Contact your CDC Account Manager to coordinate your Graduate Recruitment needs. 

See PAGe 4

Internship and summer recruitment program 

Our Internship and Summer Recruitment Program is focused on recruiting returning undergraduate- and graduate-level 

students for short-term employment. Internship and summer recruitment also offers recruiting companies an excellent 

opportunity to assess potential candidates for full-time employment, following graduation. The following options are 

available when coordinating your internship and summer recruitment needs: 

• Information Sessions 

• Job Postings 

• On-Campus Interviews 

International business internships 

International MBA (IMBA) students complete international internships as part of their program of study, which also includes 

international business courses, a second-language specialization, and a regional specialization. These internships, called the 

IMBA Work Term, take place in the student’s region of study (i.e. North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, or 

India) from May to August or from September to December. To find out more about how you and your organization could 

benefit from hosting an IMBA Work Term student, please contact the Assistant Director, Internships and Corporate Services 

at imba@schulich.yorku.ca. 

Internship and summer recruitment 

Summer 

The posting of summer internships can begin during the Fall term and continue through to the beginning of the Summer 

term the following year. 

Internship 

We recommend posting opportunities six months prior to the employment start date to allow students time to make the 

appropriate arrangements and to ensure success in your recruitment efforts. 

MBA students are able to pursue internship opportunities year-round. We are able to help you post Internship 

opportunities that take place at any point throughout the year, with durations from two to 16 months. 

BBA/iBBA students need to make special arrangements with the undergraduate Degree program to pursue internships 

that take place outside of the summer term. We recommend posting year-round internships early to allow students to 

make the necessary arrangements. Summer internships, however, do align well with undergraduate’s academic calendars. 

Next Steps 

Contact your CDC Account Manager to coordinate your Internship and/or summer recruitment needs. 

See PAGe 4 


January 2, 2013 

On-campus Company Information Sessions for Summer 

internship recruitment begins 


Day on Bay/Financial Services Luncheon 

(No on-campus/off-campus interviews held on this date) 


Earliest day on-campus summer internship interviews begin

experienced hires recruitment program 

The Career Development Centre (CDC) Experienced Hires Recruitment Program can provide you with access 

to the following: 

• Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBAs (Average of 16 years of Experience) 

• Part-time (Evening & Weekend) MBAs 

• Schulich Graduate & Undergraduate Alumni 

The CDC has contact with Schulich alumni and working professionals who may be suitable candidates for the mid- 

to senior-level opportunities you have available. These candidates are available year-round and are able to fill full-time 

immediate opportunities. 

Posting a full-time immediate opportunity 

for experienced hires 

Please complete the convenient on-line job posting form, found at www.schulich.yorku.ca/jobposting 

Alternatively, you are welcome to e-mail your job posting to alumnirecruiting@schulich.yorku.ca and include the 

following information: 

• Contact information 

• Company summary 

• Position summary, duties and qualifications 

• Application procedure 

• Target audience 

• Application deadline 

Use of the job posting form is recommended, as it allows you to easily identify your recruitment needs, ensuring 

that your opportunities are targeted to the appropriate group of individuals. 

Next Steps 

To coordinate your experienced hires recruitment needs, contact your CDC Account Manager. 

See PAGe 4 


Hosting an information session 

Information sessions provide your organization with the opportunity to conduct a targeted recruitment presentation to 

a specific group of Schulich students on campus. Information sessions are typically held at two times throughout the 

day: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm and 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm. The following locations are available to book at the Schulich School of 

Business, on a first-come first-serve basis: 

Location Setup Capacity 

Robert R. McEwen Auditorium Tiered fixed seating 300 

Private Dining Room Flexible space: theatre-style or table rounds 80 –100 

Alan Lambert Classroom (N109) Non-tiered: classroom setup (tables and chairs) 80 –100 

W132 Classroom Tiered seating with fixed tables 85 

* Alternative space may be provided, depending on room availability. 

What’s included 

• Wireless internet connection 

• Audio-visual equipment 

• Computer and projector 

• Stand and wireless microphone 

• DVD or VHS player 

• You are welcome to bring your laptop and connect to the on-site projection system 

• Professional event management 

• Advance student registration 

• Monitor student registration numbers and communicate updates to clients and the Catering Department 

• Provision of a student registration table and coordination of student enrollment on the day of the event 

• Advertising 

• The Career Development Centre (CDC) communicates information sessions and recruiting events to the student community 

via multiple channels of communication. 

• CDC website 

• Notification to specific student clubs 

• Professionally printed event posters 

• Student newspaper (depending on time of year) 

• Weekly CDC student newsletter 

• CareerQuest (CDC’s on-line recruitment system) 

Employers are also welcome to provide the CDC with additional posters for display. You must be targeting Schulich 

degree-earning students at your session. Underground parking is available for a daily rate in the Student Services 

Parking Structure III, which connects underground to the Schulich School of Business. See pages 22 & 23 for a map and 

commuter instructions. 

Catering 

The Catering Department at the Executive Learning Centre offers a full range of delectable food and beverage options 

for your event needs. Please note there is a $100 setup fee applied by the Catering Department to account for your 

event setup needs. Contact the catering department to place your order: 

Kate Hunter 

416-650-8318 

khunter@schulich.yorku.ca 

Next Steps 

To coordinate your information session, contact your CDC Account Managers. 

See PAGe 4 


Posting a job opportunity 

To post a position with the Career Development Centre (CDC), please complete the convenient on-line job posting form, 

found at www.schulich.yorku.ca/jobposting, or provide your CDC Account Manager (see page 4) with your job posting 

which should include the following information: 

• Contact information 

• Company summary 

• Position summary, duties and qualifications 

• Application procedure 

• Identify target student group 

• Application deadline 

Use of the job posting form is recommended, as it allows you to identify your recruitment needs, ensuring that the CDC 

can target your career opportunities to the appropriate group of business students. We further recommend that career 

opportunities remain live on our recruitment system, CareerQuest, for a minimum of two weeks to ensure that positions 

have been sufficiently advertised to the student body and to maximize exposure. 

Resume collection 

As an alternative to having students apply to you directly, the CDC can instruct students to apply directly on-line on our 

recruitment system, CareerQuest. This route would ensure applications can be maintained within an electronic holding bin 

until the application deadline. One business day following the application deadline, the CDC will provide you with an 

electronic file of the student applications received. Resume collection is a complementary service offered by the CDC. 

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Questions 

Contact your CDC Account Manager. 

See PAGe 4 


On-campus interviews 

The Career Development Centre (CDC) can assist your organization with complementary coordination of first-round, 

on-campus interviews. There are no booking or administration fees for our interviewing services. 

Interviewing facilities 

The Career Development Centre possesses a total of eight on-campus interviewing rooms which are available to reserve on 

a first-come, first-serve basis. Each room can seat a total of three to four people. Additionally, all interviewers are provided 

with the following complementary services while on campus: 

• Wireless internet connection (available upon request) 

• Coffee, tea and light snacks 

• Executive dining room lunch (hot and cold buffet lunch hosted by your Account Manager) 

Interviewing scheduling 

Once you have developed a short-list of students you wish to invite to an interview, the CDC can assist you with 

student notification and the coordination of the interview schedule. We recommend a minimum of five business days to 

allow us to effectively connect with students and confirm their attendance for interviews. 

For off-campus interviews, the CDC recommends that employers contact pre-selected students directly for interview 

scheduling and coordination. Please be respectful of student’s academic requirements and limit time outside of the 

classroom to a minimum. 

Checking-in 

When checking-in on the day of your on-campus interviews, please come to the Career Development Centre, located on 

the second floor of the Schulich School of Business, in the Richard E. Waugh Suite, N202. Upon arrival, interviewers will 

be directed to their interview rooms. For driving and parking instructions, see pages 22 and 23. 

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Questions 


See PAGe 4 


Interview offers and acceptance 

Extending offers of employment 

If you have decided to extend a job offer for a full-time, internship or summer position to a Schulich student, we recommend 

following the below process: 

• Offers should be presented in writing by the organization to the student 

• The offer should contain a student response deadline 

• Response deadlines should provide the candidate with a minimum two-week period for reply (with a preference for an 

expiry date no earlier than November 4 for full-time hires for graduating students) 

• No offers, bonuses or other perks should be contingent upon a positive candidate response prior to the above 

mentioned guidelines 

• Send letter of regrets or contact interview candidates who were not extended position offers 

• In the event that an employment offer needs to be retracted, please notify your CDC Account Manager (see page 4) as 

soon as possible 

• Please adhere to the Ethical Recruitment Guidelines found on the Canadian Association of Career Educators and 

Employers (CACEE) website at www.cacee.com 

Interview acceptance 

The CDC educates students and provides resources on employment etiquette such as negotiations, acceptances of offers 

and impact of reneging on an acceptance by a student. In the event that a student does renege an offer, please contact 

your CDC Account Manager (see page 4) as soon as possible. 

Please notify your CDC Account Manager of the successful students who have accepted an offer of employment (for 

full-time, internship and summer positions) with your organization. 

Next Steps 

To coordinate your on-campus interviews, contact your CDC Account Manager. 

See PAGe 4 


Fall 2012 important dates 

September 2012 

S M T W T F S 

2 

9 

16 

23 


3 

Labour Day 

University Closed 

10 

MBA Classes Begin 

17 

24 

October 2012 

4 

11 

18 

25 

23 

MBA Reading Week 

5 

BBA Classes Begin 

12 

19 

26 

24 


6 

13 

20 

27 28 

29 

25 


7 

14 

21 

Career Day 

All Classes will be Held 

S M T W T F S 

7 

14 

21 

28 

30 

1 

8 

Thanksgiving 


15 

22 

29 

2 

9 

16 

30 

3 

10 

17 

31 

4 

11 

18 

5 

12 

19 

26 


1 

8 

15 

22 

6 

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27

Fall 2012 Important Dates 

November 2012 

S M T W T F S 

4 

11 

18 

25 

December 2012 

S M T W T F S 

2 

9 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

16 

BBA Exams 

23 



5 

12 

19 

26 

3 

Last Day BBA Classes 

10 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

17 

BBA Exams 

24 


University Closed University Closed 

30 31 

6 

13 

20 

27 

4 

11 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

18 

BBA Exams 

25 


7 

14 

21 

28 

5 

BBA Exams 

12 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

19 

BBA Exams 

26 


1 

8 

15 

22 

29 

6 

BBA Exams 

13 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

20 

BBA Exams 

27 


2 

9 

16 

23 

30 

7 

BBA Exams 

Last Day of MBA Classes 

14 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

21 

BBA Exams 

28 


3 

10 

17 

24 

1 

8 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

15 

BBA Exams 

22 


29 

University Closed

Winter 2013 Important Dates 

January 2013 

S M T W T F S 

6 

MBA Launch Week 

13 

20 

27 


7 

BBA Classes Begin 

MBA Classes Begin 

14 

21 

28 

February 2013 

8 

15 

22 

29 

2 


9 

16 

23 

30 

3 


10 

17 

24 

31 

4 


11 

18 

Financial Services 

Luncheon 

(No on or off campus 

interviews) 

25 

Healthcare Networking 

Breakfast 

S M T W T F S 

3 

10 

17 

BBA Reading Week 

24 

4 

11 

18 

Family Day 


25 

1 


5 

12 

Technology 

Networking Mixer 

19 



26 

6 

13 

20 



27 

7 

Marketing/Sales 


14 

21 



28 

Sustainability 


1 

Supply Chain Networking 

Breakfast 

8 

OB/HR Networking 

Breakfast 

15 

Real Estate Breakfast 

22 



5 


12 

19 

26 

2 

9 

16 


23

Winter 2013 Important Dates 

March 2013 

S M T W T F S 

3 

10 

17 

24 

April 2013 

S M T W T F S 

7 

14 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

21 

BBA Exams 

28 

31 


4 

11 

18 

1 

8 

Last Day of BBA Classes 

Last Day of MBA Classes 

15 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

22 

BBA Exams 

29 

5 

12 

19 

2 

9 

16 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

23 

BBA Exams 

30 

6 

13 

20 

25 26 27 28 29 

30 

3 

10 

BBA Exams 

17 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

24 

BBA Exams 

7 

14 

21 22 

4 

11 

BBA Exams 

18 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

25 

BBA Exams 

1 

Consulting Networking 

Breakfast 

8 

Management Accounting 

Networking Breakfast 

15 

Non-profit/Government 

Breakfast 

Good Friday 


5 

12 

BBA Exams 

19 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

26 

BBA Exams 

2 

9 

16 

23 

6 

13 

BBA Exams 

MBA Exams 

20 

BBA Exams 

27

Recruitment and networking events 

The Career Development Centre (CDC) hosts a series of recruitment and networking events throughout the course 

of the academic year. Events are organized independently by the CDC or reflect a partnership with Schulich faculties, 

departments and student clubs. The following is a schedule of our planned events for the 2012-2013 school year. 

Career Day 


Schulich’s Career Day allows for engaging interaction with 1,000 of our undergraduate- and graduate-level business 

students. Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your organization, highlight current recruitment programs 

and target graduating students for full-time employment upon graduation or non-graduating students for summer, 

internship and part-time opportunities. 

Financial Services Luncheon 


The financial services industry recruits a large percentage of MBA graduates from the Schulich School of Business each 

year. The Financial Services Luncheon will provide a forum for industry professionals to meet outstanding non-graduating 

and graduating students from Schulich’s global, innovative and diverse MBA programs. 

Industry Networking Events 

January – March 2013 

Each year, the CDC and its partners host a series of industry networking events, including the Industry Advising Breakfast 

Series (taking place on Friday mornings) and Networking Mixers (which take place Wednesday evenings). These events 

are hosted during the Winter term (January – March) and provide an opportunity for professionals, established in various 

industries, to meet and mingle with undergraduate- and graduate-level students. Industry events covered include: Asset 

Management, Consulting, Healthcare, Marketing, Not-For-Profit sector, Public Sector, Real Property, Sales, Supply Chain 

and Sustainability and Green Careers. These events are perfect for sharing industry, company and career information, 

branding your organization on campus and for your recruitment needs. 

Recruiter Roundtable 

TBD 

The Recruitment Roundtable provides a forum for employers to learn about Schulich programs, provide an overview of 

Career Centre best practices, and allows for a free-flowing exchange of ideas and feedback for improving your organization’s 

effectiveness on campus. 

Talent Search Career Fair 

April 2013 

The Talent Search Career Fair provides graduating students with the opportunity to meet and share their resumes with 

human resources representatives from various search firms. This event focuses on full-time immediate recruitment upon 

graduation, ultimately providing students with new avenues and resources for the purpose of career exploration. 

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Questions 


See PAGe 4 


Career development centre professionals 

Management Team 


Joseph Palumbo, MBA, CMA, FCMA, C. Dir., A.C.C. 

Executive Director 

Joseph has 30 years of Financial Services, Automotive, Nonprofit and Educational industry experience. Along with overseeing 

the Career Development Centre, his other responsibilities include developing and furthering Corporate and Alumni relations 

between the school and its many stakeholders on a global basis in the areas of recruitment, career development and public 

relations. Joseph has developed and delivered hundreds of presentations and workshops globally. Having consulted with the 

world’s top organizations, he has the rare knowledge of what organizations desire from their future leaders and what 

tomorrow’s leaders want from their organizations. 

Joseph is a Chartered Director from McMaster University/Conference Board of Canada. He has a marketing degree from York, a 

CMA designation, an MBA in Strategy and Organizational Relations from Schulich, a Strategic Decision-Making & HR Certificate 

from Wharton, and a Forging the HR/CEO Certificate from Harvard. He is certified in delivering assessments and workshops in 

Business Career Counselling and Emotional Intelligence EQi. Joseph is also an Executive Coach. Joseph was a board member of 

the MBA Career Services Council in the US, and the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE). Joseph is 

a member of HRPA, SHRM, NACE, CMA Ontario. He is Past Chair of the Board for the United Way of Peel. He is Chair of Finance 

& Audit and former Chair of Human Resources and Compensation for CMA Ontario. Joseph also serves as a Director with the 

United Ways of Ontario and the Mississauga Summit. 

jpalumbo@schulich.yorku.ca 

Minoo Bhutani, MBA 

Director 

Minoo has 18 years of experience, 12 in Banking and Accounting, including having worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers, 

TD Securities and Scotia Capital in Canada, and a leading securities company in India. A CA finalist, he also has a BAS in 

Finance from York University, and an MBA in International Finance. Minoo is a Board member of the Indo Canada Chamber 

of Commerce, as well as an Executive Board member and Treasurer of the Canadian Association of Career Educators and 

Employers (CACEE). Minoo was previously a member of Serve Canada, a youth development organization. He also has a 

certificate in Coaching, Business Career Counselling and Assessment and Behavioural Interview Skills. 

Minoo is responsible for directing all internal aspects of the Career Development Centre and the Graduate & Internship 

recruiting process, ranging from student relations, counselling, workshops, events and clubs. He is involved on the external 

front with organizations and alumni in promoting the school. Minoo is our client and recruitment specialist in Finance, 

Financial Services, Venture Capital, Commercial Banking & Commercial Real Estate and Risk Management. He is also 

responsible for all global careers. 

mbhutani@schulich.yorku.ca 

Phanindra Deonandan, MPA 

Assistant Director, International MBA (IMBA) Program 

Phanindra has over 15 years of teaching, training and facilitation experience in Canada, Japan and the US. She holds a BA and 

B. Ed from the University of Toronto, a TESL Certificate from Humber College, and an MPA from Queen’s University. She was 

based in Miami for over four years as the Regional Education Manager responsible for training all staff in North America and the 

Caribbean region in airports, in-flight and cruise-lines for Clinique, Estée Lauder Companies. Prior to that, Phanindra supervised 

the student internship program for an international language school in Toronto, and she worked in Japan as an English instructor 

for five years. Now as Assistant Director, Internships and Corporate Services, she supports and advises IMBA students on their 

international work term search and helps guide them in their career development. 

pdeonandan@schulich.yorku.ca 

Alyson Gampel, MBA 

Graduate Employment Manager 

Alyson has 13 years of Business Career Development, Business Consulting and Training & Development experience. Alyson 

graduated with an MBA from The Kellogg-School of Management, Northwestern University where she specialized in 

Organizational Behaviour, Strategy and Marketing, and a BComm from McGill. She spent six years helping North American 

clients implement their business strategies with Accenture, in Montreal and then Toronto. She has consulted to clients in 

the Telecomm, High-tech, Transportation, Manufacturing and Aerospace industries. She left the Consulting industry to enter 

Academia, initially teaching in the Business program at Seneca College, followed by helping Fortune 500 clients develop their 

organizational learning programs with Schulich’s Executive Education Centre (SEEC). Alyson manages all aspects of graduate 

career development, working closely with Masters-level faculty, and serves as our client and student advisor in Management 

Consulting (Strategy, Technology, Change Management/Human Capital) and General Management/Strategy. 

agampel@schulich.yorku.ca 

Lyla Korhani, MBA 

BBA/iBBA Employment Manager 

Lyla is a Schulich Alumni (MBA ‘01), and has a BCOM (Univ. of Ottawa) and BA (Simon Fraser). She has worked in marketing 

for 5+ years as a Marketing Product Assistant at Nestlé (Ice cream division) and as an Assistant Product Manager – Harlequin 

Enterprises. She has also worked as a Marketing Research Assistant, ABM Channel, at CIBC and has completed internships 

for Dresdner Bank and Lufthansa in Germany. Along with championing the BBA Employment Program, Lyla will represent the 

Consumer Packaged Goods and Marketing portfolios on the client and student side. 

lkorhani@schulich.yorku.ca


Counselling / Industry Account Management Team 


Diana Caradonna 

Counsellor, Accounting & Diversified Financial Services 

Diana has 8 years experience in Human Resources, having worked for Imperial Life Financial, Air Canada, Manpower and Adecco 

Financial Staffing. She graduated from Seneca College with a diploma in Human Resources Administration and a certificate in 

Adult Education/Staff Training, and she is currently working towards her Bachelor of Human Resources at York University. Diana 

is our client and student advisor in Accounting and Diversified Financial Services. 

dcaradonna@schulich.yorku.ca 

Amir Khan, BA 

Counsellor, Sales & Retail 

Amir graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Amir entered the Retail Executive Program at 

Hudson’s Bay Company and served as HR Manager for two years after working with HBC for several years on a part-time basis. 

He transitioned to the NFP sector as an Employment Advisor and Placement Specialist for JobSkills Canada. Amir is our client 

and student advisor in Sales and Retail. 

amkhan@schulich.yorku.ca 

Julia Lipovetsky, BA 

Counsellor, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and the Public and Nonprofit Sectors 

Julia’s previous professional experience, before joining the Career Development Centre in 2001, spans over 15 years. Julia has 

completed her Bachelor degree in Business and Communications at York and has a certificate in Business Career Counselling 

and Assessment. Prior to coming to Schulich, Julia built a successful food manufacturing business and was a SME and career 

advisor to local and foreign organizations and professionals, as well as a trainer of new entrepreneurs through HRDC-sponsored 

initiatives. Julia is our client and student advisor in Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and the Public and Nonprofit sectors. 

Presently on leave of absence 

Mike Nadal 

Counsellor, Banking & Finance 

Mike brings over 14 years of experience in financial services, asset management and wealth management, having worked 

at AIM Trimark, ING Direct, and for the last six years as Vice President at Tricycle Asset Management and Patient Capital 

Management. Students will appreciate Mike’s breadth and depth of experience. Mike is our client and student advisor in 

Banking and Finance. 

mnadal@schulich.yorku.ca 

Gina Pagiamtzis, BA 

Counsellor, Technology and Healthcare Management and Alumni Recruitment Programs 

Gina’s professional experience spans over 15 years and includes luxury goods, vocational counselling and executive search. 

She began her career with a global luxury goods company, as a lead buyer and manager of sales and operations. The next phase 

of her career was in career advising, first as a manager of a placement department where she developed a career management 

course that was integrated as a mandatory curriculum requirement. 

Later in retained executive search, managing a team of search consultants and also developing business prospects with leading 

corporations both in the private and public sectors. Gina is our client and student advisor for Technology and Healthcare 

Management. Gina also advises alumni on careers and coordinates alumni recruiting programs for the CDC. 

gpagiamtzis@schulich.yorku.ca


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Lisa Pierosara, BA 

MBA Career Advisor 

Khushbu Chokshi, BAS 

Recruitment Assistant 


Lisa has worked with Schulich MBAs since 2007 bringing relevant career content and new program developments, specializing 

in self-assessment and personal branding. She advises full-time and part-time MBAs who are unclear about what path is next 

for them. Her previous career path spanned 14 years of national marketing communications, advertising and corporate 

branding work. She is a professional life coach, trained through Coaches Training Institute, and holds a degree in French from 

the University of Western Ontario. Her experience includes work in retail, telecom, consumer packaged goods, as well as 

previous roles in the management consulting and marketing portfolios at Schulich CDC. 

lpierosara@schulich.yorku.ca 

Business Development 

Logistics Team 

Scott Sorg, MBA 

Business Development Manager 

Scott has 8 years of Financial Services experience, having worked for AIM Trimark Investments, HSBC Securities and Midland 

Walwyn Inc. in various sales and research intensive roles. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Concordia University 

and has an MBA from McGill University. Scott promotes the school to external organizations, with the primary focus of initiating 

corporate recruitment partnerships. Scott is also our client advisor in the Wealth Management and Investment Industry. 

ssorg@schulich.yorku.ca 

Rose Crocitto, BA 

Events & Communications Coordinator 

Rose graduated from York University with a BA in Sociology and Psychology. In addition to having several years of 

customer service experience in the retail industry, Rose has provided excellent service to York students working within 

the Faculty of Arts Advising Centre and the York University Career Centre. Rose coordinates internal events such as 

Career Day, the Summer & Internship Fair, the Financial Services Luncheon, the Recruiter Roundtable, the Industry 

Advising Breakfast Series, Career Fridays, and any additional CDC networking events. Rose also coordinates CDC 

outgoing communication for student and corporate clients. 

rcrocitto@schulich.yorku.ca 

Khushbu received her Bachelors of Administrative Studies with a Professional Certificate in Human Resources from York 

University. Prior to joining the Career Development Centre (CDC) at the Schulich School of Business, Khushbu worked with 

the Department of Music and Human Resources at York University, as well as with the Ministry of Labour. Khushbu assists the 

Graduate and Internship recruitment portfolios, expense reconciliation, and provides administration support to the 

Director and Executive Director of the CDC. 

kchokshi@schulich.yorku.ca 

Sybil Massey, BA 

Coordinator, Graduate & Internship Recruitment Programs 

Sybil obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, with a concentration in Gender and Families from York University. Sybil 

coordinates the CDC’s Graduate and Internship Recruitment program and brings with her experience in event planning and 

project management. As a liaison between employers, CDC Account Managers and students, Sybil coordinates company 

information sessions, graduate and internship career opportunities, on-campus interviews, and the development of internal 

CDC communication materials and publications. Additionally, Sybil is involved with the coordination and maintenance of the 

visitor, recruiter and student Career Portals on the Career Development Centre’s website. 

smassey@schulich.yorku.ca


Logistics Team (continued) 

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Consultants 

Robert Hines, J.D 

Executive in Residence 


Belinda Muya, BS.c 

AIESEC Intern 

Belinda holds a BSc. Honours in Resource Management with a concentration in Project management from Kenyatta University, 

Kenya. She plays an administrative role for special projects as well as the coordination of the CDC social media outlets. 

She also offers support to events and general CDC operations. Belinda is a long-standing member of AIESEC and has served 

the organization in the capacities of Director for Projects and Vice President for Development Traineeships. She previously 

participated in an AIESEC internship with Universiti Putra Malaysia where she was involved in designing and implementing 

a project on sustainability and conservation. 

bmuya@schulich.yorku.ca 

Priya Skandaruban, BA 

Recruitment Assistant 

Priya obtained her BA in Information Technology from York University. Having worked for the Internship Co-op Program with the 

Computer Science and Experiential Education Departments at York University, Priya brings over 5 years of experience including 

successful coordination of internships and co-op programs with a focus on students and employer relationship. Priya assists with 

the Graduate and Internship recruitment portfolios, expense reconciliation, and provides administration support to the Director 

and Executive Director of the CDC. 

Presently on Maternity Leave 

TBD 

Front-Line Associate 

This individual will work on the full-time immediate recruitment portfolio and provides frontline service to students, recruiters, 

alumni and visitors to the CDC. 

Rob is a Partner with CTPartners, a premier-quality executive search firm committed to performance, quality and results. 

A member of the Financial Services Practice and the Board of Directors Practice, Rob has completed senior level assignments 

for a broad range of clients, including many of North America’s leading companies. Before joining the executive search 

industry, Rob held a number of senior leadership positions in the investment banking industry. His area of specialization was 

Mergers and Acquisitions and he has successfully completed transactions in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. 

Rob is a member of the International Advisory Council of the Schulich School of Business at York University; the Advisory Board 

of Accretive Advisor Inc.; The Board of Directors of Gran Columbia Gold Corp.; and the Independent Review Committee of 

the Mackenzie Financial Corporation Mutual Funds. Rob earned his J.D. at the University of Windsor and completed his 

undergraduate studies at York University. 

career@schulich.yorku.ca 

Randall Craig, MBA, CFA, CMC 

Consultant (Part-time) 

Randall has 25 years in the consulting industry, working for a major firm (KPMG), starting his own (Internet Marketing 

Associates), and then as a Senior Vice President of an American public company (Sapiens). Since 2003, he has held the role 

of President of the consulting firm Pinetree Advisors. Over his career, he has assisted over 1000 major organizations in Canada, 

US, and the UK. He is the author of Leaving The Mother Ship, a book about career change, the bestseller Personal Balance 

Sheet – A Practical Career Planning Guide, Online PR and Social Media for Experts and several others. Randall is a frequently 

quoted expert, and has been profiled or appeared in all national media. He writes on Monster.ca, hosts the weekly show 

Professionally SpeakingTV, and serves on the national board of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers; more at 

www.RandallCraig.com. Randall holds an HBA (Ivey ‘86), CFA, MBA (Rotman ‘93), and is a Certified Management Consultant. 

Randall is our student advisor in Consulting. 

randall@ptadvisors.com

CDC international partners 

China 

Jonathan Cheung, MBA 

China Connections Manager 

jcheung@schulich.yorku.ca 

India 

Imran Panju, MBA, MIS 

Associate Partner, Quest Partners 

(Mumbai/Pune) 


India 

Subhabrata (Rontu) Basu, BA 

Associate Partner, Quest Partners 

(Mumbai/Dubai) 


South Korea 

Sunghoon Lee, BA 


Russia 

Alina Pekarsky, PhD 


Mexico and Brazil 

TBD 



Commuter instructions 

Driving Instructions to the 

Schulich School of Business 

From Hwy. 401 

• Take Hwy. 401 to Keele Street. Exit at Keele Street and go north 

• Follow Keele Street north of Finch Avenue (the campus is on your left) 

• Turn left at the main entrance (York Boulevard), the third stoplight 

after Finch 

• The Schulich School of Business is located at the southwest corner of 

York Boulevard and Ian MacDonald Boulevard 

From Hwy. 407 

• Take Hwy. 407 to Keele Street. Exit at Keele Street and go south 

• Follow Keele Street south of Steeles Avenue (the campus is on 

your right) 

• Turn right via the main entrance (York Boulevard), the first stop light 

after Steeles 


York Boulevard and Ian MacDonald Boulevard. 

From Hwy. 400 (southbound) 

• Take Hwy. 400 south to Hwy. 7. Exit onto Hwy. 7 and go east 

• Follow Hwy. 7 east to Keele Street 

• At Keele Street go south (the campus is on your right) 

• Turn right onto the campus via the main entrance (York Boulevard), 

the first stop light after Steeles 


York Boulevardand Ian MacDonald Boulevard. 

From Hwy. 400 (northbound) 

• Take Hwy. 400 north to Steeles Avenue. Exit onto Steeles Ave. 

and go east 

• Follow Steeles Avenue east to Keele Street 

• At Keele Street turn right (south). The campus is on your right 

• Turn right onto the campus via the main entrance (York Boulevard), 

the first stop light after Steeles 


York Boulevard and Ian MacDonald Boulevard. 

From Downtown Toronto (Non-Rush Hour Traffic) 

Commute Time (35-45 minutes) 

• DVP North to 401 West. Exit Allen Road North 

• Follow to Dufferin Street North 

• Turn left at Finch Avenue West 

• Turn right at Keele Street 

• Turn left onto the campus via the main entrance (York Boulevard), 

the third stop light after Finch 

From Downtown Toronto (Rush Hour Traffic) 

Commute Time (60-90 minutes) 

• Take University Avenue North to Avenue Road 

• Turn left at Chaplin Crescent 

• Turn left at Eglinton Avenue West 

• Turn right on Allen Road 

• Turn left at Finch Avenue West 

• Turn right at Keele Street 

• Turn left onto the campus via the main entrance (York Boulevard), 

the third stop light after Finch 


Public Transportation 

TTC – bus 

Several buses are routed to the campus or have express services to 

York University from the Subway. Here are a few common ones: 

• From Downsview Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina Line – 

Take 196 York U Rocket 

• From Finch Station on the Yonge Line – Take 60C or 60F 

• From Jane Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line – Take 35E 

TTC – subway 

• Take the subway to Downsview Station (Yonge-University-Spadina Line) 

• Upon arrival, contact a local taxi service for transportation to the 

Schulich School of Business (first building located on the left, from the 

York Boulevard entrance) 

• Local Taxi Options: ACE Taxi (416-744-8294) or Diamond Taxi 

(416-366-6868) 

Go bus 

• Go Transit offers several buses routes to York University from destinations 

such as Markham, Scarborough, Pickering, Hamilton, and many more. 

For information on specific transit routes and schedules, please contact 

www.gotransit.com. 

Go train 

• Go Transit offers a 4:10 pm train from downtown Toronto to 

North York 

• Board the Bradford Go Train from Union Station 

• Get off the train at the first exit, called the York University exit (located 

at 595-A Canartic Drive). Approximate arrival time of 4:30 pm at York 

University exit 

• Upon arrival, contact a local taxi service for transportation to the 

Schulich School of Business (first building located on the left, from the 

York Boulevard entrance) 

• Local Taxi Options: ACE Taxi (416-744-8294) or Diamond Taxi 

(416-366-6868) 

• Go Train does not offer a returning train from the York University Exit 

to downtown Toronto.

Parking instructions and guest accommodations 

Parking on-campus 

The Schulich School of Business is located at the southwest corner of Ian Macdonald Boulevard and York Boulevard. 

Underground parking is available for a daily rate in the Student Services Parking Structure III, located beside the Schulich 

School of Business. The parking garage contains an underground link to the Schulich School of Business. 

When entering the Student Services Parking Structure III, proceed to the lower level, following signs to the Schulich 

School of Business (SSB)/Executive Learning Centre (ELC). 

Walk from the parking garage to the Schulich School of Business (SSB). 

Guest accommodations 

The Executive Learning Centre (ELC), adjacent to the Schulich School of Business, offers convenient executive style 

guest rooms available for reservation. 

For reservations and information, please contact: 

T/ 416-650-8300 

F/ 416-650-8333 

e/ reservations@schulich.yorku.ca 

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Contact Us 

Career Development Centre (CDC) 

Schulich School of Business, York University 

Richard E. Waugh Suite, N202 

4700 Keele Street 

Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 

Tel: (416) 736-5080 

email: recruit@schulich.yorku.ca 

www.schulich.yorku.ca/careerportal 

www.schulich.yorku.ca/careerportal 

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