The 2011-2012 Applicants Contestants: 

Congratulations to our two finalists - Kara and Karla.
Both will now compete in elevator pitch and mock interview challenges in order to be named The 2012 Applicant

Our Panel of Guest Judges  

Carly Toth
Recruiting Coordinator for Amica Mutual Insurance Company.

She routinely travels to college campuses throughout the country to find talented
individuals to add to the Amica team.  In addition, she works with various career
services and student organizations to coordinate presentations about the company,
interview preparation and resume building.  Carly graduated from Florida State/
University with a degree in Risk Management and Insurance. 

Caitlin Amirault
Amica Recruiting Coordinator

Caitlin Amirault recruits for Amica Mutual Insurance Company,
the nation’s oldest mutual insurer of automobiles and a leader
in customer service. Caitlin began her career with Amica as an
Associate Adjuster and was selected to become Recruiting Coordinator.
She currently travels the country sourcing talent for the entry-level
management training programs. Visit her this year at the Krannert Fall 2011
Career Fair on September 15^th to learn more!

Claudine Meilink
CCO Career Expert 

Claudine is a Career Services Consultant for the Center for
Career Opportunities (CCO) at Purdue University in West Lafayette,
Indiana. Claudine provides career and major counseling to students
and alumni, assists employers with achieving their recruitment goals
at Purdue, and oversees the institution’s post-graduation survey. Her
interests include service-learning, social media and leadership development.
Originally from the state of Ohio, Claudine received her Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology from Bowling Green State University and completed her graduate
studies at The University of Toledo in Higher Education Administration. Since she is a social
media addict, Claudine would love to connect with you on twitter or LinkedIn.

Carol Randel
CLA Politial Science and Pre Law Advisor

A graduate of Purdue University’s Department of Communication and
Ball State University’s program in Student Personnel Administration, Carol
Randel has been in the student development profession for over 30 years.
She is currently an Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University
for Political Science, Prelaw and Sociology.  Her background also includes Executive Director of a
non-profit organization and working in the Public School setting.

Bijoy Shah
Chef, CEO of TMBC, Entrepreneur

 Bijoy P. Shah is the founder of TMBC, a diverse culinary consulting and research
firm active in the continental United States since 2010. He has served on the
Board of Directors for the Illinois International Career Academy and has served as
the Vice-President of BSP Enterprises, LLC. Bijoy is an alumni brother of the Pi Omega
Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi at Purdue University, initiated in December of 2004. He
is also an Eagle Scout.

Matt Siegel
VP of Sales and Marketing at Club Champion

Matt Siegel is currently Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Club Champion, a
custom club fitter and builder with 3 locations in Chicago and national expansion
ambitions.  Prior to joining Club Champion's leadership team, Mr. Siegel was an
accomplished sales and marketing account manager with Fortune 500 companies
Electronic Arts, Motorola and SanDisk.  Mr. Siegel graduated from the School of Liberal
Arts in 1998 with a BA in Communication, and also received an MS in 1999 from
Northwestern Univverisity's Integrated Marketing Program.  Mr. Siegel has been actively
involved with the school, serving on the Alumni Board from 2005 - 2011.

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• The Applicants