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Assumption Alumni Catherine Meyers on Full-Time BJ’s Communications Internship

At the CDIC, we are always trying to connect our students with alumni for great experiences and opportunities. Our latest one stems from BJ’s Wholesale Club and Catherine Meyers ’14 is the recruiter for the position.

Here is a little …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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The Incredibly Simple Tip That’ll Make Big Projects a Little Less Scary

Anytime I’ve ever worked on a big project it’s felt overwhelming. That’s true all the way back to my fifth grade report on Frederick Douglass and up to my first cover story for Newsweek about a Nazi hunter. And most …

By Gillan Peabody
Gillan Peabody Marketing & Communications Graduate Assistant
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Study Abroad 101: Everything You Need To Know

What is study abroad?

Study Abroad or Study Away programs are options provided by universities and colleges to complete a semester, year, or sometimes even more of your degree program on a different campus, usually in a foreign country.

These …

By Alea Ketchum
Alea Ketchum Marketing Assistant
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The Importance of Thank You Notes

Writing a thank you note after an interview may seem cliché or unnecessary, but it can really be the touch that sets you apart. Employers notice when a candidate takes the time to send a thank you email or a …

By Beth Teague
Beth Teague Graduate Assistant
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Why Employers Want to Hire Student Athletes

It’s the last full week of summer, Hounds! As the NFL season kicks off, MLB gets ready for playoffs, and our own Assumption athletes continue practicing and competing, sports are a hot topic this time of year. But did you …

By Beth Teague
Beth Teague Graduate Assistant
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Getting the Most out of Your Core Classes

Hey, Hounds! We are already rolling into the third week of classes, and everyone is settling in to their final schedules. Many of you are probably completing some core classes this semester. If you think core classes are something to just “get out …

By Beth Teague
Beth Teague Graduate Assistant
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LinkedIn & Informational Interviews

Students who visit the CDIC to discuss exploring majors and career paths and searching for jobs and internships often see Shannon & Nikki navigate through LinkedIn to identify Assumption College alums who might be good connections.  We’re always here to …

By Nikki DiOrio
Nikki DiOrio Director, Career Development & Internship Center
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Looking for a job or internship? 5 Tips for Success.

With the end of the semester quickly approaching, it can be overwhelming to manage all of your commitments AND make time for your job or internship search.  Don’t give up – there’s still time to line up that next great …

By Nikki DiOrio
Nikki DiOrio Director, Career Development & Internship Center
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Thinking about working at a Startup? Pay Attention.

Working at a Startup

Unanimously hailed as the cradle of invention and innovation in 21st century America, startup fever has gripped the nation. From Silicon Valley (San Francisco) to Silicon Alley (New York), the brightest minds compete to work for …

By Phil Strazzulla
Phil Strazzulla Founder & CEO
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