Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: What’s the Difference?

Two occupations that are often confused in the tech industry are computer science and software engineering. But, while they may be similar in nature and fundamentals, they shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

For one, software engineers are professionals who specialize in

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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Tips for Answering Behavioral Interview Questions [INFOGRAPHIC]

Do behavioral interview questions strike fear in your heart? You're not alone. These questions have a bad rap for catching job candidates off guard—but with enough preparation, they don't have to! Follow these tips for tackling behavioral questions, and you'll walk …

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8 Entry-Level Roles to Break Into the Technology Industry

Tech is an ever-changing field responsible for many of the newest innovations we use every day—making it an exciting industry to work in. And even though people often assume that entering the tech industry as an entry-level candidate requires a …

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What Is Cybersecurity? Learn About the 6 Most Effective Cybersecurity Prevention Measures

By 2025, the world will have almost 39 billion devices connected to the internet, with cybersecurity attacks happening every 39 seconds. This has huge implications for how we lead our daily lives. For example, Garmin, a multinational GPS navigation firm, …

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Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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6 Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

In interviews, hiring managers and recruiters will inevitably ask, “So, do you have any questions for me?” And when they do, you better have at least a few questions prepared to ask. As for which questions you should ask, below …

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What Can You Do With a Communications Major? 10 Jobs to Consider

Being able to communicate well is one of the most important skills that humans need—both at work and outside of it. Good communication skills allow us to share information with others, form lasting and meaningful relationships, and be active and …

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What to Do When Employers Are Ignoring You

You’ve spent hours writing your resume, searching job sites, and applying to different roles—only to receive rejection after rejection. And that’s if you even hear back about your application at all. After a while, this all gets pretty exhausting, and …

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Complete your Handshake Profile!

Handshake helps students to find jobs and internships with ease! This system can be used by all Assumption College students and alumni. Current students can automatically sign in with their Assumption ID and password. Create a profile using your Assumption …

By Kayla Reilly
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Alumna Guest Post – 5 Ways Networking Can Change Your Life

Molly Wiley graduated from Assumption College in May 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Minor in International Business. Molly currently works in the Field Marketing department for Dunkin’ Brands. Below are some insights from her about how networking …

By Molly Wiley '12
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5 Ways You Can Benefit from an Internship

Many students share the goal of education preparing them for future careers. Career preparedness includes academic success and gaining important life skills. However, more and more importance is being placed on the value of experiential learning.

This is where internships …

By John Chetro-Szivos, Ph.D.
John Chetro-Szivos, Ph.D.
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