What Is a CV (Curriculum Vitae)?

As you’re searching for a job, you may notice that some postings ask you to submit your resume and others ask you for a CV. While you likely already know what a resume is, you might be wondering about a …

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Highlighting Hounds- Ashley Wenzel

Happy Finals Week, Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring senior Ashley Wenzel ’25 and her internship at Why Me & Sherry’s House, a nonprofit organization based in Worcester, MA, that is dedicated to supporting families battling childhood …

By Audrey Strmiska
Audrey Strmiska Marketing, Communications, and Event Managment Graduate Assistant
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Highlighting Hounds- Kathie Gonzalez

Hi Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring junior Kathie Gonzalez ’26, and her experience as an Admissions Ambassador, swim teacher, commuter student, and how she landed an internship at AAFCPAs. As a commuter student at Assumption University, …

By Audrey Strmiska
Audrey Strmiska Marketing, Communications, and Event Managment Graduate Assistant
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Highlighting Hounds- Austin Gatlin

Happy Thanksgiving Break, Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring sophomore Austin Gatlin ’27 and his internship experience at the Holden Police Department. Austin had the opportunity to experience a wide range of law enforcement roles by rotating …

By Audrey Strmiska
Audrey Strmiska Marketing, Communications, and Event Managment Graduate Assistant
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7 Important College Experiences Students Should Include in Professional Portfolios

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A common complaint from college graduates today is that employers expect too much experience for entry-level jobs. They have classes to attend and papers to write, social events, and possibly even part-time jobs. So, …

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Beyond the Resume: Using a Portfolio to Showcase Your Skills and Experience

When you’re applying for a job, you’re probably used to submitting a standard set of materials: a cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile. But you might be missing a component of the package that can make you stand out: a …

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3 Tips for Creating an Impressive Professional Portfolio or Website

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Thanks to rapidly advancing technology over the last few decades, you have access to more jobs and job search resources than could have possibly been imagined before the turn of the last century. Employers …

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Highlighting Hounds: William Manning

Hey Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring senior William Manning ’25. This semester, William is diving into an exciting internship with our very own Campus Recreation Department, where he’s taken on a dual role as both a …

By Audrey Strmiska
Audrey Strmiska Marketing, Communications, and Event Managment Graduate Assistant
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Highlighting Hounds- Landon Gibbs

Happy Wednesday, Hounds! This week on Highlighting Hounds, we are featuring one student that stands out for their remarkable commitment to leadership, community service, and personal growth– Senior Landon Gibbs ’25. With an impressive list of roles in clubs and …

By Audrey Strmiska
Audrey Strmiska Marketing, Communications, and Event Managment Graduate Assistant
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10 Soft Skills Employers Want in 2024 (Plus How to Highlight Them on Your Resume)

In today’s job market, technical expertise alone won’t land you the job. While hard skills are essential, employers are increasingly prioritizing soft skills—those intangible abilities that shape how you interact with colleagues, adapt to change, and handle conflict.

In fact, …

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