Alumnus Guest Post – If You Want to Help People, Start by Helping Yourself

Andrew Mahoney graduated from Assumption College in 2007 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Social Rehabilitation Services (HRS). He then returned to earn his MBA in 2011. Andrew is the Director of Training at Y.O.U., Inc., one of the largest non-profit human services agencies in Massachusetts. …

By Andrew Mahoney '07
Andrew Mahoney '07 Director of Training
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Career Exploration: Finding a Connection between a Degree and a Career

Bethany Forss is a Senior University Relations Recruiting Specialist at the Hanover Insurance Group. She specializes in identifying talent among college students. Read on for Bethany’s tips regarding career and interest exploration.

As a student, you’ve heard a million times …

By Bethany Forss
Bethany Forss Senior University Relations Recruiting Specialist
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Guest Post – Home and Community Service Provider: Introduction to Visiting a Home

Maura Looney is a Project Coordinator at HMEA, an organization that works to meet the needs of children and young adults on the Autism spectrum or with developmental and/or behavioral challenges. Below, Maura provides insight and advice for students whose internships and …

By Maura Looney
Maura Looney Project Coordinator
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Guest Post – Pump Up Your Profile: How to Maximize LinkedIn for Networking and Your Job Search

Heidi Helveston started working at Enterprise Holdings in 2005 as a Management Trainee and has since worked her way up to Talent Acquisition Specialist. From her own experience using LinkedIn to recruit candidates, Heidi knows what will make an employer …

By Heidi Helveston, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Enterprise Holdings
Heidi Helveston, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Enterprise Holdings Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Guest Post – Quick Tips to Stand Out: Submitting Online Job Applications

Amanda Robbins is an Agency Recruiter and Trainer for Key Program Inc. CE and NE Massachusetts. Amanda started her job at Key Program as an entry-level supervisor and took advantage of the training and professional development at Key to get …

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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Guest Post – Work Hard, Grow Fast: How my athletic experience provided me with the tools to start my career at Barton Associates

Michael Blandon graduated from Assumption College in May 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and a Minor in Education. Here is his account on how playing sports at Assumption College prepared him for his new fast paced career …

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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Top 10 Things You Should Look For In An Internship

If you’re just starting to look for an internship, you may be wondering about the best things to focus on. Whether it’s a paid or unpaid internship, the true value comes from what you put into it. And that starts …

By Kayla Reilly
Kayla Reilly
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Get an internship. See the world.

 

 

 

The Intern Group provides award-winning international internship programs in London, New York, Hong Kong, Madrid, Australia, and Latin America.

Qualified individuals gain valuable professional experience at leading companies and organizations in their chosen industry sectors, while exploring …

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cdicga Graduate Assistant
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