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Hounds With Purpose- Victoria Petrie ’19 and MBA ’20

Hounds with Purpose is a space for alumni to share their stories of purpose and vocational engagement beyond their years at Assumption. This blog is created by the Center for Purpose and Vocation and the Career Development and Internship Center …

By Pilar Betts
Pilar Betts
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The 4 Kinds of Experience You Need on Your Resume

 

Job postings by social-impact employers often come with a big list of must-have skills. After all, these employers are looking for people who can solve some pretty tough challenges.

But other than soft skills, what kind of experience and …

By Idealist Careers
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
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15 Phone Interview Tips That Have Nothing to Do with What You Say (And Everything to Do With Making a Good Impression)

Phone interviews are a common job screening tactic. Many candidates have to undergo a phone interview before they’re invited to a virtual or in-person second-round interview.

There are many things to keep in mind if you’re invited for a phone …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Negotiate a Job Offer, Including the Salary and Benefits Package

How to Negotiate a Job Offer, Including the Salary and Benefits Package

No matter what stage of life you’re in, you need to know how to negotiate a job offer. These conversations help to identify your values and advance professionally. …

By Kelly Stairs M.A. '10
Kelly Stairs M.A. '10 Assistant Director
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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 …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Career Resources

Professional Communication Handbook

Professional Communication Handbook contains everything you need to know to help set yourself apart from your competition and help you …

Professional Communication Handbook for Education Majors

Professional Communication Handbook for Education Majors contains everything you need to know to help set yourself apart from your competition …

Business/Liberal Arts Resume Samples

This resource includes three different examples of how to write a resume as well as a list of action verbs. …

Build a Better Elementary Education Resume

This resource includes three different examples of how to write a resume for an Elementary Education major. There are different …

Build a Better Secondary Education Resume

This resource includes two different examples of how to write a resume for a Secondary Education major. There are different variations of …

Science Resume Sample