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How to pursue a career with the United States Secret Service

On Feb. 20, Peirce welcomed Camille Harris from the Uniformed Division of the United States Secret Service in Washington, D.C. for a special informational session on job opportunities with the Secret Service presented by The College’s Criminal Justice Department. Camille’s presentation covered several behind-the-scenes but crucial positions in the Uniformed Division: Criminal Research Specialist. A […]

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Peirce celebrates Black History Month with the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble and professor Larry G. Arrington, Jr.

Each year, it’s important to us at Peirce to plan a Black History Month event that will recognize the contributions of our country’s African-American leaders, artists, activists, and authors. Last Thursday, we welcomed the Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble and Larry G. Arrington, Jr., adjunct professor at Peirce and Assistant Dean of Educational Support […]

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5 tips for creating the perfect resume

I recently shared a podcast here on the blog, where I answered some of the resume questions we field every day in our Career Development Services office. We covered many topics, from comparing traditional and functional resumes to discussing whether an objective is necessary in many professions today. We wanted to share a few key […]

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Save the date for Commencement 2014!

Many of you are looking forward to Commencement 2014, where you’ll walk across the stage at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and accept that hard-earned diploma in front of your friends and family. Now you can officially mark your calendar: This year’s ceremony will take place on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 6:45 […]

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Your resume questions, answered!

We field a lot of questions about resumes. Students often aren’t sure how to structure their resumes, what to include (and what to leave out), and what employers are really looking for when reviewing this type of document. After all, a resume has to reflect your experience and expertise quickly and professionally, motivating an employer […]

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