Ms. Pearson, 28, moved to Washington after graduating from the University of Michigan and the University of Toronto, eventually taking a job at Blackboard Inc., an Internet service allowing colleges to offer assignments, syllabuses and grades online.
Throughout my career, from company commanders and even at the senior level, they believe in you and offer assignments that if left to the system might not have happened.
In recent weeks, the governor has been active on the international scene, sparking rumors that President Obama might offer another assignment.
It's not at all uncommon for a scheduler to call a shopper and offer an assignment, but this should never be expected.
He was offered a commission, which he turned down, and was later offered an assignment as an instructor, but refused this as well.
She was offered another assignment with the store, but decided the time was right to go out on her own.
They are usually offered the assignment based on seniority and asked to focus almost solely on test prep.
Story: Capote had originally been offered the assignment as a way of exploring the effect of a gruesome crime on a wholesome, otherwise unremarkable American community.
So when the phone rings later that afternoon and I am offered an assignment to dress like a Suit Person for a day — a rich Suit Person — I quickly agree.
The network considered a number of budding comics and finally offered the assignment of hosting Broadway Open House (a forerunner of The Tonight Show) to Jerry Lester, a relatively unknown nightclub comedian possessed of an extroverted antic energy.
During the course, they offer materials, assignments, and online help for problem-solving.
