AOLCC Blog

Useful news, advice, tips and resources

Welcome to the AOLCC Blog

Join us as we discuss career development, resume and job search tips, upskilling and much more. This section is full of resources that we think you’ll find useful in every step of your academic and professional journey.

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Are You A People Person? 4 Things To Know About Customer Service Career

31/03/2017

All About Customer Service Career Just about every industry holds opportunities for customer service careers. Customer service jobs are often a foot in the door to higher-paying jobs in an industry. ...

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4 Things You Need to Know About Being an Immigration Consultant

28/03/2017

In an increasingly interconnected world, the dream of living and working abroad has become a compelling aspiration for countless individuals seeking new opportunities, diverse cultures, and a fresh start. However,...

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Top 4 Reasons You Should Consider Career Training

21/03/2017

Education should be a necessity, not a privilege. Upgrading your career-centered education can bring your professional life to a new peak. Career training means learning new in-demand skills, expand your professional...

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5 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Your Career Change

17/03/2017

The truth is, money is a big factor in our lives. Money (or financial support) is one of the most common factors that holds people back when considering a career...

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5 Ways to Stay Productive on a Snow Day!

14/03/2017

When extreme whether such as severe snow storm or blizzard arrives, the city recommends residents to stay home and off the roads. Some of you may be experiencing a snow day...

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5 Signs It’s Time to Break Up With Your Job

07/03/2017

You’ve stopped learning The sense of achievement at work mostly comes from learning new skills and applying them successfully. Every job has a learning curve, and possibly a learning dead-end....

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5 Things You Need to Know About Midlife Career Change

03/03/2017

You’re in your early 40’s or late 50’s; you're too young for retirement, too frustrated with your current job, or waited too long to chase what you’re truly passionate about....

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What your boss won’t tell you: 4 secrets to a successful career change

13/02/2017

Thinking about making a career change? Believe me, you are not alone. People often seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or future plans may have changed,...

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What is a cover letter and why do I need one?

06/02/2017

A cover letter can also be considered (but definitely not limited) as a letter of application. It introduces you to the hiring manager, explains your purpose for writing, highlights a...

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4 tips to help you stay positive during challenging job search!

06/02/2017

You may have spent every second of your free time screening through piles and piles of job postings. You may have written so many cover letters and follow-up emails that you...

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Why Going Back To School Can Change Your Life?

03/02/2017

Education should be a necessity, not a privilege. Whether you’re a young adult picking up the pace at your early career development, or a parent who is sending your own...

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Why should I make a career change, you asked?

02/02/2017

you want a career that’s purposeful and meaningful to you? A career that makes a difference in your life, provides you with satisfaction and joy, and urges you to get...

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