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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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In your 30’s and thinking about a new career? Here’s how you do it!
01/02/2017Once you’ve hit your 30s, it’s likely that you have invested a considerable amount of time, money and energy into building your career. You may feel a little let down...
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4 Ways Career-Training Will Change Your Life Forever
01/02/2017No matter where you come from or where you want to go, career training can help you get there. Going back to school can guarantee you a secure, well-paid profession...
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5 Common mistakes job seekers make, and how you can avoid them
31/01/2017Mistakes happen, but for job seekers it can make a difference between landing on your dream job and staying unemployed (and maybe even unhappy). Job search is not an easy task,...
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5 (famous) people who made a successful career change after the age of 30
16/01/20171.Walt Disney was a (fired) newspaper editor. Walt Disney, the founder of The Walt Disney Company was originally a newspaper editor in his early years. In 1919, Walt Disney was...
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Interested in Healthcare? Consider becoming a Health Unit Coordinator!
10/01/2017Finding your dream job is the process of figuring out where your professional passion lies while finding a job that matches it. influencing factors such as salary, future growth, work...
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5 Computer Skills to Skyrocket Your Business Administration Career!
10/01/2017Business administration refers to the operational element of business. It includes all aspects of overseeing and supervising business operations. From big-name corporations to independent small businesses, every operation needs skilled administrators in order...
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Back to work from the holidays? Here’s how to stay motivated!
03/01/2017Coming back to work or school after the holiday season can be a little frustrating for everyone. When your alarm rings at 7 am and you can’t stay in bed...
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New Year, New Career! 4 Career Resolutions You Should Make To Succeed In 2017!
03/01/2017It's that time of year again. The new year is upon us and so are New Year’s resolutions. In the spirit of “new year, new you,” we are all very...
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Valentine’s Day and Your Job Search, the 4 Things They Have In Common!
01/01/2017Valentine’s Day. Two magical words associated with love, which evoke a whole lot of emotions. Since the 14th century, Valentine’s Day has been a special day filled with affectionate greetings,...
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Trust me, Christmas is a great time to boost your job-search! Here’s how you do it
20/12/2016Christmas music is playing everywhere, the holiday decorations are completed in your house, and your gift shopping list is almost finished. Yes, Christmas and new year is only a few...
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4 tips for utilizing LinkedIn to find your dream career
19/12/2016image from: http://sociallite.ca/10-ways-you-can-build-your-network-with-linkedin/ LinkedIn is a formidable professional networking platform as well as a powerful job board and search engine. It works like a massive database, and within its gazillions...
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We found a perfect job-search schedule to skyrocket your productivity while unemployed!
16/12/2016If you are currently unemployed and are actively looking for a job, you should come as close as you can to making your job search a full-time job. You’ll be...
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