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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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4 Must-Have Computer Skills You Need To Survive In Today’s Workplace

08/06/2018

In today’s technology-centric world, almost all companies depend on technology to help run their businesses. So, it comes to no surprise that employers look for some level of computer literacy...

Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada Right Now

29/05/2018

There's no better time to look for a job in a Canada than now! As of April 2018, unemployment rate was 5.8% - the lowest it's been in 40 years. If you’re...

Simple Secrets to De-stress & Boost Your Mental Health

22/05/2018

College can be overwhelming and stressful. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month (May), here are some tips to de-stress and boost your mental health. More than 30+ Diploma & Certificate...

Quiz: What Type Of Learner Are You?

15/05/2018

Have you ever wondered why you learn some things better than others? It may depend on your individual learning style. Your learning style influences the way that you understand information....

5 Simple Ways Adult Students Can Balance Work, Family & School

26/04/2018

Balancing the demands of school, work and family takes grit and careful planning. Here are five tips that you can use to stay sane while achieving your goals. More than...

5 Valuable Skills That Will Help You Land Your Dream Job

05/04/2018

Regardless of what industry you’re working in, employers look for a desirable set of general skills. We’ve rounded up some of the most valuable ones to help you land your...

5 Things You Should Do To Make Your Cover Letter Stand Out!

30/01/2018

Hiring managers and recruiters can receive hundreds or thousands of applications for each job opening. Do you think they will take their precious time and read every application carefully? Of...

5 Things You Must Do To Make A Stellar First Impression!

26/01/2018

First impressions matter, especially for job interviews. If you’re a job seeker, there are many opportunities to make an impression with each potential employer. Resumes, phone calls, emails, interviews. Every...

How To Use Your Contacts To Benefit Your Job Search

23/01/2018

You all know how important is networking for a job search, and you’ve probably attended several networking events already and collected a pile of business cards. But are you really...

6 Tips To Help You Improve Your People Skills!

19/01/2018

Believe it or not, the most important factor in gaining influence and achieving success is developing people skills! People skills, also know as interpersonal skills, are the skills we use every...

5 Things You Need To Know To Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

16/01/2018

Public speaking is the process of communicating information to an open public audience. It is usually done in front of a group of diverse audience, like in school, in the...

Unhappy At Work? Here Are 5 Secrets To Finding Job Satisfaction!

12/01/2018

What exactly is job satisfaction? It has been defined in many different ways. According to Wikipedia, some believe it is simply how content an individual is with his or her...