Author: Karen K. Ngo
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Day 21: On The Hunt
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These days, I’ve been exploring many potential career paths. My predecessor comes back from maternity leave in the Fall, so I’ve been actively on the lookout for “what’s next”. Since I’ve had so many career chats, I am sometimes caught between needing to clarify what I want in my career…
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Day 20: Thanks For Being A Dad
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Happy Father’s Day! Today, I wrote a poem for my Dad 😅 I am ultimately gladFor an awesome Dad A Dad who calls homeSeveral times a dayChecking in on us From June to May A Dad who keeps us fedAs the best cook in the worldAnd pushed us on our…
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Juneteenth
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Today, I wanted to take some time to learn about Juneteenth and share any related articles and resources that I came across. Christopher Young’s Make Juneteenth Matter post on where we are and where we need to go. This was a beautiful reflection and I loved the “impossible is nothing”…
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How to Find the Hiring Manager of Your Dream Job
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The job market is so competitive these days. With the rise of remote work, companies have access to more talent than ever… and borders are no longer barriers. So, what can you do to stand out among the thousands of other applicants gunning for the same job? You network like…
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Internship Tips 101
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Throughout my university career, I only had 1 internship as a co-op student. However, that 12 month internship turned into 3 years of work experience at the same company. I was the first co-op student in my department to become a part-time contractor when I had to go back to…
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This One thing Keeps Me Energized Every Single day
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These days, work is extremely busy and overwhelming! There are so many meetings to run to and from, so many people to follow up with, and so many emails to read. Simply put, there is so much of everything to keep up with. Yet, despite this busy-ness, I usually find…
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COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ: Ask & Answered
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Yesterday at work, I attended a COVID-19 Conversations event with Dr. Eric Topol, the Founder and Director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, Professor, Molecular Medicine, and Executive Vice-President of Scripps Research. Dr. Topol answered a lot of great questions, and I am sharing my learnings with the rest of…
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3 Simple Ways to “Show Up” at Work
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In my Show Up or Step Out blog post, I talked about the importance of “showing up” at work. And no, we’re not talking about simply being in attendance here. Showing up is creating a space for people to recognize that you’re in the room and have value to bring…
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Show Up or Step Out
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Perhaps I’ve been watching a few too many motivational TikTok videos and blog articles. However, I feel compelled to write about the importance of showing up… at work, with your friends and family, and in life. How you show up affects how people perceive you (their impressions of you). Creating…
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Day 12: Trying, Falling, and Getting Back Up
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It’s kind of ironic that the pandemic was what got me to be so much more willing to trying new sports and outdoorsy activities. I’ve lived in Calgary for my entire life, yet never really took advantage of the great outdoors. For those of you who don’t know, Calgary is…