Category: Advice
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How Manage Your Personal Emails
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Personally, I manage 8+ different email addresses which I created over the years for a variety of purposes. A few years ago, I discovered Spark and never looked back! It is great for keeping track of all my emails in one place (Gmail, Hotmail, iCloud, etc…). Currently, Spark is only…
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3 Ways to Practice High Performance
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Last summer, I participated in a High Performance Mindset course that was offered to employees of Microsoft and led by Dr. Michael Gervais, a world-renowned psychologist who has worked with Olympians and some of the highest performing athletes and corporate leaders in the world. We all have the desire to…
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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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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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Why You Should Know the Pomodoro Technique for Time Management
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Ever since my days in university, I’ve been a huge fan of the Pomodoro Technique. This technique was especially helpful during exam seasons when I had to study and focus for hours on end. These days, the technique comes second nature to me… and it keeps me productive and helps…
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To the graduating class of 2021…
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It’s already been over a year since I’ve graduated, and I was so naive to have thought that life would suddenly make sense once I got my degree. Yes, I am grateful to be where I am today, but I still feel lost about where I’m going tomorrow. I might…
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Resume Tips: 10 Things You Must Do Before Submitting Your Resume
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1. Scan the job posting This one is obvious. Don’t apply for an opportunity if you don’t know what you’re applying for. Start by quickly scanning through the job posting to see if it interests you. Check what the qualifications are and keep going if you meet approx. 60% of…
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10 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Presentation Skills Based on the Feedback of 110+ people
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I am an avid believer in growing 1% everyday, and feedback is a huge part of this. After overcoming my fear of networking in university, I decided to tackle my next fear of presenting. I rehearsed adamantly for class presentations, raised my hand to facilitate workshops across Canada, and tried…