Tag: career
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My L-1B Blanket Visa Process 101
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For those of you who are new to my blog, I share my experiences and learnings related to career development and life! Recently, I moved to the U.S. for my new job as a Communications Manager at Microsoft. Today, I shall share all the details about what the U.S. visa…
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Top 10 Questions About My Move to Seattle
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Over the weekend, I finally made my way across the border and landed in ☀️ Sunny Seattle (jk lol). I am still trying to get used to the grey skies and USD prices, but it’s been an eventful start to my journey so far. For those of you who aren’t…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Blogging
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It’s kinda crazy, but I just realized that I’ve been blogging for nearly a decade! It all started with a food blog back in high school, which became a personal passion and hobby of mine. Personally, I enjoy blogging as much as I enjoy reading! It’s a creative outlet that…
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These 10 LinkedIn Tips Will Make You a Better Networker
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Networking—the thought of it either sends a chill down your spine or peaks your interest. Whether you like it or not, networking is a critical part of building your virtual brand and presence. I’d say it is even more important these days because it is much harder to meet new…
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How this Intern Leveraged Power Apps to Optimize the Microsoft Onboarding Experience
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Today, I am excited to share the Microsoft internship journey of Sarah Ferrolino, a 5th year computer science student from Ryerson University. For those who are familiar with my work, you’ll find that I love sharing inspiration from people who are well experienced and have a plethora of accomplishments under…
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10 Ways to Embrace the New Year With Purpose
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Happy New Year 🎉 I think we all know by now that anything can happen (like for real)… so the the best way to thrive in the chaos is through building our growth mindsets and appetites for change. Despite 2021 being another crazy year, it was one of the most…
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The Origin Story: How I Started Blogging and What’s Next
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Elementary: Learning about the world of web development (HTML/CSS) Back when I was in Grade 6 or so, I was addicted to a social platform called Piczo. I’d describe it as a place where you could build your own website and make it look cool and fun… And of course,…
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The Best Interview Tips for Navigating the Great Reshuffle
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The global pandemic has led to an insane amount of change in the past couple years; the Great Reshuffle being one of them. As we all reconsider our career paths and ambitions going into the new year, I am excited to share some incredible tips from Natalia Przech, Product Marketing…
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Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Suzanne Gagliese
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As an Aspire, I had the opportunity to attend a Mentorship Panel with Microsoft Canada’s Senior Executives and learn about the importance of mentorship. Inspired by the impact that they’ve made in their careers, I listened intensely to the words of wisdom that came from decades of growth, experience, and…
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Mentorship Moments @ Microsoft with Zia Mansoor
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As an Aspire, I had the opportunity to attend a Mentorship Panel with Microsoft Canada’s Senior Executives and learn about the importance of mentorship. Inspired by the impact that they’ve made in their careers, I listened intensely to the words of wisdom that came from decades of growth, experience, and…