Tag: job hunting
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What are your biggest questions about job hunting and career development?
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Hello World! Thanks for your patience as I work on getting new content out for the month of March since February was a super busy month for me in my personal life! Even though I only published one piece of new content (read it here), I have still been thinking…
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Leaving a Legacy: Career Advice & Corporate Culture with Former Microsoft EVP & Chief Marketing Officer, Chris Capossela
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Since joining Microsoft, I’ve been inspired by incredible leaders in action who have personally impacted me. As an early-in-career who was a part of Chris Capossela’s marketing organization, I must say he was the world’s best CMO because of how he led with such authenticity, passion, and care — resulting…
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5 Ways to Make Conscious Career Choices
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Growing up, we’re told to work hard, get a job, and climb the corporate ladder while being happy and fulfilled in our personal lives. It sounds simple, but it really isn’t! In a world of many distractions and disillusions of what success looks like, many of us struggle to make…
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Find Your Next Job With These 3 Easy Steps
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Happy New Year! Thank you so much for checking out this blog as you navigate your careers during this crazy time in the world. This all started in university with the goal of sharing my learnings from career conversations with C-Suite executives, mentors, and advisors to help my friends and…
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5 Big Tips for Breaking into Big Tech
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Many of us dream of joining the world of Big Tech one day, but it’s not easy! Whether you’re a student with no experience or a mid-career professional who wants to make the switch, you’ll find some tangible tips in today’s blog. Since joining Microsoft Canada as an Aspire (new…
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How to Use Your Career Walking Deck in a Coffee Chat
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Over the years, I’ve had many readers reach out to me about how my blog has helped them create a career walking deck! I’ve also had many people ask me “how exactly do I use this in the real world?” and today’s blog post will answer just that in 3…
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4 Expert LinkedIn Secrets You Probably Don’t Know Yet
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If you’re reading this, I assume you already have a decent LinkedIn profile. You likely know the basics and mistakes to avoid and have experience networking on the platform. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to listen to Darrell Angai, Worldwide SMC Business Applications Strategy Lead at Microsoft, share…
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5 Tips for Landing an Internship in a Competitive Job Market
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As summer passes us by, internship opportunities are front and center on my LinkedIn newsfeed. If you’re a student—it doesn’t matter what degree you’re pursuing—I highly recommend you complete an internship before you graduate (I explain why here). For those of you who are in the process of applying, here…
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3 Tips for Finding Your Next Role If You’re Unsure
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A lot has been happening these days… Students are graduating and trying to join a competitive job market. Experienced professionals are getting laid off and figuring out their next move… All of us are trying to go somewhere in our careers. Some of you may be feeling really lost and…
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7 Green Flags that Hiring Managers Look For In Successful Candidates
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Earlier this spring, I had the pleasure of speaking with a senior marketing executive at a fortune 50 company who is very passionate about supporting early-in-careers (EICs). This individual wishes to fly under the radar and shall not be named, but has personally supported 100+ students, undergrads, and MBAs and…