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Career Planning

May 21st, 2020

Top Careers That Allow You to Travel the World

Top Careers That Allow You to Travel the World

Most of us are not lucky enough to have travel agent parents with the ability to travel the world. We may wish we were Lexie Alford (the girl who traveled to every country by the time she was 21), but the sad truth is most of us spend very little time traveling, and lots of […]

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May 19th, 2020

How to Get A Job With No Experience

How to Get A Job With No Experience

If you find yourself in the position of looking for a job and realize you have little to no experience, you may feel overwhelmed. Be realistic about job opportunities. There are lots of entertaining movies about accidentally landing great jobs, but don’t be fooled. Trading Places is funny – but isn’t reality. The key is […]

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May 6th, 2020

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

If you’ve ever spent time in a workplace where you have felt unsure, dismissed, or were passed up for a promotion, you may need some insider information. There are some things your manager will never tell you, though it may be in the best interest of the company and your career to know them. We’ve […]

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April 30th, 2020

How to Live Without A Job

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From permanently couch-surfing, to pulling a Michael Wigge and traveling the world for free, there are some crazy ways to live jobless. Tiring of the 9-to-5 experience is relatable. Perhaps you want to spend more time traveling the world, exploring a freer lifestyle, and richer social connections. Perhaps you want to bow out of the […]

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April 12th, 2020

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

A few sweaty handshakes, no glass of water and a chair that squeaks with every movement. We’ve all had that dreadful interview. Many things can go wrong between receiving an invitation and the end of your job interview. We have compiled a list of 7 mistakes that could tank your interview, from preparation to communication […]

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April 25th, 2019

12 Ways To Appear More Professional & Confident At Work

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Is it important to appear professional and confident when you already know the tricks of the trade? Yes, it’s eminent if you want to move ahead in your career. Being confident isn’t inherent. It is not something we are born with. But we can achieve it through diligence and everyday practice. If you want to […]

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February 27th, 2019

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

Remote work can be a dream scenario for some. In fact, it is often expressed that those who desire to work solo, in quiet environments, and on their own schedule are the most successful remote employees. Recently, we’ve discussed tips to stay productive at work. However, working remotely serves up its own unique set of […]

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February 19th, 2019

10 Tips to Stay Productive at Work

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It can be hard for Canadians to stay productive while working long hours and tackling many different projects at once. In fact, Canada only ranks 18th in the world’s most productive countries. In order to become a more efficient, effective workforce, Canadians need to work smarter, not necessarily harder. In this post, we highlight ten […]

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January 2nd, 2019

10 Great Tips to Keep You Happy at Work

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Work occupies a major portion of time in our life. Our perspective and feelings towards work matter significantly. It’s very important to be happy and satisfied or at least try to be so in our lives in everything we do. That is the only way to live our life to the full potential without compromising. […]

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June 13th, 2018

Why You Should Never Stop Learning Even If You Have Your Dream Job

Why You Should Never Stop Learning Even If You Have Your Dream Job

You may have landed your dream job and truly feel like you’ve made it. However, this shouldn’t make you complacent. You may feel like you’ve done all the learning and training necessary to get to where you are and feel as if you’re finally at the endpoint. However, learning is something that never stops and […]

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