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Must-Know Advice for College Grads Looking for Work
As the school year comes to an end, college graduates are likely more focused on their final exams than the future. Yet, if they haven’t been preparing for what happens after graduation, they may find themselves in a bit of a bind in the weeks (or even months) following their cap toss. In fact, a […]
Continue reading5 Essential Steps for Successful Salary Negotiation
Congratulations, you got the job! Now that you’ve secured the position, it’s time to have the salary talk with your new boss. Not sure how to go about negotiating a fair salary? You’re not alone. Salary negotiation requires planning your approach, researching the compensation and communicating it clearly. When it comes to salary negotiation, it […]
Continue readingTop Tips For Acing Your Phone Interview
Job interviews can make anyone nervous. Of course, you’ll want to put your best foot forward and go all out to beat the competition. We’re here to help you with just that. But before we launch into the actual strategy, take a moment to consider this: Are you interviewing in person, over the phone or […]
Continue readingWhat Does a Career Coach Actually Do?
Many of you may have heard of life or career coaches and how they help people achieve their goals. But, what exactly is a career coach and what do that actually do? A life coach is defined as a person who encourages people and offers professional advice on personal matters, life’s changes and career choices. […]
Continue readingFive Daily Habits That Can Transform Your Productivity
Small improvements in your daily habits can change your life forever. Here are five small changes in your daily routine that can transform your productivity. Make time for self-reflection “Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and betterâ€â€Šâ€” Émile Coué You can’t transform your productivity in one day or even in one week. You need […]
Continue readingInfographic: Navigating Workplace Dress Codes
It’s no secret that first impressions are powerful. Research has proven that people form opinions of others quickly by their appearance alone. In less than one minute, people formulate assumptions of others by their nonverbal behaviors. In an interview this only raises the stakes and increases the pressure to present your very best self. Office […]
Continue readingOutsmart Your Procrastination: 4 Easy Steps to Maximize Your Productivity
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” ~ Unknown Let’s face it, we are all guilty of procrastinating. We know we should be more productive at work, as well as at home […]
Continue readingIs the Bullet Journal the Key to Workplace Time Management?
The Harlem Shake. Planking. The Ice Bucket Challenge. Pokémon Go. Whenever a new craze sweeps our offline and online worlds, it’s difficult not to get caught up in it (here’s looking at you, Mr “But I’m doing it ironically!â€) But sooner or later the craze passes and we’re all left wondering why we ever thought […]
Continue readingInfographic: How to Wow Potential Employers With Your Email Etiquette
Making an impact with the emails you send can be a tricky business. If you’re looking for work or for a placement, you’re probably in the midst of firing off messages to all the top employers and industry figures in your area and maybe even further afield. Yet, such people receive a ton of emails […]
Continue readingInternships: The Guide to Finding Your Passion
I met Mary recently and I was totally shocked to find her in a new role and at a new company. About a year earlier, Mary was an intern with us during one of our programs. After the internship she received an offer to work as a customer service representative with an oil and gas […]
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