Many people think that the sole purpose of work is to earn enough money to live comfortably. While adequate compensation is important in any job, it is not the [ … ]
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Career Tips | Steps to a Successful Practicum
We all know that getting your dream job requires education and experience. But more often than not you need a door opener. For many students, a practicum becomes that [ … ]
Tips for Success | Cover Letter Tips
A cover letter is one of the key documents for your job application. If it’s done right, cover letter has the power to make you stand out from other [ … ]
Tips for Success | Job Interview Tips
Attending an interview is one of the most difficult parts about job hunting. To make sure you are prepared for the interview process, Ashton College shares key interview tips [ … ]
How to Make Sure Your Next Job is a Great Fit
by Tamara Papo
Employers these days are working hard to find the candidates that are the “right fit” for their companies, but what does that really mean? The definition of a good [ … ]
Exploring the popularity and effectiveness of online job searching
by Tamara Papo
Most job seekers spend most of their days online applying on LinkedIn, Workopolis, Indeed and other job search sites. While this may feel productive, it is actually very ineffective. [ … ]
Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Chances of Landing a Job
by Tamara Papo
You have edited your resume to within an inch of its life. You write personalized cover letters for each position you apply for. You have solid experience and references. [ … ]
Increase Your Job Satisfaction
by Tamara Papo
Job satisfaction is important for every employee. Full-time employees spend more than 30% of the day at work. If you feel that you have a good relationship with your [ … ]
Soft Skills in the workplace
by Tamara Papo
There are certain soft skills every company looks for in a potential employee. “Soft skills” refer to a cluster of personal qualities, habits, attitudes and social graces that [ … ]
Tips on turning an internship into a full-time job
by Tamara Papo
An internship can be a great way to gain experience, meet networking contacts, and prove your worth to an employer. It can also be a foot in the [ … ]
Starting Your Own Business
by Tamara Papo
Small Business Trends An increasing numbers of students are setting up their own businesses after graduating from college and university. A survey conducted by Pollara in July, 2013 asked [ … ]
Proper Salary Negotiation
by Tamara Papo
Salary negotiation is a very delicate and uncomfortable topic but I decided to write about it as I get a lot of questions on the proper way to negotiate. [ … ]