Priyam Balsara

The end of August brings many changes, including the end of a summer internship. While some interns are lucky enough to receive a permanent job offer, the truth is that most people don’t get hired full-time. If you fall into this group, don’t worry. Moving on from your internship isn’t necessarily a reflection of your […]

Summer offers a much-needed break from the intensity of school, but can also leave your academic muscles feeling stale by the time September rolls around. If you’re craving some mental stimulation to keep your creative juices flowing, why not try some writing prompts? Writing prompts introduce a unique idea and provide rough creative guidance, but […]

The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and you’re struggling to decide what hobbies to take up with all the extra time. If you prefer to keep busy, why not take up a new hobby or two? Contrary to popular belief, hobbies don’t necessarily require preexisting creative talent or original ideas. In fact, […]

The public relations industry is fast-growing. While it typically involves curating an organization’s image through writing and speech, technological advancements have led the field to encompass a variety of roles. These include social media management, graphic design, research, advertising and media relations. Because of this, PR professionals must be powerhouses at communication. They have to […]

The crux of any job hunt is deciding which positions you should apply to. Factors such as good pay, benefits, location and company culture are all things to take into consideration. However, with limitless options online, how can you know which postings are the right ones? Oftentimes, the best job descriptions follow a formula and […]

Secret Santa is a classic office holiday tradition. Depending on your luck, you’ll either be paired with someone you know really well, or, get stuck with the new temp to whom you’ve said ‘hello’ to maybe once in a team meeting. If this happens, how do you give them a gift they’ll actually like and […]

After a tireless job search, you find a posting that matches your qualifications, and you edit and brush up your resume. As you’re about to submit your application, you realize the company has also asked you to submit a cover letter. Instantly, your confidence in snagging this job drops. It’s no secret that writing cover […]

Today’s job market has never been more competitive. When most applicants in your industry have the same educational background and similar qualifications, how on earth can you make your resume stand out?! Certifications. That’s how. The benefits of listing certifications on your resume are endless. Certifications highlight your expertise and proficiency in specific subjects you […]

When applying for a newer job, the most essential element in your application is your resume. Your resume acts as your marketing tool, your personal advertisement. It is the first thing a recruiter reads before you are considered for an interview. These days, creating the perfect resume is challenging. You can’t just simply summarize your […]

Picture this; it’s June, and after months of tireless searching — you find you still didn’t get a summer job. Summer jobs (and especially internships) are the best way to get substantial experience on your resume when most of your time during the year is taken up by the school. Every year, thousands of students […]

If you’re a young professional, you’ve probably come across this term at one point or another: performance review.     Simply put, a performance review is a manager’s formal assessment of an employee’s performance at work. They are an inevitable and important part of professional life which is why recovering from a negative one can […]

Industriousness is the way of the modern world. Whether you’re in school, at work, commuting, doing housework or getting groceries, it seems our generation is always occupied doing something or the other.  While being busy certainly feels productive, it can be difficult to find time for personal projects — smaller endeavours or creative hobbies that […]