Tips and Tricks

Burnout is no joking matter. And as a student working hard, maybe also working a part-time job, you’re at risk for running yourself into the ground if you don’t take the time to actually take care of yourself. The worst part about burnout is that it sneaks up on you. It can happen without you […]

We spend a lot of our time in the workplace (unless you’ve managed to land a sweet remote position), so working in an environment that we find enjoyable can be a major game-changer. In essence, finding the right cultural fit isn’t about becoming best friends with every single person you meet at work. But rather, […]

When you hear about volunteering as a student, you may be thinking: “But… volunteer opportunities aren’t paid!” “It’s impractical to volunteer so much time for an interest” “It would probably be better for my resume to have paid experience instead”. Although these are easy to believe because you’ve heard them so often, they aren’t always […]

Online learning is a great way to have a more flexible class schedule, which can give you the time you need to work on or off-campus, meet your friends, go to office hours, complete assignments as well as listen and watch lectures in your own time. There are a burgeoning number of online courses being […]

No experience? No problem! Crafting the perfect resume can be a challenge for anyone, but if you’re a student with little-to-no experience, it can be a nightmare. You want to stand out, you want to get hired, but you’ve got nothing to show that you can do the work. So, what do you do? Before […]

Any recent grad will tell you it’s hard to stand out these days. While trying to set yourself apart from the pack of other like minded entry-level employees might seem impossible, there are many ways you can make an impact early on in your career. Keep reading to find out how. Back to Basics So […]

Even with education, landing an entry-level job presents a big challenge. A lot of job postings for entry-level positions, if not all, require you to have at least a year or more of related job experience. But, how are you supposed to get experience in the first place? This has been an issue professionals have […]

Whether you’ve started classes for the first time this year or continuing your studies, the reality of being a part of institutionalized education is suddenly delivered again: midterms and finals. Not only is anxiety a nasty side effect of the exam seasons, but also many are uncertain of their study habits’ effectiveness. Many factors influence […]

The office brings forth a long list of unwritten rules that are not explicitly stated on the hundred-page employee manual. At times, the social scene can feel like a battlefield which can become obvious as early as day 1. Office politics, especially for those new to the workforce, may surprise you and draw parallels back […]

Being in a new environment, meeting people from across the world, learning lifelong skills, and gaining independence makes study abroad a time for important personal growth. In addition to the wonderful life experience that studying abroad offers, one of the lesser known benefits of studying abroad is the opportunities it presents for professional development. Fear […]

It feels like you’re going through the same loop over and over. You’re mentally exhausted, and it seems like, no matter how many times you tweak your resume or embellish your cover letter, you’re simply invisible to employers. You picture your application drowning in a sea of thousands of other applications. Your friends are telling […]

#ICYMI we were live on Facebook and Instagram at the Rogers Communications Office in downtown Toronto on September 24th, 2019. We spoke with with Rogers Communications New Grad Leadership Development Program Alumni, Kristen Dybka and Nav Marwah, about how new graduates like YOU can get involved with this program and build valuable skills for a […]