Tips and Tricks

For as long as you can remember, you’ve had interests, passions and thoughts about what you wanted to do when you grew up. These ambitions come in all forms: personal, academic, professional, financial; we all want to accomplish something, yet once we’re there, we often have no idea where to start. How can we make […]

We all love to travel. Even though it can be very expensive, there’s no reason why costs should diminish all your ability to have fun! There are many tips and tricks on how to travel for cheaper while still having a five-star experience. So we have rounded up our favourite tips for you all. Pack […]

When you’re buried in textbooks, juggling projects and prepping for exams, the only thing that might be keeping you going is knowing that you’ll have an entire month off soon! All you have to do is get through these last few weeks, and then you can finally breathe. As much as party-hopping, sleeping in, or […]

With the winter break fast approaching not only are you likely juggling your school workload with a part-time job, but now there are holiday parties starting up, gift shopping to do, and the excitement of knowing the term is almost done! Before you get totally swept up in the hustle of the holidays, here are […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]

As a kid, remember how your eyes would light up whenever someone asked you what you wanted to be when you were older? Whether you ended up at your dream job, or you’re at a temporary gig until you land something else, it ’s common to feel completely uninspired at work. As adults, we now […]

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz Mindfulness is a type of meditation that encourages awareness […]

So you walk through the front door of the office building where you’re about to have the interview that could change your life. You’ve prepared, you cleaned yourself up, wore your sharpest outfit, you’re ready to go. Yet there is that gnawing feeling in the back of your head, something that is telling you that […]

C’mon, just one more email. One more chapter. One more cup of coffee. One more call. When you’re working into your vacation time and not taking time for yourself, it’s not a shocker to clash head-on with burnout in the impending time to come. Dun dun dun. We can all see its physical signs – […]

The questions we ask ourselves when fine-tuning our resume usually go like this: What makes me a valuable candidate for this job? What is it I have to offer? How can I demonstrate that in as few words as possible? What often sets ideal and weak applicants apart is their versatile skill set. Employers sifting […]

Every year at school my program organizes multiple networking events. Most students love the opportunity to meet new people and make valuable connections that could help them get a job. I am not one of those students. As an introvert and someone with social anxiety, I hate going to networking events. There are so many […]

Annu Puri School: University of Waterloo Location: Toronto Name of CEO: Frederic Landtmeters Don’t miss one of the most important opportunities in your student experience! Applications for the Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program are officially open. You have only a few more weeks to apply before the deadline on October 26th, 2018. Curious about the process and […]