When you’re on the job hunt, a common piece of advice is to network. To me, that approach is unsustainable…
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Step-by-step guide to writing a resume
I am often asked for resume writing advice. I put together some high-level thoughts here. And a video version here (yes the production…
Step-by-step guide to Interview preparation
So you’ve been feverishly applying online and you finally got an interview. Congrats! Ideally you would have found this guide…
Things I Learned To Become A Better Copywriter
For those of you who have been following the blog for a while, you will know that I have made…
“What’s Next?”
After you have graduated from school, it’s clear what follows. You would want to get a job in your field,…
Staying Motivated While On The Job Hunt
The job hunt is never an easy task, especially when there are months-long stretches where you have no leads and…
Taking On My Boss’ Job
In my current position, I am only one of two digital content writers in my small web company, including my…
Career Influences – YSA Youth Success Academy
In a career you’ll likely go through two big stages: being a student and being a professional. Going to school…
The Great Experience Inflation: Battling Job Description Expectations
We have all felt it before: the feeling of helplessness scrolling through endless pages of jobs asking for large amounts…
How I Got My Job
As a new grad, it feels like the pressure for finding a job in your field is always growing. While…
What type of new grad are you?
As I’ve been chatting with new grads about their careers I’ve noticed a pattern emerging. Recent grads tend to be…
My First Day: Settling In At Work
Each company has different hiring procedures, which may result in a longer process than others. Some companies might hire you…