3 Mistakes & 3 Tips: Cover Letters
It’s been an hour, and there’s nothing but a blank screen staring back at you. The job posting closes in another couple hours, and you need to submit a cover […]
Tag Archives: Business
How To Talk About Yourself Without Being An Arrogant Jerk
Nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don’t pat yourself on the back You might break your spine – Greenday, “Nice Guys Finish Last“ Did Greenday get it […]
Discipline Beats Time Management
I’m from the prairies. I’ve always loved a big, open skyline and an endless horizon. Having moved to the west coast, one of the things I notice frequently is that […]
Time Management is a Crock
Have you ever thought about how absurd the phrase “time management” is? I was just thinking about it and, as I am wont to do, was struck by the underlying […]
What’s an Entrepreneur?
Everyone’s had a business idea at some point in their lives. For most people, including me, they’re just passing fancies – momentary visions of grandiosity that persist for a few […]
Spring Into Your New Resume
Spring break! Do you remember the excitement? The elation? Waiting for months in the freezing cold -30 degree winters (okay maybe just if you’re from the prairies) for that glorious week that, […]
Unique Resumes: How Far Is Too Far?
One thing that I’ve noticed in sessions with students consistently since I started career advising is a hesitance in making their resume “stand out” visually. It’s frequently seen as a […]
Use Empathy to Master Your Next Job Interview
Busy week! Sometimes it seems like there’s a never-ending stream of students to see, employers to contact, people to follow up with, meetings to attend, and… well, blog articles to […]
