Making the most of social media
By Kristen Carter, Guest Contributor Using social media has become a common practice globally, and commonly used by job seekers as a way to enhance, and find opportunities to network. Social Media has...
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By Cathy Francois, Guest Contributor As a mother of two young children, I understand the challenges of managing a work/life balance. Sometimes in effort to maintain balance as parents we make the...
View ArticleDeveloping multiple streams of income during a recession
By Shun McGhee, Guest Contributor We have all read and heard about the stories of families struggling during this current economic downturn. With companies still downsizing and regional employment...
View ArticleAre you LinkedIn yet? What you’ve been missing
By Cathy Francois, Guest Contributor If you’re like me, you’re never the first to jump on social media sites because you don’t want to be part of a fad and have another long lost profile. About a year...
View ArticleThe big benefits of being in a professional network
By Michelle Gilbert, Guest Contributor How important is networking, and does it really work when trying to land your dream job? Networking can allow individuals to be in professional relationships with...
View ArticleStepping into a Brave, New, Virtual World
By Michelle Gilbert Career Services Contributor Tweets, status updates and ‘following’ have all become a part of our everyday vocabulary, especially if you’re a part of any social media community. As...
View ArticleThe Last Cliche, Part I
By Courtney Bousquet Career Services Contributor Has it been awhile since you’ve updated your resume or even considered searching for jobs? Perhaps you should take another look at how you’ve worded...
View ArticleTo-Do List Do’s and Don’ts
By Michelle Gilbert Career Services Contributor To-do lists are something on which I thrive. Perhaps over organized, my day or week does not feel complete unless some of those to-dos have successfully...
View ArticleHow to Boost Your Career with a Seasonal Position
By Cathy Francois, MBA, GCDF Contributor, Career Services A seasonal position can be more than just an opportunity to make some extra cash. It could also serve as an opportunity to network within an...
View ArticleYour Next Big Opportunity Is Closer Than You Think: Applying For Jobs Where...
By Ann Eastham Contributor, Career Services Sometimes your new perfect job is one at your own company, which can be exciting and awkward at the same time. Whether you are applying to a different...
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