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Information Interviewing 101: A guide
What is an information interview? An information interview is asking someone questions about their career path, a program they took, or the organization they work for with the aim of learning about an area you want to explore. It’s not asking someone for a job. But...
5 Ways to Manage Stress While Going Through Life Changes
Everyone has a limit of tolerance to stress they can handle on a day-to-day basis. But when we're going through big changes like a career transition or figuring out our own life purposes, the stress can become overwhelming. It's times like these that force us to...
3 Tips On Finding The Right Career Counsellor
Do you live in Nova Scotia and feel “stuck” in your career? Or feeling unsure about how to move forward with your professional or academic life? You’ve talked to your friends, family, and partner and still have no idea what to do? Whether you’re a student or about to...
Are You Feeling Burnout at Work?
A Takeaway from the Article Delayed Gratification: A Double-Edged Sword? A Study on the Relationship Between Delayed Gratification, Work-Life Conflict and Career Burnout What is Burnout? Many assume burnout is feelings of extreme fatigue, but there is more to...
How to Choose the Right Career for You
Like most people, chances are your early career choices were influenced by factors that had little to do with career fulfillment. 1) Should – Pursuing a career based on a rigid rule, “I should climb the career ladder at a brand-name firm only.” 2) Pressure...
More Tips for a Successful Career Transition – Part 2
I’m back to share part 2 of my tips for a successful career transition! Once you feel clear about your transferrable skills and confident about articulating your story (discussed in Part 1), consider my next two tips: 1) Update your personal branding materials The...
Tips for a Successful Career Transition – Part 1
So, you’re fed up with your current job and you’ve decided you want to make a career transition. You’ve taken some time to consider what you really want and don't want in a career. You’ve explored different career options, put time into career research, and conducted...
Interview: “Why did you leave your last job?”
When preparing for interviews, some people get anxious about how to answer the question “why did you leave your last job?” Job change happens for many reasons - some are in your control, and some are not. If you’ve been let go, you may or may not have been...
Questions for your interviewer
Every week, we work with clients to prepare for interviews. While the focus typically rests on answering questions, today we’re sharing how best to use your time when the interviewer asks if you have questions for them. Which questions for your interviewer will help...
