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Is it time for you to make a Career Change?
When it comes to their careers, it’s undeniable that women are often short-changed as they sacrifice career progression in favour of making family friendly career choices. Despite living in an age where feminism is quite prevalent, we’re still seeing women being paid...
Why my job share proposal didn’t work
And what you can learn from my mistakes. Several years ago, a colleague and I were both going on maternity leave at the same time. A managerial role had come up that we both wanted and had done before. Neither of us wanted to work full-time when we came back from...
Leaving a job I love
About a month ago, I quit my job. It wasn't a fiery walk out or anything, but there were a lot of tears and sadness. I'd been there for almost 10 years, and they really were like my family in many ways. The sadness was partly because I felt it was unavoidable. I have...
What else can I do with a degree in Teaching?
Ever wondered what else you could do with a Teaching degree than just teach? If you've thought about a career change, no doubt you've put it off because you think there's nothing else you could do with your degree. The great news is that teaching prepares you for...
7 ways a second language can boost your career
Do you know a second language or are thinking of learning one? Good news! Your bilingual skills can help you have an edge on your career too! With the internet, so many companies are able to expand globally. That means the need for people who speak more than one...

Ditch the dead-end job and make a difference with your career
So many of us are tired and overworked. We would love to have more time to give back to the community, but have nowhere to fit this into our busy lives. At the same time, we’re giving hours a week to soul-less jobs that are sucking out our spirits. Imagine if your...
Don’t apply for a job until you read this
Many people make the mistake of thinking a job application is all about them. It’s not. The employer wants to see that you would be a good fit for the company and can adapt to their style, not the other way around. Harsh but true. Unless you are fortunate enough to not need a job, most of us need to conform to the standards of our employers and keep anything that might be a bit too quirky for work at home. Rather than selling your personality in your cover letter, stick to selling your skills and experience.
Make your career goals happen this year
Make your career goals happen this year by having a clear professional development plan The first month of 2017 is almost over. How are you coming on your professional development goals? If you are stuck on how to move forward, you should try crafting your own career...
I quit my job today.
Have you ever dreamed about walking in the door and declaring to your loved one “I quit work today”? I did that to my yet-to-be husband many years ago. Was it everything I dreamed of? Not really. I had no other job to go to. No income for the foreseeable future. ...
Update your resume and get that job
Having a current resume is extremely important, but even more necessary than improving yearly is to update it every time something changes. A résumé simply cannot stay static as long as we are continually changing and creating new memorable experiences. Updating your...
How to get the most out of a career coach
How to get the most of a career coach? So, you’ve been struggling to get that promotion for quite a while now. You have almost done everything in the book to get that corner office. But, unfortunately you haven’t made it to the list. You have updated your LinkedIn...
Why you should invest in yourself and how
Why and how you should invest in yourself? So, often in the rut of our daily lives, we ignore ourselves just not physically but also emotionally, mentally or professionally. As we grow-up and enter work-life or married-life, our focus of attention shifts either to...

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