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Classic Resume Fail
Imagine if employers actually got together to look over bad resumes?! Classic Resume Fail Don't give employers a reason to put you inside the box! Think outside the box! One-to-one appointments, workshops and e-tutorials are availa ...read it
Tips for Blogging as a Career
I’ve really enjoyed blogging about career-related events for the Faculty of Communication and Design (FCAD). Instead of doing a very formal “what I liked and disliked” ending piece, I’d like to share what I have learned as a first time bl ...read it
ACCESS Granted: My Experience as a Social Media & Marketing Intern
I recently took on an internship at ACCESS Community Capital Fund as a Social Media & Marketing Intern. Although the placement is for a limited time, I would definitely like to stress the importance of getting involved in what you are interes ...read it
The Dangers of Social Medi(ocrity)
It should be no surprise that employers use social media to scan prospective employees. Human resource reps are notorious for screening prospective employees through Google searches. You can absolutely restrict the extent of harm this search may ...read it
GCM Job Fair- Speed Dating Style
GCM held it’s annual job fair for both third-year and fourth-year students last Thursday. With over 50 companies present, the event was a huge opportunity for GCM students to gain a potential internship opportunity or long-term employment. At ...read it
Alumni Expo for Graduating Students!
Aren’t You Grad You Made It? There is an event coming up on March 7th, to help build the networking community of the graduating class of 2012. This event is the Alumni Expo! If you’re considering whether to attend, take into account the ...read it
Tips To Balance Your Work & School Life
As a working student, there is always that never-ending struggle to dedicate more time to school to focus on work or vice versa. More often than not, students tend to prioritize work over school or even plan school around work. In this case, the ...read it
How to Search for an Internship
As FCAD students, we are faced with the challenge of completing a required 400 hours of internship placement. The most daunting task in this search is finding placement that will not make your summer one to forget. Having completed my ...read it
Jumpstart your Job Search!
I’m looking at you pre-grad students who have placed no energy into searching for summer work to support your unhealthy habits during the school year. Even more importantly, I’m looking at you upcoming grads who have placed little or no thoug ...read it
Tips from undergrads nearing the completion of their degree
Back from the holidays, I’m sure we have caught up on everything but back to school errands. I don’t argue the fact that we had a great time eating more than we should’ve, catching up on every show and TLC series we could cram into 24 hou ...read it
