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THE “SOFTER” SIDE OF JOB HUNTING And why technical skills aren’t enough to get you the job

After graduating from post-secondary school, students often begin tirelessly searching the job market before ultimately accepting and attending interviews. Yet,…
Test your International IQ—are you ready to work abroad?

Going international requires more than just wanderlust. Whether you’re encountering members of a foreign culture on a sightseeing trek, or…
Success by association: Why joining a professional association can help your career

LinkedIn is a great tool for students and new graduates looking to make connections and start a career in their…
Ace your MBA application: Tips, Strategies and Practices for Your Best Presentation

Every year, thousands of undergraduate students from across Canada make the decision to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA)…
Learning a new language

Canada is a remarkably diverse country. This reality is apparent in the way our large cities strikingly contrast with our…
Click Your Way to an MBA: Online Degrees and Work-Life Balance

Thanks to technology, pursuing an MBA doesn’t mean you have to change cities or hit pause on your career and…
Upward Mobility: Focus on Your Career Vertical

Swati Trivedi worked as an oncologist in India. She always asked her patients about their days and how they were…
Are You Ready for Business Without Borders?

Chantel Pauley’s office in Saskatoon is a long way from Brazil. This isn’t only true of the geographical difference between…
Education Destination - Why International Students Choose Canada

When Parker Zhang made the choice to leave his home in Southern China and come to study economics in Canada,…
Choosing CANADA: A Global Student’s Story

Bushra Rehman was destined to be a lawyer: she naturally tends to emphasize her words, and those close to her…
A Big Draw for International Students

British Columbia has become quite the hotspot for international students pursuing post-secondary studies in Canada. In fact, B.C. is home to 25…
See the World (and Yourself in a Whole New Way)

Studying or working internationally can be stressful, expensive and lonely. Some days you’ll wake up and wade through tides of…