Author Profile
Daniel McDonald's articles
-
Ready, Set, Go: Preparing Yourself for Post-Secondary Studies
High school will be over before you know it, and soon it will be time to move on to bigger,…
-
From Mad Men to Micro-Targeting: Advertising in the 21st Century
The world of advertising has changed drastically in recent years. Gone are the Mad Men days of the 1960s, when…
Daniel McDonald's blog articles
-
Adventures in Sales: Training Seminars
Last summer, training seminars were a regular part of my current job as a consumer electronics salesperson. They were mandatory,…
-
(More) Things to Avoid when Applying for Jobs in Person
Five months ago, I wrote a blog post discussing Things to Avoid when Applying for Jobs in Person. In it, I…
-
Dealing with Difficult People in a Retail/Sales Environment
For the last seven months I’ve been working as a sales associate specializing in consumer electronics. My job involves talking…
-
The Importance of Travelling While Young
During university, I was a busy guy. With classes, assignments, group projects and studies occupying most of my time during…
-
Advice for Students: You Should Probably Sign Up for Some Classes Soon
Putting off the task of enrolling in classes can lead to all kinds of frustrating problems; it’s therefore very important…
-
Getting Through the Work Day
It can be quite a shock to the system to transition from unemployment (or underemployment) to full-time work. I’m currently…
-
Following Through: How to Prep for a Job Interview
You’ve just spent a solid couple of weeks handing out resumés, filling out online job applications and emailing professional contacts….
-
On Punctuality
Being punctual is an admirable trait. It’s not easy to be on time for everything when one is attempting to…
-
Things to Avoid when Applying for Jobs in Person
While on the job at my new sales associate position, I’ve seen quite a few people come into the store…
-
Graduation Revisited
A wave of nostalgia recently washed over me as I watched my girlfriend, Megan, graduate from the University of Toronto….
-
Adventures in Job Hunting: Tests and Questionnaires
When looking for a job—whether it’s full-time, part-time or temporary—be prepared to encounter varying degrees of tedium because you will…
-
Staying Productive Over the Summer
University and college students can breathe a sigh of relief: the dreaded month of April is finally over. With cumulative…
-
Aiding the Job Hunt: How to Maintain an Attractive Online Presence
Well into the second decade of the 21st century, most of us find ourselves racing down an increasingly rapid river…
-
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s CCIT Program
Today I’d like to tell you about the CCIT program offered at the University of Toronto’s Mississauga campus. The four…
-
School Readings vs. Reading for Pleasure: The Battle Rages On
It’s fair enough to say I’m addicted to books. I read over 15 novels a year, and some of these…
-
Living Abroad as a Canadian Exchange Student: Part II
For my last blog entry, I interviewed my good friend Jessie about her experience living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, while studying…
-
Living Abroad as a Canadian Exchange Student: Part I
My friend Jessie just got back from an exchange in Taiwan, where she spent five months studying hotel management at…
-
Presentations and Job Interviews: How Anxiety Factors In
Nervousness and anxiety are serious issues that affect many of us from time to time. Being nervous can have many…
-
Skills for Life: Professional Writing and Communication
As I mentioned in my last blog, I didn’t delve into the Professional Writing and Communication program right away during…
-
Your Studies Aren’t Written in Stone
When I started my first semester of classes at the University of Toronto at Mississauga, I was more or less…
-
Patience and Determination: Getting into Job Hunting Mode
After a vacation or holiday, it can be difficult to get back into the groove of things; it’s common to…
-
Campus Art Galleries
A new year means a return to the daily grind of work and/or school, but it also means new opportunities…
-
Creating a Perfect Cover Letter
Back in October, I wrote a piece on How to Create a Perfect Resumé. With a new year fast approaching,…
-
The Most Studious Time of the Year: Surviving Winter Exams
There are many factors that make studying for winter exams a challenge. These evaluations of student learning are held when…
-
The Perks of Being a Student: Campus Facilities
Being a full-time student is costly and stressful, but it certainly has its perks. When I was enrolled in classes…
-
Job Boards for Job Hunting
Trekking all over town to hand out resumés can be a frustrating ordeal, and this should by no means be…
-
Laptops in Class
If you’ve ever had a class in a large lecture hall, you’ve probably noticed that many students use their laptops…
-
Overcoming Procrastination
It’s 11 p.m. Your favourite movie is playing on TV, your roommate is ordering a pizza, and your best friend…
-
Solving the Dilemma of Overpriced University Textbooks
Upper-year university students know this already, but a newbie student may be unpleasantly surprised to learn that textbooks can be…
-
How to Create a Perfect Resumé
What kind of resumé will cause a prospective employer to sit up and take notice? First of all, it’s important…
-
Factors to Consider When Balancing Work and School
Being a full-time university student is far from easy—in many respects, it’s like having a full-time job with a hefty…
-
Should I Live on Campus?
So, you made the cut and were accepted into the university or college of your choice—way to go! You also…
