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William Johnson's articles
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Learning a new language
Canada is a remarkably diverse country. This reality is apparent in the way our large cities strikingly contrast with our…
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Volunteering: Key to Your Personal and Professional Growth
The importance of volunteering as a vehicle for societal development is ingrained in most of us at an early age….
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Should You Relocate for a Job?
As a student or recent graduate, you’ve been getting mixed messages: last year you probably read that well-paying, entry-level jobs…
William Johnson's blog articles
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Five skills you need to succeed at a new job
Starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While the change in environment can be exciting and motivating,…
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Recent Graduates with Big Ideas Should Swear by this Book, Blog and App
Just like anyone else who is known for spending excessive amounts of time reading, surfing the Web and using a…
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A Brief Argument for Growing Your Professional and Social Networks
“If you are already awesome to everyone in your world, then your world needs to get bigger.” I couldn’t agree…
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What to Do With LinkedIn Requests From People You’ve Never Met
Many of the students and young graduates I talk to understand the importance of LinkedIn. They know it’s the world’s…
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Play a Long Game: Nelson Mandela’s Advice for Students and New Graduates
Nelson Mandela, the anti-apartheid revolutionary and former president of South Africa, spent 27 years in prison, so he knows a…
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You Determine the True Value of Your Degree
Herb O’Heron, the director of research and policy analysis at the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, recently penned…
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Four Ways Volunteering Can Help You Get Ahead in Your Career
The importance of volunteering was ingrained in me at a young age. In elementary school, our class was taught that…
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Four Career-Related Reasons to Start Blogging Right Now
Build your confidence Confidence is a key prerequisite to thriving in today’s job market. You have to believe in yourself…
