Blog Archive
Self-Monitoring & Career Advice
March 6, 2026
Do you often find yourself looking to others for cues on how to act in social situations? Have you ever been described as a “social chameleon?” Do you…
Five Attitudes to Bring to Work
March 5, 2026
Simply having the necessary skills to perform your job isn’t enough to ensure you keep it. There is a certain mindset you need to display to help you…
Advice I Wish I Had Listened to Much Earlier (and Why It’s Not Too Late)
March 4, 2026
#2: Fill your time (not with school). I’ve always found the first week of classes to be the most stressful. Sure, I have nothing due, but I’ve also…
School Readings vs. Reading for Pleasure: The Battle Rages On
February 28, 2026
It’s fair enough to say I’m addicted to books. I read over 15 novels a year, and some of these are lengthy tomes that I couldn’t possibly conquer…
The Growth of Beards in the Workplace
February 27, 2026
Over the last few years, I’ve made a custom of watching the Oscars. I say over the last few years because traditionally I have been uninterested in the…
How I’ll justify taking a gap year abroad
February 25, 2026
As spring creeps nearer, I’m beginning to realize that my final year of undergrad is coming to a close. While most of my classmates are applying for jobs…
You Never Know Who Can Lead You Down Your Career Path—Get Chatting!
February 21, 2026
People have often told me that it’s not what you know, but who you know that will get you closer to that job you’ve been eyeing. Now, I’m…
Living Abroad as a Canadian Exchange Student (Part Two)
February 19, 2026
For my last blog entry, I interviewed my good friend Jessie about her experience living in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, while studying hotel management on exchange. We recently met up…
Focus on Gaining Experience—Even at the Expense of your Readings
February 13, 2026
Graduating with not only a fancy piece of paper but also real job experience in hand is a decision that will serve you well in the future. Leaving the…
Living Abroad as a Canadian Exchange Student (Part One)
February 12, 2026
My friend Jessie just got back from an exchange in Taiwan, where she spent five months studying hotel management at the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism…
Favourite Quotations
February 6, 2026
I have had three quotations displayed on my office wall for years. I occasionally catch students glancing up at them during career advising sessions, but for the most…
Presentations and Job Interviews: How Anxiety Factors In
February 5, 2026
Nervousness and anxiety are serious issues that affect many of us from time to time. Being nervous can have many undesirable effects on the body (e.g., shaking hands,…
Take Advantage of Career Services—But Find Your Own, Too!
February 4, 2026
One of the great things about a university or college campus is that there are an incredible number of services available to help you succeed in your search…
Skills for Life: Professional Writing and Communication
January 29, 2026
As I mentioned in my last blog, I didn’t delve into the Professional Writing and Communication program right away during my time as a student at the University…
Why grad school isn’t right for me… yet.
January 28, 2026
My path so far has been straight and narrow: preschool led to elementary school, elementary led to high school, high school led to university. The most natural and…