March 2012
14 posts
Welcome to "Now What?"
You’ve spent 4+ years working your way through University in order to say you have a VERY expensive piece of paper. “Now What?” you may ask yourself? Well, we have some answers to many of the questions you, yourself, may be pondering.
We realize that the world is big. No doubt. We want to assist you, the recent graduate, in navigating your way through the professional world. It...
Who's Hiring?
One of the expectations that comes with obtaining a University Degree is that you take that education and turn it into a career. There will always be a transition period, where one might have to deal with working a gas pump, or a warehouse. Even if it feels like being stuck in limbo, sometimes a nudge in the right direction is all that is really needed to get a foot in the door of your dream job. ...
Working Abroad?
Graduation is supposed to signify the beginning of many things. It can be the beginning of a career, the beginning of adulthood and in many ways when you begin developing a niche in life. Finding a job, getting your own place and developing stable relationships are the paths that are often embarked on, but there are other options.
One option that is present is traveling and working abroad....
“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so...”
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Alexander Graham Bell
Dress for Success
Gone are the days when waking up 10 minutes before class and throwing on a t-shirt and ripped jeans was appropriate. Making the transition from school to a full time professional job requires full commitment. Investing in an appropriate wardrobe for business is crucial.
Employers can be very judgemental. The minute you walk into an interview, a judgement has been passed. If you look like a...
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Get up, Get out, Get Down…
…and by down, I don’t mean depressed.
While it is important to remain productive, even if finding a career in your chosen field seems bleak, it is also important to relax and enjoy life. One way to accomplish this task, without spending a lot of dough on big-name tickets at Rexall, is to check out local music events happening daily around Edmonton.
If you look for it, you will find a flourishing...
“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is,...”
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Sir Winston Churchill
House Hunting
Upon graduation, many grads ask themselves, “Where am I going to live?”
A fair question. I realize that res is no longer an option and your parents’ basement may not be your ideal choice. There are many options for a new grad when considering a new place of residence. Depending on your financial situation and the market at the time, purchasing a property may be your best option....
“life is what happens when you are making plans”
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John Lennon