FEATURE STORIES and BLOG POSTINGS

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SFU Health Sciences Takes India! Health Sciences Engagement Improves Lives

India

Five SFU students who participated in a life changing co-op experience in India are giving back. They have designed a custom-made SFU book bag and pencil case which is sewn by female survivors of human trafficking in Koltkata, India.  The students will sell their products locally and eventually North America-wide to raise funds the organization they volunteered for in India: Destiny Reflection.

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Dave's Diary: Advice From My Dad Part 2 - Make Yourself Irreplaceable

Personal Development

"Make yourself irreplaceable," he would say, regaling stories of his own young employment at a car dealership. "Take the shifts that nobody else wants, work extra hours whenever possible, be the guy that your boss knows they can always count on." Was this really what my dad wanted me to do with my life?

By: David Lindskoog 85 reads | 0 comments
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There is No Career Plan?

Did you know, that only 2% of adults claim to be working in the occupation they planned when they were eighteen years old?* Yet, most of us want to have a set career plan that won’t change and stick. And, we like to think that our career will unfold according to “the plan”. But really, is there a "perfect career plan"?

By: Career Services Assistant 66 reads | 0 comments
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(Re)Discovery

CSI Blog

"There are so many other opportunities at SFU that I wish I had been involved with, some of shich I was not even aware." Read this student testimonial and learn what kind of opportunities there are to take advantage on and off campus and how those opportunities helped her develop her skills.

By: Tabatha Patterson 58 reads | 0 comments
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Diary of a Marketing Co-op: Improv Tips from Tina Fey

improv

Our marketing co-op student takes a break from discussing the details of her work term to share some advice from Tina Fey on improv and your own co-op semester.

By: Elizabeth Moffat 163 reads | 0 comments
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Dave's Diary: 3 Mistakes & 3 Tips - Cover Letters

Writing

It's been an hour, and there's nothing but a blank screen staring back at you. The job posting closes in another couple hours, and you need to submit a cover letter to go with your resume. But where oh where do you start? Here's 3 things to avoid, and 3 tips for writing your next cover letter!

By: David Lindskoog 474 reads | 0 comments
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Working with Grace: Resume 101 Part 1 - Resume Basics

Working with Grace
Whether you are still looking or have found the job you want to apply for, your resume has to be ready at any time. So, it doesn't hurt to have an effective and attractive resume ready to go, does it? But, how hard is it to make your resume stand out from the hundreds of resumes that most employers look at everyday? Just follow a few key points to get your resume in shape and keep it that way!
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[FEATURE STORY]

Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Cover Letters

A cover letter is your chance to show enthusiasm for a particular job position and a complementary marketing document to your resume. Like the resume, a cover letter should stand out, be easily readable, relevant and avoid any spelling mistakes!

By: Melissa Chungfat 2962 reads | 0 comments
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Dave’s Diary: Discipline Beats Time Management

Life Balance

I’m from the prairies. I’ve always loved a big, open skyline and an endless horizon. Having moved to the west coast, one of the things I notice frequently is that the coastal mountains do a very effective job of blocking out the horizon and making the sky seem much smaller

By: David Lindskoog 657 reads | 0 comments
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Working with Grace: Work Smarter! Ready, Set, Go!

Life Balance

Having an anxiety attack about upcoming assignments and exams? Need a few useful tips to combat those attacks? Surprisingly, managing your time may be the first step to overcoming the work and stress that are already piling up…

By: gmc2 1177 reads | 0 comments
[FEATURE STORY]

The Importance of Study Breaks

Sleep

Ever wonder if you will be more productive after taking breaks during studying sessions? Read on to find out more...

 

By: Ray Wang 1577 reads | 0 comments
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Dave's Diary: Want To Keep Your Job? WALK FASTER

Situational Awareness

Oh, the anguish! The frustration that can only known by being stuck behind a sloth-like, seemingly oblivious to the outside world, slow walker! It seems like everyone hates the experience. So why are there so many slow walkers? Further, what career wisdom can their sluggardly ways impart?

By: David Lindskoog 353 reads | 0 comments
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Being a Career Peer: A Well Made Decision

"I learned so much from this experience. From technical skills on how to improve a resume, how to deconstruct a job posting, how to prepare for an interview to soft- skills such as being able to communicate better,  prioritize engagements and actively listen."

By: Cecilia Embuido 211 reads | 0 comments
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Super Mom's Code: Work Life Balance

Life Balance

Balancing a career and a family is the biggest challenge that a working mom takes on. How do we balance work and life, that is the question of all working class, and especially a working mom. What are some tips that can be offered for us as we strive to balance work and life?

By: Stephanie Ngo 365 reads | 0 comments
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Diary of a Marketing Co-op: Changing Circumstances

Telus

This edition of my marketing blog strays from my time at TELUS to look back to grade school, where I learned an important lesson about not giving up on myself.

By: Elizabeth Moffat 260 reads | 0 comments
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