Can you believe how time flies? Recently my husband and I were contemplating universities for our older daughter. She is trying to choose one that would be a good fit for her. There are so many unanswered questions. Did we prepare our firstborn enough to leave home? How will she adjust to living away from
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Hi there, it’s Uylander. Several years ago, when I was completing my Office Administration diploma, I attended a conference where Leachim Semaj reminded us that the world is ever-changing. During that time, technological advancements were taking place alongside the economic instability of FINSAC in Jamaica.. There is a saying, “The only constant is change.” Leachim
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Hi there, it’s Uylander. “Congratulations!” the email read. “We invite you to an interview next Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.” When you applied at your dream company two weeks ago, you had painstakingly prepared your resume and cover letter. You feel so excited yet nervous. Many thoughts are floating around, such as what to wear. What
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Hello, this is Uylander. During my studies in the MSc. Human Resource Development program, I often volunteered for the annual mock interviews, which involved interviewing undergraduate students before they entered the workforce. Drawing from that experience, as well as my subsequent experience as both an interviewer and interviewee, I have some tips to help make
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Hi there, it’s Uylander. In a previous blog post, I wrote about job search for immigrants and some challenges that they experience when seeking employment in their area of expertise. It may be essential to take that first job in the fast food industry while you are waiting for something better to come along. Let’s
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Hi there, it’s Uylander. Upon immigrating, is it wise to take the first job or wait until a position becomes available in your area of expertise? Immigrants want to enter the workforce upon immigrating to a new country. Let me share a story; I recently spoke with a friend who immigrated to Canada over ten
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