Recognizing and addressing microaggressions at work: A guide for students

Microaggressions are, by definition, subtle, but they can have a huge impact. How can you handle them?

by Pauline Greenidge CPHR, SHRM-SCP

Picture this: It’s your second week in your co-op term at an amazing firm. It’s a great opportunity with lots of training, hands-on work, ...Picture this: It’s your second week in your co-op term at an amazing firm. It’s a great opportunity with lots of training, hands-on work, and a chance to engage with interesting and diverse clientele. You’ve spent the last couple ...

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Professional social media etiquette

The dos and don’ts of social media for modern day professionals

by Jess Schultz

There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media ...There’s no escaping it: a social media presence is all but essential for professionals in 2022. It never hurts to start your social media networking now as a student and future professional! But this requires a bit of professional ...

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Recognizing impostor syndrome

What to do when you are accomplished, successful, and feel like a fraud

by Becky Ponting

Have you ever been told that you did a good job but felt like you didn’t deserve the praise? Or believed a good grade ...Have you ever been told that you did a good job but felt like you didn’t deserve the praise? Or believed a good grade or an award you achieved was just a fluke? You might be experiencing impostor syndrome! ...

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What does your email say about you?

Use digital communication with finesse

by Sherrell Steele

Did you know that your email serves as a marker of your professionalism? It’s true! How you craft an email sends a message about ...Did you know that your email serves as a marker of your professionalism? It’s true! How you craft an email sends a message about your attention to detail, your credibility, and your preparedness. When composing an email, begin with: ...

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Your job-search secret weapon

Job competition can be fierce these days, but luckily you can reach for a secret weapon: your soft skills!

by Melissa Maschke

It seems now, more than ever, competition for jobs is fierce, and people can feel overwhelmed by all the different job search advice. One ...It seems now, more than ever, competition for jobs is fierce, and people can feel overwhelmed by all the different job search advice. One secret weapon to increase your chances of success in the job market is to highlight ...

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Practices to cultivate resilience

Developing your resilience during the good times can increase your ability to face life’s inevitable bad times. How do you build a practice that works for you?

by Sheri Thibeau

Life is full of challenges. Being human means no one gets through life unscathed. We all experience stress, adversity, tragedy, and loss. One way ...Life is full of challenges. Being human means no one gets through life unscathed. We all experience stress, adversity, tragedy, and loss. One way we can learn to ride the waves of pain and challenge—instead of drowning in the ...

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