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How to stand out, stay curious, and succeed

Career advice from Alberta CPAs and employers

by Sheryar Qaiser

Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that ...Whether you’re eyeing your first internship or prepping for your CPA journey, starting in the accounting world can feel overwhelming. Four experts in that area—Jason Wong CPA, CMA, entrepreneur, investor, and member of the University of Alberta Board of ...

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Your DEIB checklist

How do you know what to look for in organizational DEIB values?

by Shafana Mitha CPA, CMA

Many organizations are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) these days, but how do you know whether they are prioritizing them in a ...Many organizations are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) these days, but how do you know whether they are prioritizing them in a way that aligns with your needs? Not all companies identify their DEIB strategies online—though it ...

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More than a job

Finding meaningful work and choosing a career path as a future CPA

by Lise Stransky CCDP

As a future CPA, how do you start your career so it aligns with your skills, personality, interests, and values? With so many options ...As a future CPA, how do you start your career so it aligns with your skills, personality, interests, and values? With so many options in finance, accounting, and business, it can be challenging to find a meaningful fit! Here ...

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The importance of building a brand when building a career

What even is a personal brand?

by Jamie L. Smith CPA, CA

The best success comes to those who put consistent and deliberate ef fort into their brand and career. Most of us know investing in ...The best success comes to those who put consistent and deliberate ef fort into their brand and career. Most of us know investing in our education and job experience is necessary and will pay off. But what about our ...

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What does “being professional” really mean?

Learn how to balance the personal and the professional

by Emily Byrne

As a Career Advisor for post-secondary students, I get to be in the unique position of seeing both sides of the hiring process—the candidate’s ...As a Career Advisor for post-secondary students, I get to be in the unique position of seeing both sides of the hiring process—the candidate’s (students and alumni) and the employer’s. A lot of feedback I hear from hiring managers ...

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CPA 117: How to screen an employer for fit
by Javier Vinsome

Employees often wonder how they can screen an employer before applying for a role. As a Career Advisor, one of my goals is to ...Employees often wonder how they can screen an employer before applying for a role. As a Career Advisor, one of my goals is to help avoid “buyer’s remorse.” You want to do everything you can to ensure a role ...

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CPA 130: Total rewards for beginners
by Leonard D'Silva MBA, CPA, CMA

Imagine this: you are a recent graduate, and your hard work has paid off by receiving two job offers. The first offer has a ...Imagine this: you are a recent graduate, and your hard work has paid off by receiving two job offers. The first offer has a $5,000 higher annual salary than the second offer. Should the second job offer even be ...

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Networking IRL

After being virtual for a couple years, how do you network in real life? You prepare and SHARE!

by Simone McLaughlin

The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the world of networking. The pandemic drastically changed how events were planned, hosted, and ...The last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted the world of networking. The pandemic drastically changed how events were planned, hosted, and attended, with a shift to 100% virtual during the height of the pandemic. We are ...

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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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Shafana Mitha; Theresa Jang; Mina Church
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A diversity and inclusion primer

Diversity and inclusion are more than an HR policy—they are part of an organization’s fabric. But what does this look like in action?

by Sarah Maludzinski

Diversity and inclusion sounds like one of those HR phrases that may be an organizational “nice to have,” but isn’t necessarily a must have. ...Diversity and inclusion sounds like one of those HR phrases that may be an organizational “nice to have,” but isn’t necessarily a must have. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Diversity and inclusion should be fundamental to an ...

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Your job-search secret weapon
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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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Internationally Trained Professionals

“Canadianize” your resume while highlighting your international credentials
by Quinta Iticka

A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should ...A resume is a crucial part of the job application process. It demonstrates an applicant’s ability to perform a specific role, and it should pique the recruiter’s interest in order to secure a job interview. The Canadian resume format ...

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