Blog

Three Ways to Fake It Till You Make It

We have talked before on this blog about “fake it till you make it”, the process of pretending to be confident to actually become confident. It’s a pretty common piece of advice, meant to help those who may be feeling shy or who are inexperienced in their area of work. It helps you stand out and project confidence in whatever situation you find yourself, until you become familiar with the situation and actually feel confident.

It’s also a great cure for the dreaded imposter syndrome, the (untrue) feeling that you’re not as smart or talented as everyone seems to think. Imposter syndrome is bad because it can hold you back from opportunities of which you are capable and deserving. Faking it till you make it is the answer.

Continue reading →

How (And Why!) To Use Your Class Time to Build a Professional Reputation

Here’s an interesting phenomenon: when you google ‘how to improve reputation at work’, there are thousands of results, all offering real-world advice for building a positive professional reputation for yourself.

But if you google ‘how to improve reputation at school’, there’s not much. But this is misleading: your work reputation starts at school, and so the best way to start building a professional reputation for yourself is now, while you’re still a student.

Continue reading →

Three Ways to Update Your LinkedIn Profile and Make It Awesome

We’ve walked you through how to set up your LinkedIn profile. We’ve looked at how to step up your LinkedIn game.

But now, you find yourself in need of an update. Maybe you’ve been working a new summer job, or are taking some new courses at school. Maybe it’s just been awhile since you’ve made any changes to it.

You’re constantly acquiring new skills and experiences, and so your LinkedIn needs a refresh. Here are some things to try.

Continue reading →

Three Ways to Be a Better Writer for Work

No matter what kind of industry you’re in, writing is important. In today’s world, email is our primary mode of communication. Some estimates suggest we write upwards of 40,000 words in emails a year—the length of a novel.

Because of this, the ability to effectively communicate your ideas and thoughts in writing is paramount. But what if writing isn’t your strong suit? How do you establish yourself as professional through your writing? Here are three tips to do just that.

Continue reading →

Transferable Skills and How to Find Them: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re applying for co-op placements as a student or jobs as a recent grad, you may find yourself struggling to show what experience you have. Chances are you haven’t worked in your industry yet, and you may be having a hard time proving that you have relevant work experience.

Maybe you’ve worked at a fast food restaurant or shoe store. Maybe you spent your summers working at a summer camp. You’re very confident dealing with the public and working in a team, but that doesn’t apply to professional jobs, right?

Wrong! As it turns out, you do have relevant experience—you have transferable skills.

Continue reading →