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Four Tips to Beat the Cold Season at School and Work

As you’ve probably noticed, it’s cold season in Canada. It seems like everyone you know is coughing and sniffling, and the last thing you have time for is catching their cold. A cold can knock you out for days, and that means falling behind on a lot of work. Most adults catch two to four colds a year, and that means a lot of missed work or school.

So how do you avoid getting sick when you’re totally surrounded in the office or at school?

Here are some real, practical ways to stop the germs.

 

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3 Easy Ways to Build an Awesome Resume

It’s the season to start hunting for summer jobs, and that means it’s time to make your resume great. Even if you already have one, the new year is a great chance to update it and make it shine.

Your resume is the first time a potential employer will see your skills and experience, so it’s very important that it is the best that it can be. Here are three general tips to make your resume stand out in a crowd.

 

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How to Perfect Your Summer Job Hunt

It may be snowy and chilly outside, but it’s already time to start thinking of your summer job!

Whether you’re working through the summer or are on the hunt for a co-op position, January is the time that employers start posting their summer openings.

This is a highly competitive time. Lots of students will be looking for the same jobs you are, so how do you set yourself apart? These tips will get you started early, help you stand out from the crowd, and find you the perfect summer job.

 

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How to Step Up Your LinkedIn Game

No, it’s not “Facebook for old people”—LinkedIn is becoming more and more of a cornerstone to any successful job hunt. Today, 93 per cent of recruiters check out potential hires on LinkedIn, so if you’re not there you’re missing an awesome opportunity. Your LinkedIn profile can be the difference between being hired and being forgotten.

We’ve already given you 4 quick steps to make a professional LinkedIn profile. Here’s how to take it up a notch.

 

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4 most common resume mistakes

A strong, well-written resume is the most important part of any job application, and every effort should be given to ensure that it is as flawless as possible. Most resume mistakes are easily fixed, and making sure that none of these errors show up on your resume will give you the best possible chance of getting an interview.

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