Employee Learning Moment

Understanding the Ingredients of a Good Prompt (in Microsoft Copilot)

Anytime you interact with an AI like Copilot, what you’re typing, whether its a question or request or an instruction, is called a prompt. You’re literally prompting the AI to respond. With almost all modern AI’s, you can think about prompting like having a conversation where you can use plain language and engage in a back and forth with the AI to get the results you want. But the better your prompts are, the better your chances are of getting good results. This 4:19s LinkedIn Learning video, Understand the ingredients of a good prompt, outlines the recommended basic formula for writing good prompts to get good results.

Want to know more about our Microsoft Copilot best practices at Algonquin College? Check out the newly refreshed Microsoft Copilot Essentials self-paced online training available on the Employee Learning Catalogue.

Recognizing Career Grief

Emotions play a big role in our careers. This 3:34 min video clip will explore the idea of career grief, the types you may experience during your professional career, and how recognizing and understanding these feelings helps you move forward with authenticity and resilience.

Looking to learn more? Visit the full course on: Thriving through Career Challenges.

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Preparing for an Interview

Preparing for your job interview is a critical component in being successful and feeling confident. In this 2:38 min video clip. Career Coach, Anna Balyaeva shares strategies for anticipating questions that will be asked in your job interview.

Interested in learning more about being successful at your next job interview? Check out the rest of the LinkedIn Learning course, The Step-by-Step Guide to Rock Your Job Interview, or join the Career Development Team on Thursday June 26th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. for the virtual session, Interviewing with Confidence.

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How to Grow and Adapt to Change by Pushing Yourself Out of your Comfort Zone

Change is hard and many of us struggle with it. This 3:58 min video clip shares practical tips on how stepping out of your comfort zone can help you adapt to -and even thrive in-a world of constant change.

Interested in learning more about understanding and managing changes at work? Check out the rest of the LinkedIn Learning course, “Handling Workplace Change as an Employee,” and/or sign up for the webinar on Welcoming Change into your Life on Friday June 20th from 11:00-12:00 noon, brought to you by Human Resources Wellness & Abilities and TELUS Health.

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Shifting Perspectives Through Humour

Humor can change lives and relationships. This 2:10 min LinkedIn Learning video, ‘Shifting Perspectives Through Humor‘ introduces how humor can be used strategically in the workplace to shift perspectives, bring people together, and work more effectively.

For more tips and tricks on incorporating humor in the workplace consider completing the 45 minute LinkedIn Learning course, ‘Humour in the Workplace.’

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Chair Back Bend for your Neck

Our necks bear the brunt of the stress when we spend too much time looking at screens. With simple corrections to your posture and typing habits, you can eliminate injury to this sensitive area. With this 1:09 min video clip, discover the proper way to stretch your back and neck, lengthen your neck muscles and upper spine, as well as help relieve and prevent neck pain.

Want to get your body moving more and feeling better? Feel free to join your colleagues for free yoga sessions, offered every Wednesday, ether virtually or in-person. Find out more on MyAC.

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How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines-Bribery and Competition Works

Have you ever worked with someone who never seemed to miss a deadline and often got things done early? If yes, you’ve likely wondered what their secret is. This 1:54 min LinkedIn Learning video, bribery and competition works, a snippet from the one hour, ‘How to Get Things Done Ahead of Deadlines’ course describes one method for personal motivation, bribery.

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How to Accelerate your Career with Personal Branding 

When it comes to accelerating your career, you can’t ignore the importance of your personal brand. Your brand is your voice, your reputation, and a key part of your professional persona. In this 2m24s video, you will learn the definition of personal brand, and how it can work for you.

If this topic is of interest to you, check out the full course: Accelerating Your Career with Personal Branding (38m 37s) on LinkedIn Learning.

Interested in learning more? Join the upcoming session, Leveraging LinkedIn for Success on Wednesday May 14. Register here to learn more!

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