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Jobs and careers

Looking to put your best foot forward in your job search? Get tips about career planning, resumé dos and don’ts, how to land a job interview, and more.

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4 steps to start planning your career

Athabasca University Counselling Services offers advice to anyone looking to start their career search and achieve success.

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9 job interview dos and don’ts

Now that your resumé has caught the employer’s eye and showcased all your relevant education, skills, and accomplishments. It is now up to you to prove that all of this is true, by showing your best self. �ǿ�Ӱ��counsellor Nikki Pawlitschek offers expert insight on what to do—and what not to do—to nail your job interview.

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How to determine your career values and achieve job satisfaction

Is a lack of job satisfaction reason enough to leave a job? Achieve your career goals by understanding your values, interests, and skills.

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10 things to consider when writing a resumé

�ǿ�Ӱ��counsellor Nikki Pawlitschek offers 10 resume writing tips to help you sell yourself and stand out from the rest!

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8 great STEM careers you can pursue with a science degree

The possibilities for STEM careers are almost limitless, with new opportunities arising as technologies evolve. Learn how to get started!

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3 ways to amplify your personal brand to get a job

How can your personal brand help you land a job? Athabasca University academic counsellor Kelly Gordon shares some insight.

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What's in a personal brand?

When people hear your name, do they immediately think of certain qualities that you possess? Developing a personal brand will ensure they do.

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9 skills to develop for success in any career

While there are some skills that really are specific to one career or another, there are other skills that every employer is going to be looking for in every industry.

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3 ways to leverage past experience into a new career

Can your existing skills and experience help you to switch careers? They can if you take the right approach!

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Jobs and careers

Why sharing pronouns at work is important

4 steps to start planning your career

9 job interview dos and don’ts

How to determine your career values and achieve job satisfaction

10 things to consider when writing a resumé

8 great STEM careers you can pursue with a science degree

3 ways to amplify your personal brand to get a job

What's in a personal brand?

9 skills to develop for success in any career

3 ways to leverage past experience into a new career

Quiet quitting, quiet managing, and quiet firing: the good, the bad, and the ugly

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