As a young professional entering the workforce, it can be difficult to distinguish yourself from other students competing for similar jobs. The importance of networking is often stressed by professors and PR practitioners, but the thought of actually putting yourself out there can seem daunting. However, the knowledge and connections you will likely gain from…
“If you could be anyone, who would you be?” The recent International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Maritime Canada‘s “Pitching & Personal Branding” workshop started with this broad question. As expected, the prompt led to a variety of answers. Some of these answers were serious, such as people describing the honourable traits of their…
“Opportunities don’t knock, they whisper” – Thomas Leonard. This quote is still relevant, especially in today’s climate for students and young professionals. It often seems impossible to break into the industries we so desperately want to contribute to, but luckily that’s not the case. Why wait for an opportunity when you can take steps to…
