With my education finally in the rearview, I found this moment to be a critical juncture, not only to reflect on my own career goals, but to reflect on the qualities and elements that have allowed me to successfully get to this point (of course, with some teeth-pulling and face-in-pillow-screaming along the way!). I had […]
When I casually picked up a copy of Lois P. Frankel’s book Nice Girls Still Don’t Get the Corner Office – Unconscious Mistakes Women Make that Sabotage their Careers, I had no idea just how much it would resonate with me and impact the way I think and act at work. In this book, Frankel lists 133 […]
At any point in your career, it’s good to have some career goals in mind that you’d like to achieve at the current company you’re working for. These goals could be anything from a promotion, more responsibility, leading a project from start to finish ,or coming in under budget at year end. The following are […]
In today’s fast-paced, career-oriented world, it can be difficult for young professionals to maintain a steady balance between work and well, everything else. Everyone needs some sort of balance in their life to function at their optimal level. This generation has so many opportunities in terms of post secondary education, jobs abroad, industry specializations, and […]
This was the first PWN (Professional Women’s Network) event I had attended so I had no idea what to expect as I walked through the doors of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. So I was pleasantly surprised when I was welcomed with an array of delicious food platters (Vietnamese rolls, charcuterie meats, cheeses and dips) and […]
One of my childhood friends has always wanted to be a teacher. Since we were children, playing pretend, she was always the teacher, and I was always the student. All her volunteering positions and summers jobs were filled with Sunday School, day camps and children’s leaders, which eventually led her through the education program in […]
If waking up at 5am doesn’t make you excited, it will when you get to hear John Montalbano speak. John is the CEO of RBC Global Asset Management, the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Coming from an arts degree background, I had never heard of John before except for when I read this […]
Marketing is a profession which relies heavily on your network. Time and time again, I have heard marketers say: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”. The more people you know, the better your chances of getting your foot in the door of your dream company or landing the position you want. When […]
This month, I feel like I’ve been surrounded by entrepreneurship. I presented the award for the category of the same name at the YWCA Women of Distinction awards, I attended the annual Garden Party for the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (F.W.E.) and I organized and kicked off the first Young Entrepreneur series at CKNW. So […]
Job hunting and interviewing can be nerve wracking, so try and remember this – you are looking for a job that suits you and your expertise, interests and passions. During an interview, don’t get so caught up in worrying about whether or not the interviewer likes your response or gets your humour. If you and […]
The BC chapter of Women in Communications & Technology (WCT) hosted the first of their Lessons in Leadership Series, “The Best Advice I Ever Got,” in the beautiful Chartwell Room at the Four Seasons Vancouver on May 28. After a networking hour complete with cocktails and delicious canapés, a panel of three high-profile Vancouverites shared […]
According to the online Dictionary, “Success” (noun) is defined as: 1. achievement of intention 2. attainment of fame, wealth, or power 3. something that turns out well 4. somebody successful Although the definition is clear, it leaves much to the imagination for how that outcome is to be accomplished. And therein lies one of the […]
You all know it. It’s the place that always manages to lure you in with its familiar security. The safe haven you retreat to when a co-worker invites you to her Epicure party where you won’t know anyone, or when a friend tries to set you up on a blind date. This place is called […]
Interview For NetworkingInVan.com created by Ekaterina Ramirez At the beginning of September, I met with Alanna Fero at her office to ask her a couple of questions about Conscious Career. I had an interview recorded that day and only now got a chance to publish it as an article for NetworkingInVan. If you are on […]
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Entrepreneurs are a motivated lot! We have big dreams, aspirations and plans and every single one of us has been motivated enough to harness inner strength, take a leap of faith and embark on the tenuous and scary journey of the entrepreneur to realize them. Motivation […]
Mixing two worlds to find a healthy balance Feature Writer: Jason Sarai Investment Advisor, RBC Dominion Securities When I made the move from health to wealth there was a significant shift in my day to day activities. I was working for a Personal Training company and was planning on attending Chiropractic school. Health and fitness […]
The importance of core values in both your personal and professional life Feature writer: Liz Sauve Resident student blogger and aspiring PR professional The world of networking and networking events is something relatively new to me. Having recently completed my Certificate in Public Relations and ventured into the exciting world of professional volunteerism (shout out […]
Mentoring and Why It’s Important By: Jen Schaeffers, Founder NetworkinginVan I’ve had a lot of people asked me in the last year how mentoring has benefited me. This is a hard question to answer - and an answer that might require dozens of blog posts on all the different things I have gained from these […]
In this article, Jerrie Lynn Morrison writes about networking as a strategy for career exploration and career change. She compares careers to relationships, a mindset that helps career explorers take the time they need to navigate through a life-changing transition. Are you afraid of commitment? I am—at least for the moment. I just got out […]
Resolutions – I’ve always disliked the term. Maybe it’s because I was never able to keep mine, maybe it’s because it seems so cliché or maybe it’s because they never seem to become a reality. Yet there I was, posting about the subject on Facebook and tweeting about it on January 1st. I prefer to set […]
