Seven years ago, my friend graduated as a designer from York. That same year I graduated with my BBA from Acadia. Our shared dream: Work at an ad agency. The cool offices! The stylish people! The super amazing award-winning creative! It was enough to drive us to think of nothing else, and we did it. […]
Choosing to leave a comfortable situation can be an extremely difficult thing to do. Especially when it comes to a job, there are no shortage of excuses to stay. The steady paycheck, familiarity with people and processes. Constantly looming stats on unemployment and the dread of looking for a new job don’t help either. But […]
Let’s face it, airport waiting areas are not known for their amazing use of technology. Finding a power outlet is lucky enough, so I was surprised to recently see leather seats, polished surfaces, and contemporary looking art at Toronto Pearson Airport. After double checking I hadn’t accidentally walked into a massive first class lounge, I noticed […]
The New Year presents the perfect opportunity to do a complete sweep of your social media profiles and strategies, and improve where you may have been lacking last year. Here are a few ideas to consider, which can be applied to both your personal social media efforts and that of your organization. Update your […]
I go to a fair amount of networking events; I have been to some fabulous ones, some decent ones and some pretty bad ones. Don’t get too excited… I’m not about to name and shame! Instead, what I want to share is how I’ve learned that regardless of how good or bad you perceive the […]
If you weren’t able to attend the JCI Vancouver launch event On February 21st at the ING Direct Café, here’s what you missed: A room full of young Vancouverites excited to learn more about JCI Vancouver Conversations with an international affairs writer, a Pop Chips Marketing Manager, a third generation JCI Member and many more A […]
Last Tuesday Networking In Van hosted a hugely successful event called “Your Keys to Networking Success”. Networking In Van has become the hub for all networking groups in Vancouver and it was evident to see the success they have had combining many different groups and key influencers in the city. It was a full house […]
L.O.V.E now trending in Vancouver - Guest Blogger Fannie Smith’s take on Heather White’s talk at the Women in Biz Networking event on November 1st. What was an “online obsession” with Heather White became a full blown crush after listening to her speak live at the Women in Biz Network event at The Opus. You can […]
Have you ever met someone and before you’ve even started chatting with them they are shoving their business card down your throat? Everybody has met this person and they obviously have not been taught any business card etiquette. It seems simple, right? After all its just a business card, but if this is your first […]
