Does Your C.V. Suck?

Posted by polyenthusiast on January 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

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Short answer: Probably. Long answer: If you’re finding yourself wondering whether your C.V. sucks, then yeah, probably. Here’s why: First things first The top third of the page is prime real estate, but you decided to fill it with literary gems like “I am seeking a position in your company”, or shoved it full of … Read more

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The Worst Career Advice Ever

Posted by polyenthusiast on June 27, 2012 · 1 Comment 

The Sound Of Music

When I first started working (I mean REALLY working, in jobs other than Starbucks/Future Shop/Club Monaco/etc. that every loan-reliant student takes on at some point), I was getting career tips from anyone I spoke to. When I was just starting out, everyone had more experience than me so why would I not listen? Gradually though, I’ve … Read more

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Why Don’t You Have a Job Yet?

Aside · Posted by polyenthusiast on June 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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It only took me 7 and a half years to graduate. Why did it take me so long? Oh, I was just busy working, because I didn’t want to get out of school and be broke and in debt and have to boomerang back to my parents’ house and not have anything to do. (And … Read more

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How to convince your boss that Twitter increases work productivity

Posted by polyenthusiast on November 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

Twitter Productivity

Today, while at work, I won a giveaway contest on Twitter. (Thanks again @CanadianMgmt!) I’m lucky to have management that doesn’t limit our social connectivity in the office. I mean, my PC’s browser does warn me every time I’m about to use a site that classifies as “Social Networking”, telling me that my actions will … Read more

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My messed up advice on how to survive the work commute

Posted by polyenthusiast on July 15, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

I went from a work commute of an hour and a half by TTC down to under a ten-minute walk when I moved downtown. And then now, a month later, I’ve started my new job in Mississauga and knocked it right up to a 45 minute drive. Needless to say, I’ve learned a few things … Read more

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  • charity : water

    Do you remember what you got for your last birthday? I don't. I donated my birthday to raise money for water projects in developing communities and made my birthday truly count for something.

    charity : water tells you exactly where your money went to and how every penny of it was used. In fact, I've had friend volunteer abroad whose projects were funded by charity : water, so I know they're really making a difference in the world.

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  • Random thoughts.

    Some days I dress up. Other days I just wear whatever doesn't itch or get stuck in places.
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    Life’s more exciting when you’ve got a circus for a brain.
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    When the time war is between sleep and personal hygiene, nobody wins.
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    After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F.
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    In France, cops must first have a background in modeling. True story.
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    I own an embarrassing amount of Ikea furniture for a grad.
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    Every office should have a bowl of candy. Halloween every day!

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