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What type of employee will you be?
I am moving on to new challenges and will no longer be contributing to the College Cliff Notes blog from Lethbridge College, but I wanted to leave one last piece of advice for new and returning college students. In college you have assignment after assignment and some of them may seem like a waste of… Read more.
LinkedIn is being called the new resumé by some professionals. So whether you’ve created a LinkedIn account a while ago, but haven’t touched it since, or don’t yet have a LinkedIn account, here are some suggestions to help you make the most of the social media tool. Check out these tips you can do right… Read more.
When researching a college, nothing beats a first-hand experience
Glossy brochures, a fancy web site and personal phone calls. These are great ways to research a college, but nothing beats a first-hand experience. You’ll be spending 2+ years at the college of your choice. That investment of time (and money) warrants a first-hand view of the campus, services and instructors. Visiting a campus and… Read more.
College programs equip you with a variety of skills that you can apply in your chosen career. What’s the most important skill? Topographical drafting? Project management? Assessing client health needs? While all of these (and others) are required for you to successfully perform your job, they are not the most important skill. Jim Carroll, a… Read more.
Top 10 Tips for Convocation Day
Many institutions around Alberta will be celebrating the success of learners through graduation/convocation ceremonies. Convocation represents the culmination of your academic endeavours. It is an opportunity for the campus community and your friends and family to recognize and celebrate your accomplishments. It will be a busy and exciting day. Here are the top 10 things… Read more.
