Cost of Education vs. Miseducation
- Nov, 01st 2018
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1. Healthcare If authorities invest $1000 in good education, people will likely lead a Healthy Lifestyle as a result. Otherwise, as people are miseducated and likely to live an unhealthy lifestyle, that increases the cost of prevent
How to Keep up with Advances in Your Field
- Dec, 11th 2016
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Why Bother Like any field of study, yours keeps evolving: new discoveries are made: old theories slide into oblivion. As an educator who develops others in the field, it is critical that you regularly incorporate these changes into your thin
Education Job in Canada: How to Make a Difference
- Nov, 01st 2016
- 6,560
Education is one of the biggest advantages of the human race since time immemorial; it has proved to be crucial towards the development of individuals, nations and the world. Thus, the value of education and the education sector cannot overemphasize.
How to Turn Your Shyness into Your Advantage in the Workplace
- Apr, 13th 2016
- 11,535
Shyness has long been perceived as a negative trait for those who want to advance their careers, but you can definitely use it to your advantage! The secret is all about making people realize that your shyness is actually a strength. Think of it
3 Common Career Mistakes People Make
- Feb, 28th 2016
- 8,251
When you’re planning a career, it can feel awfully like carving a declaration into stone: painful and inescapable. This causes anxiety, stress, and a great deal of self doubt because for most people there is so much riding on our decision. From
Tips For First Day at a New Job
- Jan, 20th 2016
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Starting a new job is an exciting adventure but can also be stressful because you are in a new place with unfamiliar people around you and you are expected to perform at your very best. It is important to start off on the right foot with your boss an
How Secure is Your Job in Higher Education?
- Apr, 01st 2014
- 8,387
Working at an institution of higher education has many advantages, including excellent benefits, and a vibrant, like-minded community. However, as with any job, if you are thinking of a career at a college or university, it’s important to take a
How to Deal with an Indecisive Manager
- Feb, 28th 2014
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University employment can be made stressful whenever your boss can’t seem to make up his or her mind. It can be frustrating because you always seem to be guessing as to what this manager wants, and may even be given conflicting instructions on comp
9 Steps to Dealing with Difficult Staff in Unionized University Environment
- Jan, 20th 2014
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It happens everywhere, even in a university environment. When you post a job, you expect to hire the best employee. Yet, there is going to be a few employees who just aren't happy about anything and use their union as their shield. The small number o
Career Advice to a Recent Grad Student
- Jan, 17th 2014
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Congratulations, your hard work has finally paid off; you have graduated from college. Now it is time to look for a job. Whether you are considering an academic job, since you now have an advanced degree, there are many things that you should be co
How to Adjust to a New Manager
- Jan, 13th 2014
- 5,468
If you are an employee in a firm you must be ready for the many changes that can happen while you work. From time to time, employees come and go, as well as managers. In many positions in education jobs or university jobs, adjusting to a new manager
Nine Steps for Climbing the Career Ladder
- Dec, 29th 2013
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Why is it that some people seem to make rapid progress in their careers while others don’t? Are you one of the people sitting at the bottom of the ladder looking up and wishing? Whether you work for a Canadian university, in higher education
Working for Canadian Universities: Understanding Academic Culture
- Dec, 11th 2013
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Have you considered working for a Canadian University? If you love to teach others and value the meaning of a quality education, perhaps an academic job or a job in education is something you should consider. A university is a whole world within itse
Are You Blaming Your Co-Workers or Helping Find Solutions
- Dec, 06th 2013
- 5,269
Employers take a big gamble when they post jobs. Canada is like most other countries where the number of unemployed is high, yet employers are having a difficult time filling open positions. After they post jobs, Canadian employers start looking for
Are you Choosing the Right Employer or Overlooking the Warning Signs?
- Dec, 05th 2013
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Due to the scarcity of jobs in the market today, people willingly jump on any offer they may receive. What they fail to assess however is, if these are good jobs in general or, in our case more specifically good higher education jobs for themselves.
Avoid Mistakes in these Key Workplace Behaviour and Etiquettes
- Dec, 05th 2013
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When employers post a job opening, they are looking for a lot more than what is listed on the job description. Individuals conducting a job search should be aware of this. Their behavior in the workplace is just as important as the work they produce.
How to Understand the Different Personalities in the Workplace?
- Oct, 11th 2013
- 5,264
[caption id="attachment_44" align="alignleft" width="300"] employee diversity, different personalities in the workplace[/caption] You finally found your ideal job, and now it is your first day at work. How do you behave in the workplace? We all fa
Take Charge of your Career Management
- Oct, 06th 2013
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[caption id="attachment_40" align="alignright" width="300"] Happy employee who took charge of her career[/caption] If you are just starting your career, deciding on a goal and developing a plan for your career can be daunting. There are so many ch
How To Manage Relations With Your Supervisor
- Oct, 02nd 2013
- 5,362
[caption id="attachment_39" align="alignright" width="200"] Employee and supervisor[/caption] Education jobs are just like any other employment in terms of reporting relationships. Whether they hold down elementary, secondary, or higher education
Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
- Sep, 30th 2013
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Anyone who has ever looked for a job knows how challenging and time consuming it can be. Especially in today’s world, where so much of the search is conducted over the internet and through social media and the average time to find employment has