3 Steps to Prepare You for that Interview

You’ve dressed up, are a little sweaty under the neck and have pumped your interviewer’s hand a little too vigorously before sitting down in the hot seat… it’s the dreaded job interview.  Remember what the most important principle in real estate is? Location, location, location. A very important principle to remember for that job interview…

So you want to be a doctor? – Discovery Days in Medicine

Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…

Website of the Day: Cybermentor

Are you interested in math, science, technology, medicine or engineering? Want to become more involved in the community? How about having a professional scientist or engineer as your mentor? Cybermentor.ca matches girls ages 11 to 18 with positive female role models with careers in diverse fields. Through weekly email exchanges, you’ll gain insight into life as a…

Interesting Jobs: Farting Bananas?

Well, the actual term is “Banana Gassing”. Why does a banana stay bright and firm in the supermarkets, but quickly becomes covered in brown spots in your living room? They’re gassed. By a professional! Bananas are shipped from foreign countries unripe and green to prevent bruising. During the shipping process, bananas must be refrigerated at…

What to do after high school?

Transitioning from high school into post-secondary or the workforce is a big change. It’s the crucial time in your life when you discover  your identity and what it’s really like to be independent. The closer we get to Grade 12, the more stress we have put upon us to figure out what we want to do…

Life’s too short for the wrong job

I came across this really amusing yet informative ad campaign done by a German organization when surfing the web. It really reminded me of the many grade twelves who are applying for their post-secondary education – especially of those who feel pressured by their parents’ demands. No, there are not only three jobs in the world;…

First Impressions, eh?

^ That right there is how you make a terrible first impression. Just for the record, that is not a self portrait of me. I actually wear clothes in real life. But if it helps to get my point across, first impressions are important and since I’m new to this blogging thing, I need to…