By Lauren | July 10, 2017 | 0 Comment
The saying about “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is one that we are all probably familiar with, but in reality, not all of us are lucky to have contacts in the fields and industry that we want to pursue. So where do you start when you are trying to pursue your […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | June 26, 2017 | 0 Comment
Creating a brand identity that stands out and doesn’t have a hefty price tag attached to it may seem impossible to most people. The truth is, you don’t need an expensive marketing agency to build your brand identity, there are several tools out there that can help guide you through this process. Here are just […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | June 12, 2017 | 0 Comment
Many people dream about going entirely freelance—the ability to set your own schedule, be your own boss, and work outside of the three walls of a cubicle, but seldom do people fully take the leap, or really understand what it takes to be a freelancer. I started freelancing about a year and a half ago. […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | May 29, 2017 | 0 Comment
I’ve always been a strong believer in continuing your education, and I’ve always said that you should never stop learning, no matter how far along in your career you are, but one thing that you can’t ignore is the importance of real experience. I went to college for three years to receive an advanced diploma, […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | May 15, 2017 | 0 Comment
Taking on work outside of work sounds like many peoples worst nightmare, but for me, taking on side projects/freelance work outside of my full-time career is a great way to build my resume, and also earn some extra cash. But managing additional work on top of my job isn’t always easy. Like most people, I […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | May 1, 2017 | 0 Comment
You’re a senior in high school, and all of a sudden realizing that you need to “figure out what you’re doing with the rest of your life”, a thing that many people in their 30s are still trying to figure out, let alone a 17 or 18 year old. For some young people, this decision […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | April 17, 2017 | 0 Comment
Growing up with a passion for sports, primarily hockey, Chris Ackroyd knew that despite his love for the game, he had slim odds of having a long career as an athlete. Just like many young students, he found something that could satisfy his passion and also help him actually land a job upon graduation, which […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | April 12, 2017 | 0 Comment
Guest blogging can open up a door for writers, or professionals trying to get their name out there and noticed within their particular industry. Blogging opportunities may appear to be hard to find, but it can be easier than you think. Here are some ways to build a path to the blogging and guest blogging […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | April 7, 2017 | 0 Comment
Having a social media strategy is critical in building a social media presence that meets your needs and grows over time. However, I’m a strong believer that a social media strategy doesn’t necessarily have to be an 80 page document that you put together at the beginning of each year and likely never look at […]
Continue ReadingBy Lauren | March 20, 2017 | 0 Comment
Growing up I was a busy kid. I danced competitively for over ten years and on top of that, attended school, had a part-time job and all those other things that come along with being a kid. I missed out on parties because I was busy in the dance studio, I didn’t eat dinner at home […]
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