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Timeless resume trends

That question got posted in a private channel where I hang out. As you might expect, Resume trends come and go. If you've been out…

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I delivered my Stand Out Candidate lecture for the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus's Marketing Group in Q1 2026

Speaking round-up: My spring Career Strategy talks in 4 cities and 3 provinces

Spring career strategy talks are in demand for 2026! Here's a round-up of where I've been and where you can catch me in the months…

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Not ghosting you, I promise

I'm not ghosting you, I promise! Four days ago, The Globe and Mail published a great article mentioning my career strategy practice. Being in Canada's…

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Talking cover letters with the G&M: "How this 21-year-old political science grad can revise her cover letter to boost her job prospects" by Emily Latimer, published on March 27, 2026.

Talking cover letters with The Globe & Mail

It's a difficult time to find work, especially as a new graduate. Last month, Emily Latimer, a freelance journalist working The Globe & Mail, interviewed…

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Leveraging AI to work for me

On some level, I'm always going to be an AI skeptic. Large Language Models (LLMs) and artificial intelligence are personally contentious for me. I've written…

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Career ladders are multi-directional

Career Strategy Secrets: Map Your Profession’s Subdisciplines

Career success hinges on knowing your profession's disciplines. After all, few of us can instinctively pick the correct direction to explore without some kind of…

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Trinity College at the University of Toronto in winter, where I'm giving a keynote talk for UTSC's Award Gala

I’m giving the keynote talk at UTSC’s Marketing Group Awards Gala

I'm giving the keynote talk at UTSC's Marketing Group Awards Gala this weekend. It's being held at the University of Toronto's Trinity College and I'm…

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I've earned my Certified Career Strategist accreditation with Career Professionals of Canada.

I’ve earned my Certified Career Strategist designation

I'm pleased to announce that I'm a Certified Career Strategist! My path to earning this certification was twisty, as so many career journeys are. After…

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Spotify Podcast Episode: How to Turn a 'Messy' Resume into a Bestseller -- The Marketer's Guide to Getting Hired by Growclass

I’m a Contributor to The Marketer’s Guide to Getting Hired

I'm thrilled to announced that I'm a contributor to The Marketer's Guide to Getting Hired, a new Growclass ebook and audio guide. The Growclass team…

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An Open Letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney

To the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Congratulations on your election as leader of the Liberal party and your assumption of the…

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