Is networking scary? (It doesn’t have to be!)
Start by understanding the value There are many benefits to networking: Acknowledge that networking doesn’t always have an immediate impact ...
Navigating university as a first-generation student
Faced with difficult decisions, many of them had to choose between upholding a family business and pursuing higher education, a...
From grad school to your future career: Top career planning strategies for grad students
As a career development advisor, I encourage students to think of grad school as a pivotal time for career development,...
Five tips for school-work-life balance as a student
I struggled to achieve a school-work-life balance, which caused a lot of issues with my mental health and led to...
What I learned after receiving my first low grade
Since high school, I had high grades. In my third year statistics course when I recieved my first low grade,...
Five ways to stay motivated
1. Complete small tasks daily When I review the amount of work I need to complete, I feel reluctant. I...
Five reasons why you should ask for help
1. Find services and opportunities that reflect your needs The first part of asking for help, is to seek someone...
My experience changing programs
Where did I start? Figuring out what career you want to pursue is difficult, especially when you probably do not...
How LinkedIn led to a successful co-op experience
1. Crafting an Impressive LinkedIn Profile To maximize the effectiveness of LinkedIn, the first step is to create an engaging...
Why graduate students should attend McMaster’s Fall Career Fair
Top reasons to attend Fall Career Fair as a graduate student Fall Career Fair is the largest recruitment event hosted...
It’s okay to change career paths: Advice from McMaster alumni
What happens when your intended career path and the activities you enjoy no longer align? Switching careers is difficult, especially...
New writing and career services for McMaster graduate students
Improve your writing and get support with the dissertation writing process The Writing Centre is now open to support grad...
Peer Leader Program
The Peer Leader program includes a volunteer opportunity, scheduled professional development and connections to your peers. Browse all the appointment...
Get the one-on-one support you need this year
Types of appointments and support Browse all the appointment types to find out how you can access support. Then, book...
The Digital Challenge Cards
Get excited about the impact you can make in your career. Use the Digital Challenge Cards to explore what has...
5 tips to overcome job search fatigue
Maintaining a healthy balance while searching for new employment can be overwhelming. As a student completing their second post-graduate certificate,...
6 tips to help you job search with the bigger picture in mind
When I was an undergrad student, I took a part-time job in a shoe store. I expected to work long...
Let’s chat about resilience: Program decisions, planning and pandemic pets
What does resilience mean to you? To me, resilience means never giving up. Not giving up when things get hard,...
It’s okay (and helpful) to talk about failure
Failure and setbacks impact us all. Resilience is what happens when we keep going in spite of these challenges.
It’s possible
The Canadian Career Development Foundation’s Career Month theme this year is all about the fact that it’s possible, whatever "it"...