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Bridge the gap from the classroom to the workplace with work-integrated learning 

What is work-integrated learning (WIL)?  What if we told you there’s a way to take your learning beyond the lecture...

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,...

Students around a table talking

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...

Students studying inside L. R. Wilson

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,...

Students in front of Edwards Hall

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...

Student at the The Learning Commons at Mills Memorial Library talking to a student.

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...

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My experience changing programs

Where did I start? Figuring out what career you want to pursue is difficult, especially when you probably do not...

Student in the library on a laptop

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...

Students at Dissertation Writing Intensive.

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...

Student and employer connecting at a job fair.

So, you attended a job fair. Now what?

It's common for job fair attendees to leave the fair thinking that the employer will follow up with them. However,...

Student at volunteer fair.

How to prepare for the Online Volunteer and Part-Time Job Fair

The Online Volunteer and Part-Time Job Fair is happening next week (November 10). Are you feeling ready? (It's okay if...