“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” - John C. Crosby A mentor can help shorten your learning curve, open your mind to new ideas and possibilities, identify opportunities and advise on how to promote yourself. If your mentor is a colleague or a member of your association, that person can provide invaluable... READ MORE

Everyone needs mentors at different times in their lives. Even the most successful, innovative and powerful people in the world will talk of the person who guided and encouraged them towards greatness. • Steve Jobs (Apple CEO) mentored Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook CEO) in the early stages of the social media platform. When Jobs died in 2011, Zuckerberg wrote: “Steve, thank... READ MORE

Your stomach is tied in knots and your palms are sweaty. The last thing you want to do is stand up in front of a crowd of people to give a presentation. Public speaking is often ranked as one of the top fears; so feeling this way before a big speech is normal. But regardless of industry, perfecting the ability to command a room is an invaluable career skill. Becoming a... READ MORE

Nearly every morning, I ask myself difficult questions to help me reflect on my experiences from the previous day. Every day, this helps me avoid making the same mistakes over again. We all learn from our experiences, here are the top lessons that I’ve learned. 1. You can change scenarios, to change your mind and to change directions.... READ MORE

In this episode, we interview Shawn Mintz, the President of MentorCity. We discuss the importance of having a mentor and how they can make a difference to your job search. Shawn shares his insights and experiences on how you can make the most out of your mentoring relationship. <a... READ MORE

To celebrate the holiday season this year, we have made a donation to Canada 2067 (presented by Let's Talk Science) on behalf of all our valued customers. Canada 2067 is a national initiative to shape the future of science, technology,... READ MORE