Let’s first review what a curriculum vitae (CV) is. A CV in its literal translation means “course of (one’s) life”. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that a CV will be long in length and …
8 Tips to be More Productive When Working from Home
What sparked my idea to write this article was when my coworker ping’d me on Skype asking for advice to help them focus while working from home. This led to me writing this article capturing …
Redefining a Successful First-Year
Reflecting on my first year in university, I had to re-define what success meant to me. I used to always go above and beyond academically, but I started to question that work ethic in regards …
What Makes A Good Medical School Applicant?
Medical schools are one of the most difficult to get admitted into in North America. A medical degree is highly coveted and comes with many perks, and thus attracts thousands of highly qualified applicants each …
Tips for resume writing
Let’s first review what a resume is. A resume typically is a short document (approximately 1 page) used in a professional setting and highlights your qualifications. Many hiring managers look at each resume for less …
5 Things That Everybody Should Know About the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Simranjeet (Sim) Singh is a second-year medical student at the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in High School and won the 2015 Schulich Leader Scholarship. …
What’s the difference between a Resume and a CV?
Regardless of your field, it is likely that people will ask you for either a resume or a curriculum vitae (CV). Here are few tips to help you differentiate which is which. Resume: Resumes are …
Undercover Letter.
Firstly, why should anyone bother with a summary, especially when you might have already gone through the faff of writing a cover letter? I never hear our company’s founders, talent folks or hiring managers saying: “well …
How to Get Scholarships: The 3P’s
After an in-depth discussion with past successful scholarship recipients and scholarship selection committee professionals about their thought process when analyzing an application, the 3P’s (Plan, Prepare, Prosper) was established. The 3P’s is designed to act …
Avoid These Common Mistakes When Applying for Scholarships
Lacking a key theme When answering a question, think of a theme and stick with it. Your ideas and examples should all relate back to your main theme for a coherent answer. Weak reference letters …