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The original blog called 'Grace on Careers' launched in 2015 as a platform to share my career journey and help others navigate their own opportunities and challenges in the world of work.
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Today, the blog continues to provide a platform to help people discover guidance on setting boundaries at work, how to determine fair compensation, guidance for transitioning into a manager role, how to respond to multiple job offers and much more.
MATERNITY LEAVE MONDAYS: HERE IS HOW THE FOURTH TRIMESTER WENT
FOUR MONTHS OF MATERNITY LEAVE ALREADY IS IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND EACH MONTH REPRESENTED A VERY DIFFERENT CHALLENGE! If you have not...
Jan 7, 20194 min read
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THREE CAREER BUILDING TIPS NEW GRADUATES SHOULD KEEP IN MIND
THERE A FEW PIECES OF ADVICE THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HELPFUL EARLY IN MY CAREER. After completing an internship in university, I was ready...
Jan 1, 20192 min read
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE @ WORK
THE HOLIDAYS ARE A TIME TO CELEBRATE, BUT FIGURING OUT "TO GIFT OR NOT TO GIFT" AT WORK CAN BE TRICKY. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS AND IDEAS TO...
Dec 10, 20183 min read
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MAKING THE MOST WHEN WORKING FROM HOME
SOME PEOPLE FEAR IT, SOME PEOPLE WANT IT, AND SOME PEOPLE SIMPLY DO NOT TRUST IT. LET ME SHARE MY TAKE ON MAKING THE MOST OF A...
Nov 19, 20183 min read
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AFTER BECOMING A JET SETTER, THESE ARE MY TOP FIVE LESSONS LEARNED.
After taking on a role where I spend pretty much 50% of the time travelling, there are a few things I wish I knew from the beginning. As...
Sep 4, 20164 min read
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SO, WHAT IS JURY DUTY REALLY LIKE?
So, the letter arrived and you have been summoned. Hear my firsthand account of the jury duty selection process. So, this is not your...
Apr 4, 20165 min read
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I FINALLY READ "LEAN IN" AND THIS WAS MY BIGGEST TAKEAWAY
Since this book is referenced so frequently in the media, I really did not expect to learn anything new, but Miss Sheryl surprised me...
Mar 26, 20163 min read
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AIM TO BE ADMIRED (NOT LIKED)
Create a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading....
Feb 24, 20162 min read
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ONE YEAR AND COUNTING... HERE IS WHAT I LEARNED CREATING MY FIRST BLOG
HAPPY ONE YEAR BLOG-IVERSARY TO GRACE ON CAREERS! Last February was a bit of a tough time for me - I had just learned Target Canada was...
Feb 15, 20163 min read
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WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THAT PROMISE YOUR BOSS MADE YOU?
We have all been there... your boss gave you their word on something and then when push comes to shove, suddenly there is silence....
Jan 31, 20162 min read
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THE GOOD AND BAD NEWS ABOUT YOUR ANNUAL REVIEW
For most people, January means time to cut carbs, pay off your credit card and write your annual review. Here are four tips to make the...
Jan 22, 20162 min read
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LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BEING A MENTOR FROM PROJECT RUNWAY'S TIM GUNN
TIM DOES A LOT MORE THAN JUST MAKING SURE ALL OF THE DESIGNS END UP ON THE RUNWAY I have a very significant reality tv show addiction. It...
Nov 10, 20153 min read
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SHOULD YOU TAKE THE JOB, OR WAIT FOR THE NEXT BEST THING?
You likely spend more time at your job than with your family at times, so how do you know if you are making the right move. So, I have...
Sep 20, 20153 min read
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I BURNT MY KHAKIS (LITERALLY) BUT HERE ARE MY TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM MY EXPERIENCE AT TARGET CANADA
It was the best of times... and it was the worst of times... 2015 has been a pretty unpredictable year for me. When Target publicly...
Sep 8, 20152 min read
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WHY CRITICISM AT WORK IS NOT YOUR WORST ENEMY
It may sting at first, but find out why criticism is actually one of the best things for your career. Early in my career I was very...
Jun 26, 20153 min read
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HOW TO BUILD A WORK WARDROBE (ON A BUDGET)
Three tips to make the closet re-build just a little easier. Building a great work wardrobe is essential - it helps you make a great...
Jun 23, 20152 min read
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MY TOP THREE TIPS FOR STARTING A NEW JOB
THE FIRST FEW DAYS IN A NEW ORGANIZATION CAN FEEL OVERWHELMING, LET ME SHARE MY OWN DO'S AND DON'TS Starting a new job can be such a...
Jun 14, 20153 min read
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THE HARDEST QUESTION IN THE INTERVIEW IS USUALLY QUESTION #1
IF YOU CAN NAIL THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE SURE TO SET THE INTERVIEW OFF ON THE RIGHT TONE I think I have interviewed in the past four months...
May 6, 20152 min read
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THE FORMULA FOR CREATIVITY
WHY DO IDEAS ALONE NOT ALWAYS GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING? THIS MAY BE THE THING YOU ARE MISSING I am a pretty pure extrovert - and...
Mar 28, 20153 min read
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