Communication and public relations (PR) professionals can evolve their skills and media relationships to stay competitive in their careers.
Opportunity knocks during a crisis at work
Unpredictability or change at work might seem negative at first. Communication professionals and public relations specialists might also face opportunities along with crises at work.
What you need to know about the January 2021 PMP exam change
If you're planning to write the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam soon, a change to the exam coming in July 2020 will impact how you should prepare.
Quitting vs. crafting: How to get the job you want
Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now? How about 20? Have you ever realized that where you see your career in the distant future can depend on your job today? The job-related decisions that you make now can play a role in the path your career takes, and can impact whether your... Continue Reading →
How can I earn PMP PDUs for free?
Professional development is critical part of everyone’s career, no matter what industry they’re in. Opportunities for professional development have been shown to benefit companies, and have been ranked as more important than pay for millennials. For people with certain professional designations, the completion of professional development activities is not only helpful, but it’s also necessary to... Continue Reading →
Free career resources from the Toronto Public Library
It's been said that "the best things in life are free.” If you have a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card, this saying is true when it comes to ways to boost your career. TPL provides access to helpful resources for searching for a job, refining your resume, and updating your skills and knowledge. Career-related workshops... Continue Reading →
Getting an “A” in study habits 101
It’s been years since I’ve needed to crack open a textbook, make notes, study and write a test. Not since completing my undergraduate degree and post-graduate certificate years ago have I needed to review, digest and apply a course-load of information and then demonstrate mastery of it during one written exam. This is unfortunate, because... Continue Reading →