The Office of Rights and Responsibilities, the guardians of our Code of Rights and Responsibilities, exists to support the Concordia community with conflict prevention and resolution. They offer impartial and confidential consultation and resources to help resolve conflict, as well as promote equity, respect and diversity. Read more

Whether you plan to work in a company or create your own company, it's useful to understand what is marketing. We often think of marketing in terms of selling a product or service to a buyer, but the real definition of marketing is much deeper. Here you find how to think about clients in a strategic way, and build stronger relationships. Read more

A personal budget is a useful tool for life, not just when you are a student. A recent study shows that money is a top source of stress, and prolonged periods of stress can affect your physical and mental health. Achieving a healthy financial situation is at everyone’s reach, regardless of their income level. Budgeting not only helps you plan your expenses but can even help you build some savings. Read more

At the level of graduate studies, it is normal to feel alone and isolated from time to time. This feeling is partly due to the shift in circumstances from what we were used to as undergraduates. Multiple factors play a role in contributing to the feeling of isolation. The recommended solution on how to prevent this feeling of isolation is to build your social network! The key is to continue to build it as you prepare to move from one semester to the next. Here are 3 suggestions on how to break isolation that will help you not feel so alone throughout your graduate studies. Read more

Machine translation or MT systems have become increasingly easy to use and more well-integrated into other applications. Thinking about whether, when, why, and how to use MT are part of what we term “MT literacy”. It basically comes down to being an informed and critical user of this technology, rather than being someone who just copies, pastes and clicks. Here are some things that you should know about using free online MT systems. Read more

Every year, GradProSkills hires a team of graduate student employees. We look for applicants that meet the position requirements and demonstrate an appreciation of our program goals. However, meeting the requirements listed in the job posting, does not necessarily mean you will get the interview. Following the application process and properly communicating your skills in your submission are critical to demonstrating you are a candidate worthy of serious consideration. This blog highlights some pitfalls to avoid in your job application. Read more

With summer in full swing, we tend to explore Montreal a lot more, and in doing so, surround ourselves with more French. Embrace it! Spend some of your free time this summer working to improve your French conversation skills with the following resources available to you both on and off campus. Read more

A good interview is a two-way exchange of information. Not only are you showcasing your best skills and strengths for the role, but you are equally getting to know if you like the employer and manager. Today’s post shares tips on how to improve your interview skills, a summary of our workshop with Graduate Career Advisor, Bob Menard. Read more

If you are doing research, there is a very good chance that at some point in graduate school, you will need to develop an academic poster. A poster exhibition event is a popular communication method used in academia. It allows you to visually communicate your work to a wide audience, ranging from specialists in your field to the general public. We’re here to share with you some trusty tips to keep in mind when you let your creativity meet your research, and design your academic poster. Read more

LinkedIn has become a widely-used platform for representing your professional experiences and a way to network within your respective field. it is important to note that of the various sections of your LinkedIn profile that are part of the platform’s search algorithm, there are four that you should put most consideration into, for a professional advantage. Paying extra attention to these four sections of your LinkedIn profile can help you increase your professional exposure and be seen by the right people. Read more