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The COVID-19 event radically changed working conditions for graduate students, with campuses and libraries closed, working from home (#WFH) became the “new normal”. Here we present 7 strategies to help you adapt to a new working lifestyle and find a balance between your academic and personal life. Read more

A literature review is a fundamental part of your thesis writing process. It provides the theoretical framework, methodology, concepts and problems that frame your research design. Learn 7 steps to do a literature review efficiently and still be thorough. Read more

It is likely that virtual interviews will become the "new normal" during the early stages of the hiring process given social distancing protocols. Here we share seven strategies that will build your confidence and set the optimum environment for a successful online interview. Read more

Graduate students around the world experience feeling like a fraud due to an inability to internalize accomplishments. This is closely related to perfectionism, when someone sets high standards for themselves while being highly self-critical. Unfortunately, many grad students often experience both impostor syndrome and perfectionism, which can lead to harmful emotional and professional consequences such as depression, anxiety, and burnout. Read more

With Universities closed and social distancing in effect, we’re all learning to navigate a new reality. Here’s 7 ideas for staying in touch with your fellow grad students that will keep you in the loop. Read more

Do you need experience leading projects and working with communities to demonstrate you are a team player? These kinds of skills (leadership, project coordination and intercultural communication) are what employers call “soft skills”, and they are the key to your successful integration into the job market. An effective way to develop them is through activities outside the classroom and beyond your traditional course work. Read more

Concordia Library is more than just a quiet place to study and a place to borrow books. The library has evolved with technological developments and student needs to become a services provider for academic support, both in terms of specialists who help with research and a hub for technological tools to enhance the learning experience. Read more

Concordia Library is more than just a quiet place to study and a place to borrow books. The library has evolved with technological developments and student needs to become a services provider for academic support, both in terms of specialists who help with research and a hub for technological tools to enhance the learning experience. Read more

The major step to enjoy networking events is to stop seeing them as a burden. Think about meeting people as an opportunity to learn more about your field, discover market opportunities for your company, meet people with common interests, and become the spokesperson for your company and make your name in the industry. Read more

The end-of-year holidays is a great opportunity to reflect on your plans to graduate and prepare for the next stage of your life. The process of setting goals and tracking progress is best done systematically and one tool that can help with this is an “Individual Development Plan” (IDP). Read more