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Browse resources and articles with leading experts and Western Alumni’s career coach to level up your professional development.

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Micro-Mentorship with Natalie Diezyn

Natalie shares her journey from startup founder to working with major studios like Disney and Warner Brothers. She discusses storytelling, networking, and building a career in Canada’s thriving entertainment industry.

Micro Mentorship with Casey Koch

Learn practical tips including the importance of presenting solutions, building your network, seeking mentors, and staying proactive in new roles.

Micro Mentorship with Marcus Crossdale

Western alum and Vice President at benefitsConnect Inc., Marcus Crossdale, shares candid advice on navigating the transition from university to professional life.

Using AI in Your Career Plan

Learn how AI can help you in the job search and recruitment process with specific tools and approaches.

Breaking Through the Mid-Career Stall

Learn how to gain greater recognition at work using simple communication techniques that can help position you for key projects and promotions.

Networking for Career Acceleration

Access professional development tools designed to help you accelerate your career.

Accessing the Hidden Job Market

Gain key strategies for building your professional network to help access the hidden job market.

Create an Effective Personal Brand from Scratch

Learn how to build an effective brand with dynamic photography, strong positioning, and visual components like logos, typography and colour systems.

The Job Closer

Solve the toughest challenges in your job search with a proven approach.

Articles

Acing the interview with your two minute personal profile

Nothing is more valuable than distinguishing yourself from others, especially during an interview.

Winning cover letters

Yes, you need one! Tips and tricks on creating a cover letter.

Defining your value proposition for a targeted job search

Send a clear and convincing message to employers that you’re the one they need.

Accomplishment statements

Packaging your skills and experiences to show off your strengths.

Best. Resume. Ever.

Tips for writing a resume that stands out.

Optimize your job search and get noticed

Are you making the most of your job search efforts?

Five tips for making a career change

Has your career lost it’s luster? Maybe it’s time to make a change.

Professional outreach tips for new grads

Jennifer Urbanski, BMOS’09, on transparency, honesty and authenticity in life and in business.

How to shine during your next interview

The key to interview success is to be a great storyteller.