Networking


How to Handle FOMO

How to Handle FOMO

Countless young professionals struggle with an epidemic (and buzzword) now widely known as FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out. The Urban Dictionary defines FOMO as “the fear that if you miss a party or event you will miss out on...
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YP Fusion: Four Essentials to Boost Your Career

As the definitive source for all things related to young professional life, we like to think we have learned a thing or two about what it takes to get ahead in the business world. Success rarely happens by fluke; it requires tools, strategy and dedication to take your career from good to great. Behold our top 4 tips to progress your career
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Must Attend: Montreal International Documentary Festival

With numerous film festivals through out the year, Montréal does not fall short in cinematic recognition. As one of the most important international documentary events, this month will mark Montréal’s 15th edition of RIDM (Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire de Montréal)
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How to Live in the Moment

Some of us would rather save the slow living and moment savouring for retirement. But once a precious moment is gone, it can never be retrieved, and we find that rather, well, depressing. Here are eight ways you can live in the moment
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Second Impressions are the New First Impressions

Young professionals have been engrained with the idea that first impressions are everything. While your first time meeting someone is certainly important for relaying an initial impression of your character, that first handshake and introduction doesn’t have to be your only make it or break it moment
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Why You Should Expand Your Circle of Friends

Do you ever notice that fellow young professionals begin to sound, look and dress alike among certain social cliques? Most YPs have their group of friends that they have had for years. Just like in work and relationships, we can fall into a "comfort zone" within our groups of friends. Here is why you should expand your social circle
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Professional Event Etiquette 101

Adhering to proper etiquette at work-related events could be your ticket to making some key business connections. Here are some basic components of etiquette to practice with some key notes on what to avoid if you want to leave a lasting impression
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Perfect Your Elevator Pitch

So, what do you do? It is a question you are likely asked multiple times a week at midweek business-related networking events and weekend dinner parties or nights out. It seems like an easy enough question to answer, doesn’t it? Not always
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The Benefits of Hiring a PR Firm

Nowadays, it seems as though public relations professionals are everywhere. From wine tastings to product launches, they are the ones connecting the dots and making sure goals are met on both sides: the business and the consumer. Here's why it makes sense to hire a PR professional for your business or personal brand
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Simple Science for Owning the Introduction

A recent Harvard study claims that humans experience a rush of dopamine when talking about ourselves, similar to that felt when talking about food, sex, and money. Here's how you can use that to your advantage when looking to own and important introduction
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