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Using LinkedIn as early as High School?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 1 Comments

This is something that comes up frequently – we are using 21st Century Learning Strategies to teach our children.  Schools are going “one-to-one”, and most students have access to some sort of electronic communication device on a regular basis. They are growing up on the internet, so it is up to us to teach them how to use the tools…

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Let Your Heart & Intuition Be Your Guide

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 0 Comments

What is familiar and known is comfortable. We know what to expect. We know how the story goes. And we know how we will respond. Growth, though, lies just outside our comfort zone.  It is hard to grow if you are not willing to risk -  to try something new. There are times throughout our lives when we must leave…

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Facebook and Employment Interviews

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 0 Comments

They shouldn’t do it, it should not be allowed, and yet, some employers are asking interviewees for their Facebook password.  What would you do if they asked you, during your interview, to log into your FB account so they could see it? Ethical or not, remember that whatever you put online is in the “public domain”, but if you have…

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Daily Motivation – what works for you

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 0 Comments

Here’s a silly question: When was the last time you showered? Very few people walk around thinking that they never have to take a bath or shower ever again because they had a shower  that day.  But this is what we tend to do when it comes to getting motivated. I, for one, find it really easy to start a…

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Tips to stop being a people pleaser – before it affects your health

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 3 Comments

 For those of you who have missed me, here is why…  I don’t know about you, but I am a people pleaser – I do battle with it all the time, because I know it is impossible to please everyone. Yet I still try! I always want to help everyone,  to have people like me, and I do sometimes find …

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Top Tips to prepare for University Course Registration

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 0 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS.  You have been accepted to university – Now what do you need to know so that you can get the best possible schedule?     PRE-PLAN!!!  The best advice I can give is to create a couple of sample timetables, and have them ready to g.  When you receive your registration time and date, make sure that you can get online…

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Why take an AP Course in High School?

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 9 Comments

A common question I get is what are the benefits or advantages of taking an AP (Advanced Placement) course at high school.  This question is particularly common if your school does not have a full Advanced Placement (AP) Program offering 4 or more AP courses. Each university has different rules and standards.  Some require that you take your AP credit,…

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6 SIMPLE steps for your job search

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 6 Comments

I have been asked how my SIMPLE method can be used as a job search strategy, especially in this economy.  People who have been looking for work for a while tend to be very hard on themselves.  They don’t remember how much talent they have, and they have a much harder time  talking about themselves – a skill needed to sell the…

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SIMPLE tips to live with passion and purpose

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 1 Comments

Sometimes it can be hard to live with passion and purpose with problems or issues overwhelm us.  When that feeling hits, it can be hard to see  beyond the negative.   How can you get past it and keep your head above water?  My answer for all things negative is to turn it around by keeping it SIMPLE! “SIMPLE DESIGN ” …

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BRAVO to Alberta’s New Student Loan Plan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Karen Girard ~ 3 Comments

I am really excited about the new Alberta Student Loan Plan that was announced on Monday.  This plan eliminates the use of student income, RRSPs and parental earnings from being part of the calculation to be eligible for provincial student loans. Instead students will be expected to come up with a flat $1,500 contribution to their tuition.  This sounds like…

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