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Is success based on talent, luck or hard work?
I saw this question posed on a forum online and the resulting debate was really interesting. People from all walks of life offered their...

Somebi Eleh
Sep 19, 20212 min read


The importance of company culture and liking where you work
According to a recent survey by icIms, GenZ (ages 18-24) spend 40% longer researching and learning more about a company's online...

Somebi Eleh
Sep 12, 20212 min read


What I wish I had been taught in college / university
The Ontario government announced that 9th graders (freshmen students in high school) will now be taught important life skills to improve...

Somebi Eleh
Sep 5, 20212 min read


Is meritocracy a myth?
I was raised to believe that hard work and perseverance could get you anywhere. I've seen it in my parents lives and I've also seen it in...

Somebi Eleh
Aug 29, 20212 min read


"What should I put on my resume if I do not have much experience?"
Fall 2021 internships have just been finalized and Summer 2022 recruitment season is underway and the biggest worry I hear from students...

Somebi Eleh
Aug 22, 20212 min read


'The Great Resignation' and what it means for young professionals
According to reports, we're seeing records number of people leave their job all over the world. According to Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend...

Somebi Eleh
Aug 15, 20212 min read


Higher education vs industry experience...
A few weeks ago I received my 2 degrees in the mail and it reminded me of how crazy it is that we put so much energy into these pieces of...

Somebi Eleh
Jul 25, 20212 min read


“...and then I’ll be happy.” - no you won't
Maybe we never say those words out loud or maybe we do. But we all think it. "As soon as X is done, I'll be happy." "As soon as Y is...

Somebi Eleh
Jul 11, 20212 min read


Half of 2020 graduates have yet to land post-grad work...
According to a survey done by Monster.com, 46% of 2020 grads have still not landed jobs, and some are saying that it could take 10+ years...

Somebi Eleh
Jun 27, 20212 min read


It's finally here! The ULTIMATE networking & job search guide for students and new grads
It's been months in the making and I am so so excited to finally be able to launch this handbook as a means to help as many students as...

Somebi Eleh
Jun 8, 20212 min read


How to excel at your internship and get a return offer!
The first month of your internship is crucial for building rapport and building important relationships within your team and company! 🙌🏾...

Somebi Eleh
Jun 6, 20212 min read


Networking strategies: how to properly 'sell yourself' over email
Networking completely changed my life. It's how I got all my internships (at places like the Government of Canada and Deloitte) and how I...

Somebi Eleh
May 30, 20212 min read


5 lessons in 5 years - What I've learned during my time at university
A few weeks ago, I closed the chapter on what has been a very long journey to get my 2 bachelor's degrees in Chemical Engineering &...

Somebi Eleh
May 2, 20212 min read


New grad vs entry level roles
There are countless of social media posts with people letting out their frustration about job postings for entry level jobs that require...

Somebi Eleh
Apr 18, 20212 min read


Are 'portfolios' only for the artists?
From my previous posts you may or may not already know this but being 'online' doesn't automatically mean that you've checked all the...

Somebi Eleh
Apr 11, 20212 min read


Where's your (social) proof?!
Is 'social proof' really a thing? Yes it absolutely is! Because we've all googled someone at least once in our lives…and no I don't mean...

Somebi Eleh
Apr 4, 20212 min read

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