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What if I told you that I got a job offer because of my personal brand? An actual permanent, full-time, decently paid job. What if I told you that you can too? I am going to save you the time and trouble of reiterating the same old advice that you may have already come across: being consistent with your branding, …
The golden days of summer are here and while we may be super excited for the sunshine and good vibes, here are some tips to keep you healthy and vibrant through the season. Stay hydrated You know this already! Drinking water throughout the day, especially in the summer, will help replenish moisture and fluids in your body. Coconut water is …
Often times, attending networking events is not easy for many people. When you are invited to a networking event, the first feeling that may come to your mind is anxiety. You are not alone. This is a common feeling for many professionals. You are putting yourself in a place where you may not know anyone. You will be in situations …
Do you feel like you have applied to hundreds of jobs, but aren’t hearing back from prospective employers? Are you feeling hesitant and lacking confidence in your applications, when you click the Apply button? Maybe it is time to re-strategize. When it comes time to applying for jobs, it is important that you start with a strong resume. Cover letters …
CTPA hosted its very first workshop of the year in March with the exciting topic of How to Build a Side Hustle! The workshop was completely full and gathered a group of talented professionals from various industries to share their side hustle journey. Subagini Sivapatham, the Head of Marketing and Community Engagement at Futurpreneur Canada, moderated the discussion amongst our …
At our second annual Tamil Heritage Month mixer, there were plenty of structured networking opportunities to form new connections and a few speakers to share some Tamil insights on work and projects that they are doing. To kick the night off, the first activity was the Tamil Speaking Challenge, where everyone’s Tamil speaking skills were put to the test! Attendees …
“Own your passion. Know your value. And start!” By Dilani Rabindran, Contributing Writer It wasn’t until I founded my own consulting company a few years ago and began to face obstacles as a female business owner that I realized how vital International Women’s Day truly is. It is a day to highlight and celebrate the achievements of women globally, and …
Biography This year, we introduced our new Toast to Success awards, as an effort to recognize leaders who have demonstrated professional growth and strong commitment to the Tamil community. The inaugural recipient of CTPA’s “Established Professional” award is Vinitha Gengatharan. From becoming the first woman of colour to be elected as the president of the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus’ …
Biography This year, we introduced our new Toast to Success awards, as an effort to recognize leaders who have demonstrated professional growth and strong commitment to the Tamil community. The inaugural recipient of CTPA’s “Emerging Professional” award is Dharsha Jegatheeswaran. Dharsha has made exceptional contributions to the Sri Lankan Tamil community by using both her legal background and her knowledge …
The innovation of the digital world and all it can do to connect us to each other locally and globally is truly awe-inspiring. On the other hand, it has also created a major distraction, and inability to focus in the workplace. In today’s modern world, our minds are overwhelmed by a multitude of sensory input. Computers and smartphones are constantly …
