VIU Blog

Career & Financial Advice

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From lieutenant commander to business student

Carol Seabra shares her story
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Cooking up success

From Classroom to Career: Shannah Pogline
Brian Yin holds a microphone near a podium.

Life is more fun with purpose

From classroom to career: Brian Yin
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Finances: A 101 guide for students

By Becky Duarte
What you need to know to pay for university
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Business etiquette tips for students

By Jonah Ferguson, VIU’s Employer and Student Engagement Coordinator
How to be a professional in the workplace
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Reducing inequality through community planning

From classroom to career: Alisha Feser
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Finding her fit in Canada’s far north

From Classroom to Career: Amy Badgley
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10 ways to stand out at a job fair

By By Ariann Sigsworth, Career Practitioner Student
Tips from the Career Studio
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Transitioning from co-op student to manager

From classroom to career: Ted Nathanson
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Putting classroom learning into practice

Ethan Hummel shares his experience working at Nanaimo Museum
Olivia stands under the outdoor walkway outside the Centre for Health and Science at VIU

Impacting others through supportive leadership

From classroom to career: Olivia Wright
Emily McComb

Finding her dream job in sports management

From classroom to career: Emily McComb