Getting some tips on the workplace
I am currently a co-op student placed at the Richmond Hill Board of Trade. So far, my experience at the Board of Trade has been really positive. The objective of this placement is for me to gain experience in a real workplace and I have done just that. I have gained new knowledge of the business field and how valuable a Chamber of Commerce can be. Chambers provide networking opportunities, enjoyable and educational events and advocate for businesses in their respective region
It's not all about you, and that's a good thing
There’s a school of thought in the corporate world that goes something like this: “I don’t like to delegate because I can do it better than anyone else.” Perhaps that’s true. Perhaps you are the only person in your organization that knows how to produce a specific type of report, or do a high-level presentation to a non-specialized audience. Perhaps you really are the only one who can write persuasive, literate speeches. That doesn’t mean you should do it. Your strengths don’