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New on the Job: Putting Your Best Foot Forward

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Congratulations! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newly minted graduate, you’ve passed the gauntlet of honing your CV and cover letter, making the employer’s shortlist, and approaching references (particularly challenging for the new grad with limited paid work experience)…

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Success

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A thought for your day, with my good wishes … I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. – Estee Lauder

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Québec City: Governance Professionals of Canada2019/08/18
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Sunday morning in beautiful Québec City - the sights and sounds from my hotel room @fairmontfrontenac #churchbells #cathedral #quebeccity #sunday #oldquebec #explorequebec #fairmont #fairmontchateaufrontenac #luxuryhotel #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces ... and now, fortunately after people@made their way home from Grands Feux Loto-Québec, nature is putting on its own light show along with some rain. #lightning #rain #fireworks #quebec #quebec #quebeccity #explorequebec #fairmonthotel #fairmontlechateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #passionpassport What a treat! - Grands Feux Loto-Québec this evening, above the St. Lawrence River and directly outside my home for the next few days, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. #fireworks #quebec #grandsfeux #grandsfeuxlotoquebec #quebec #quebeccity #explorequebec #fairmonthotel #fairmontlechateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #passionpassport More images of Grands Feux Loto-Québec this evening, above the St. Lawrence River and directly outside my home for the next few days, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. #fireworks #quebec #grandsfeux #grandsfeuxlotoquebec #quebec #quebeccity #explorequebec #fairmonthotel #fairmontlechateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #passionpassport Merci beaucoup, Québec! Some more images of Grands Feux Loto-Québec this evening, above the St. Lawrence River and directly outside my home for the next few days, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. #fireworks #quebec #grandsfeux #grandsfeuxlotoquebec #quebec #quebeccity #explorequebec #fairmonthotel #fairmontlechateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #passionpassport C’est magnifique! Grands Feux Loto-Québec is an impressive fireworks show launched mid-point of the St. Lawrence River, and directly outside my home for the next few days, the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. This locale is home to six nights of similar shows between late July and late August. #fireworks #quebec #grandsfeux #grandsfeuxlotoquebec #quebec #quebeccity #explorequebec #fairmonthotel #fairmontlechateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #passionpassport Now, that’s amore! This man’s ability to hold a note, and his joy, made my night. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #accordian #amore #italianrestaurant #restaurantparmesan #singing #unescoworldheritage #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces The Fontaine de Tourny, Quebec City Views from atop the ramparts of Québec City this evening. This fortified Canadian city is a #unesco World Heritage Site. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fountain #outdoorcomedy #parliament #historic #unescoworldheritage #fontainedetourny #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces An August evening in Quebec City Views from atop the ramparts of Québec City this evening. This fortified Canadian city is a #unesco World Heritage Site. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fountain #parliament #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces Views from atop the ramparts of Québec City this evening. This fortified Canadian city is a #unesco World Heritage Site. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fountain #outdoorcomedy #parliament #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces Québec City, a fortified #unesco World Heritage Site, pays tribute to Churchill and Roosevelt, who were among those participating in “Quadrant”, a then-secret military conference held by the Canadian, UK and US governments at Québec City’s Citadelle and Le Château Frontenac - 84 years ago today. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #wwii #churchill #roosevelt #historic #firstquebecconference #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces places The charm of Québec City this evening, just steps away from the ramparts of this fortified #unesco World Heritage Site #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fountain #outdoorcomedy #parliament #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces Drawn by the music, I joined the crowd entertained by juggler, lassooist and street performer Monsieur René in Quebec City this evening. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #streetperformer #historic #summerfun #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces Out and about in Old Québec this aft. It would have been easy to splurge on gorgeous lighting in #ziba. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fairmont #fairmontchateaufrontenac #luxuryhotel #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces #lightingdesign In Old Quebec this aft #streetperformance #guitarist #latinguitar #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #luxuryhotel #historic #unescoworldheritage #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces We had a beautiful afternoon and evening in #unescoworldheritage site Québec City. Here, around the boardwalk just outside the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fairmont #fairmontchateaufrontenac #luxuryhotel #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces ... and exhale! Am back in the beautiful, historic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and Québec City. Having taken a red eye flight from Vancouver, I couldn’t have been more appreciative of the early check in and warm welcome from Esther and colleagues. Daphne the hotel dog, my room and the views are also sweet! It’s good to be back. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #fairmont #fairmontchateaufrontenac #luxuryhotel #historic #unescoworldheritage #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces Looking forward to being back in beautiful, historic Québec City this weekend ... and to bringing back new memories and pics. #quebeccity #oldquebec #explorequebec #quebecoriginal #quebecphotography #fairmont #fairmontchateaufrontenac #chateaufrontenac #visualsoflife #aplacetoremember #roamtheplanet #sourceadventures #worldcaptures #travelpassion #worldplaces
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