Interviews are my favourite part of the job search process. How do you make a good impression and ace the interview? You have to be right for the job and you have to be yourself.

York University computer science and engineering professor Andrew Eckford uses blogs, Twitter and YouTube to give his students a better understanding of content covered in class and to make him more approachable when they’re struggling with course material.

Andrea Belvedere, a fourth-year student at Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management, is technically not an entrepreneur, but she is being featured because she may have done more for youth entrepreneurship than any other student or recent grad in Canada.

Andrea Belvedere, a fourth-year Ted Rogers School of Management student who has been highly involved on campus throughout her time at Ryerson, explains the benefits of getting involved with on-campus student-run organizations.

Regis Dudley is the kind of student who “gets” how valuable extra-curricular activities and volunteer experience are in her industry.

For Tiffany Warden, a world religions and East Asian studies student at the University of Toronto, the circus doesn’t mean the big top with clowns, tigers and bike stunts. For her, the circus means contemporary circus (also known as le nouveau cirque), akin to Cirque de Soleil.

One of the toughest things as a recent graduate or someone who’s still in school is that you have a smaller pool of examples to choose from. Use examples from past internships, classes, activities, team involvements, community service and work experience.

LinkedIn allows you to create and maintain a professional network. The real power is in your ability to sustain a good relationship with your network. So, when you’re in the midst of that job hunt, you can reach out to that network and let them know you need their help.

What makes a successful student or young professional? Recent grad Derrick Fung says, “Having an early start allows students find what they really like as well as give themselves a competitive advantage.”

A few days ago, I read somewhere that a typical person changes careers three to five times over the course of his or her working life. But what happens if you change your career even before you begin it?