In the current climate, Higher Education institutions are increasingly facing challenges of attracting and retaining top talent. To support university recruitment and attracting the right candidates, one way to capture an institution’s reputation as an employer, incorporating its values, culture and overall employee experience is through employer branding. For universities, building a compelling employer brand … Read more
Getting fired can be a distressing experience, but it’s important to learn from what happened and move on positively. This requires asking for references, and this can seem an insurmountable task given the manner of your exit from your organization. Asking for a positive reference after you have been fired from a job can seem … Read more
It’s human nature to get second thoughts about anything in life, including whether or not you want to leave the job you have already resigned from. Retracting a resignation letter happens frequently, and if you’re in a situation where you’re considering this, don’t panic: you’re certainly not the only one! Retracting your resignation letter requires … Read more
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, a fan-favorite GameCube title from 2004, is being rebooted for the Nintendo Switch, complete with updated graphics, an enhanced soundtrack, and a special gallery feature for bonus content. The update is designed to please both long-time devotees and newcomers, with new gameplay elements and nods to the original sure … Read more
In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives. For professionals on the job hunt, a little … Read more
Meet Modwood, a new and distinctive display font that blends disorder and modernism in a unique flavor referred to as “messymod”. Developed by a creative branding firm in Los Angeles, the font emanates a rebellious, experimental vibe – perfect for brands seeking a unique identity. From billboard ads to website designs, the chunky and bold … Read more
Welcome gamers – Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is here and it’s an experience that’s as chilling as the Icelandic landscapes it’s set in. But forget the basic battle mechanics, because the narrative, acting and design are where the magic really happens. The team at Ninja Theory deliver compelling performances and an engaging story that really … Read more
Grilli Type, known for their exceptional typography services, recently unveiled what they call their “most comprehensive typographic system to date,” GT America Intl. This signifies a shift from the western-centric tradition towards globally inclusive typography styles. The novel typographic system is developed to accommodate diverse global cultures, presenting more options for global design work. This … Read more
Job interviews often come with a set of common questions that can be anticipated and prepared for, such as “Why should we hire you?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” However, there are also those less predictable questions that can catch you off guard. One such question is “What didn’t you like … Read more
In a previous post, I wrote about Katherine Morgan Schafler, who has written a book that’s changing my life. In The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power, she frees up perfectionists to lean into their perfectionism as long as it’s doing no harm (more on that in future posts.) Schafler … Read more