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Public management student Andrew Gunpat looks forward to career in law

When Andrew Gunpat was applying to universities, he knew he wanted a commerce degree that would give him the knowledge in business, public administration and political science that he needed to prepare for a career in corporate law. He found this unique focus in the University of Guelph’s public management major, and is now gearing up for the next phase of his education – law school.

Kristian Adomait

Kristian Adomait sets sights on finance career following MA in Economics

Kristian Adomait recently made a move many new grads make after completing their education - to a new city and new job. Following the completion of his MA in Economics in the financial economics field, he landed a role at big-four audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and is currently pursuing his Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. When asked what he valued most about his experience in the MA program, he emphasized that his graduate education was an asset during the job search process because it set him apart from other candidates.

Socialization in the workplace: Video profile with Prof. Jamie Gruman

Starting a new job can be stressful even for the most prepared and qualified individual, so ensuring that employees are on-boarded properly is important to helping them succeed in the workplace. In this video. associate professor and co-founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association Jamie Gruman introduces us to two people starting new jobs and explores the benefits of effective socialization in the workplace. Watch the video.

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