Do you need a college degree to get a good job?

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I came across an amazing interview on The Best Business Show with Anthony Pompliano with guest Hannah Maruyama, co-host of The Degree Free podcast. Hannah brings incredible insight over the question of whether one actually needs a college degree to secure a good-paying job. I’ve wrestled with this question before, in my blog “Is a… Read more »

What’s it like to work in the Bitcoin industry

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Despite the recent price drawdown of Bitcoin, you can’t ignore its incredible price action over the last thirteen years, from zero dollars to its all-time-high of US$68,000 in late 2021. It’s been breathtaking to see the number of companies which has risen around the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as crypto and Bitcoin-only exchanges, crypto wallets and… Read more »

Resume Writer Milton Kiang Joins UBC Tri-Mentoring Program

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If you’ve read my earlier blog concerning the value of a Humanities degree, then you will know that I support the UBC Faculty of Arts Tri-Mentoring Program. Last Tuesday night (Oct. 20th) was the kick-off event, where I got to meet other Arts alumni and my two mentees. Christine Lee, an associate director of alumni… Read more »

Vancouver Resume Writer Milton Kiang Featured In UBC Alumni Spotlight!

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After graduating from the University of British Columbia 26 years ago, I was glad to be re-connected to my alma mater through a recent interview I did with the UBC Asian Studies Department. The interview really brought back memories from my undergraduate years – cramming for exams, writing term papers, playing intramural sports, going to… Read more »

Is a bachelor’s degree worth pursuing? (Entire Article)

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Note: This article was originally written as a three-part series for BCJobs.ca. Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3) Reproduced here on BCJobs.ca is the entire article. University Application Service Vancouver… Read more »

Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3)

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In this final segment, I make some final conclusions as to whether a bachelor’s degree is still worth achieving. If you haven’t already read the previous parts, check out  Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) As I mention in… Read more »

Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3)

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Also read: Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3) In this second segment, I continue my discussion as to whether a bachelor’s degree is worth pursuing. I explain some of… Read more »