Posts Tagged ‘know how’
Know how to clean
Just like with laundry, some high school grads haven’t learned about the joy of cleaning. Okay, so most people hate cleaning. I, on the other hand, love it! For me, cleaning is a form of stress relief. During exam time my room was always spotless. The reason being, a clean and organized environment calms me. [...]
Know How to do Laundry
Some people just don’t get how to do laundry. Usually those people don’t know how to do laundry because they’ve had someone to do it for them. It’s actually not that hard! The Process: Start by separating your clothes into lights and darks. Okay, I’ll admit it, I NEVER separate my lights and darks. Every [...]
To avoid the government yelling at you during tax time.
If you don’t want the Canadian government to send you hate mail or mock you on the phone when you do your taxes, learn from my personal struggles. When I was little I used to save everything. Broken toys, old clothes and even a pop tart for over a year (hidden in my underwear drawer [...]
To rock that job interview
The Set-up You’ve sent your resume out a hundred times and finally someone has called you for an interview. Congratulations! You’ve made it past hundreds of other applicants, but you’re not in the clear yet. An interview is your one shot at employment with that company and thus it’s important to prepare thoroughly and make [...]
To prepare for life after high school before you graduate: Grocery Shopping
When students graduate from high school they face many situations where they feel unprepared. If you read advice books and blogs you find the same line over and over again: ‘I wish I knew this back then.’ Because of this, FYIhigh has decided to run a series of ‘know how’ articles specifically tailored to knowing [...]
Top 5 Student money mistakes
Whether you’re in college now or about to be, there is no time like the present to start thinking about your financial situation. It’s important to be as conscious of your finances as possible so you don’t wind up in trouble when you graduate (or before graduation, if you’re really negligent). 1. Ignoring the budget [...]
To write a History Essay
The task of writing a History essay is often thought of as an excruciatingly painful exercise. It can be, but hopefully with this simplified guide it won’t be! A History essay is different from an English essay in that rather than expanding your brilliant, flowery points, you need to get to the point already! Keep [...]
To prepare for life after high school before you graduate: Travel
When students graduate from high school they face many situations where they feel unprepared. If you read advice books and blogs you find the same line over and over again: ‘I wish I knew this back then.’ Because of this, FYIhigh has decided to run a series of ‘know how’ articles specifically tailored to knowing [...]
To write a cover letter
How important a cover letter is when applying for a job is debatable. Some sources cite is as a crucial part of your application package while others indicate that it is only read if the resume meets the criteria first – or isn’t read at all. Regardless, a cover letter is one more chance to [...]
To take good notes
I’m not going to lie; I was never the best note taker. But sometimes the best way to learn something is to learn what not to do. So here are four of my biggest mistakes that you should avoid: Don’t Doodle a picture of a cat – or a picture of anything really. I can’t [...]