Building Your Career

Just graduated? Unsure of what your options are and what you want to do? Start here to get some tips and tricks on how to choose a path for yourself after you’ve gotten that degree.

While networking can sometimes feel a little scary or you might be unsure where to start, Career Fairs can be a great way to practice and hone your skills. On May 2, Career Connections hosted a career fair which introduced students and new grads to 17 top employers in the insurance industry. TalentEgg was there […]

Nothing feels worse than tanking the interview for a job that you really wanted. But the important thing is to recognize that rejection is an unavoidable part of life. Whatever it is that you’re feeling right now – you’re definitely not alone. To thrive in either your professional or personal life, it’s an absolute must […]

If you missed the first part of this article that talks about setting up and preparing for the informational interview, read it here. If you think you’ve got it, read on to find out how to act and what to ask during the meeting and, arguably the most important part, how to follow up afterwards. […]

Si vous n’avez pas lu la première partie de cet article, qui aborde les façons d’obtenir une entrevue informative et de s’y préparer, vous pouvez le faire ici. Si vous pensez vous y connaître suffisamment à ce chapitre, poursuivez votre lecture pour savoir ce qu’il faut faire et demander pendant la réunion, et, surtout, comment […]

Fact (or fiction): Informational interviews are your way into a career opportunity. They are the key to getting your dream job or at least your foot in the door. They don’t take much effort or preparation, and they are basically your shortcut to getting employed. Right? Not so much. While an informational interview is a […]

Fait (ou fiction) : Les entrevues informatives sont le meilleur moyen d’accéder à une occasion de carrière. Elles vous offrent la possibilité d’obtenir l’emploi de vos rêves ou, à tout le moins, de vous en approcher. Elles exigent peu d’efforts ou de préparation et constituent en quelque sorte un raccourci vers votre embauche. Vrai? Eh […]

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé ce que les représentants commerciaux itinérants font chaque jour? Chaque travail dans la vente est différent et travailler chez Sysco est assurément une expérience unique. Lisez ce qui suit pour découvrir comment ces deux jeunes diplômés ont commencé leur carrière dans les ventes chez Sysco! Rachel Thistle Représentante commerciale itinérante Trent […]

Have you ever wondered what Outside Sales Representatives do every day? Every sales job is different, and working at Sysco is surely a unique experience. Read on to find out how these two recent grads hatched their careers in sales at Sysco! Rachel Thistle Outside Sales Representative Trent University Durham, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Post Graduate […]

As a student or new grad, navigating the insurance industry can seem daunting, especially when you have little experience or are unfamiliar with all of the ins and outs of how the industry works. You may have already written your resume, but if you want to get an inside look at the industry, one of […]

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you forever a child at heart? Passionate about toys, design and playing? Get ready to bring your imagination to the brand new Course Series in Toy Invention offered at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. This series of four courses was designed in collaboration with Ryerson […]

No matter what you studied or your experience, the insurance industry is a great place for students and recent graduates to pursue a rewarding career! With over 25,000 professionals expected to retire by 2027, there is a need for talented, creative, and motivated talent to join the industry. It may also surprise you that the […]