Career Thoughts

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 […]

Podcasts provide great resources for pretty much anything under the sun that you can think of. But as a student, what podcasts should you be listening to? We’ve taken the time to listen to a ton of podcasts, and here are the best podcasts aimed at students, college, life and success. The College Info Geeks […]

TJX Canada knows, recognizes and pays special attention to people and culture – driving forces of the success of any business. This concentration on building a team, developing talent and encouraging a positive and inclusive culture translates across various roles throughout the organization. From Store Investigators to Allocation Analysts, many TJX employees agree on the […]

Internships are an excellent way to get your foot in the door, get a feel for the industry and organization, gain experience in your field and make lasting connections! The main goal of most students seeking internships, though, is to secure full-time employment with the organization once the internship is over. That’s exactly what this […]

The first image that pops into mind is a relaxed person lounging around in PJs with a coffee in hand and a laptop sprawled on the couch. Contrary to popular belief, remote work is anything but a vacation. In reality, remote work requires enormous amounts of time management, communication, and independence skills. With over 70% […]

Don’t enjoy being stuck in a strict time frame of 9-5? Do you find you’re not always creative and efficient between these times? Working from home could suit your lifestyle. I have been working from home for a market research company while pursuing my undergraduate degree for 9 months now. At first, I was very […]

First impressions can sometimes last a lifetime. Be sure you make a good one! Having a killer elevator pitch is one way to make a lasting first impression. It allows you to succinctly share an idea or introduce yourself in a clear, concise way. The elevator pitch got its name as it can be delivered […]

Welcome to Part 2 of Workplace Critical Skills you need to succeed in Insurance. If you’re just seeing this for the first time, check out part 1 of this mini-series here. To give you a quick recap, we covered what exactly Workplace Critical Skills are and eggs-plored two of the three main categories. In this […]

Working in a large established organization means many things: recognized brand name, seasoned employees and networking opportunities, and an infinite amount of growth possibilities. Marsh is all that and more – a welcoming culture, an abundance of free learning resources and everyone’s readiness to help. Whatever you are dealing with, there is likely a person […]

When you think of insurance, your first thought may be about your vehicle or your home. But did you know that insurance impacts virtually every other industry in the economy including finance, engineering, and healthcare? Read on for insights from insurance professionals with backgrounds in each of these areas, and how you can hatch a […]

It’s the time of year we start to think about what we’re going to do this summer. Some of us will travel, some will continue our part-time jobs, and some will start their career journey by getting a summer internship! If you’re looking to get ahead, finding an internship is highly recommended. Internships give you […]

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re just entering the job market. One thing that’s great about the younger generation is how technologically aware we are. Digital platforms, the newest tech, and social media trends don’t faze us! In fact, according to Aberdeen Research Group, 73% of 18-34-year-olds surveyed found their last job on social […]