Career Thoughts

Finding a place to work that is right for you can be challenging. Your job is essentially your second home. It’s the place where, besides your actual home, you spend the most amount of time in your life. A good workplace culture can make your job a lot more comfortable, but it all depends on […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]

Networking as a professional can be the key to your next job. The purpose of networking is to meet people who have similar professional interests as you – like making friends! Making friends as a professional is similar to making friends in university—minus the parties and dorm rooms. It can be nerve-wracking for some and […]

Artificial Intelligence has been a long debated topic, especially when it comes to jobs, labour and what roles it may or may not take over. On a scale of ‘Doomsday’ to ‘Nothing To Be Worried About’, the reality lies somewhere in the middle. We’re here to put you at ease and show you some of […]

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz Mindfulness is a type of meditation that encourages awareness […]

Travelling is the ultimate pastime, or it seems to be that way with all the #vacation photos you see on Instagram. For students and new grads, travelling is thought of as a way to enhance your education; go to the best schools, learn from the best professors, be the best in class and then land […]

C’mon, just one more email. One more chapter. One more cup of coffee. One more call. When you’re working into your vacation time and not taking time for yourself, it’s not a shocker to clash head-on with burnout in the impending time to come. Dun dun dun. We can all see its physical signs – […]

Despite the warnings of plummeting jobs and rising debt, young workers are still giving into their wanderlust and travelling to parts unknown. Keep reading to see how these three travellers made the most of their abroad experiences. Affirm You’re On The Right Path Sometimes it can be worrying to travel to a new location without […]

There’s a lot more to the insurance industry than meets the eye. You may think of insurance as simply home, life, and automobile insurance, but in fact, there is property, liability, and many more specialty lines that companies, governments, and non-profits purchase, creating varied and exciting opportunities for grads. Not only is working in insurance […]

Get crackin’! There’s only one week left to apply to Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program. So far we’ve shared Annu Puri’s story at Molson Coors and Olivia Poulin’s day at PayPal Canada. Now, we’re taking you on Grace Jin’s CEOx1Day journey with Jeff More, CEO of MineSense Technologies Ltd. Grace Jin Sauder School of Business, University […]

Would you rather work for a firm where the entire team celebrates your success instead of being overly competitive? How about working for the fastest growing firm in Canada? Add flexible hours, office events throughout the year, banked overtime, and you get MNP – a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. […]

Looking for a career that makes a positive change in Canada and the world? Consider taking the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor training course.  Those that complete the course, field experience and pass the exam administered by CSA Group will become designated RHFAC Professionals who can conduct accessibility ratings as part of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility […]