Career Thoughts

Annu Puri School: University of Waterloo Location: Toronto Name of CEO: Frederic Landtmeters Don’t miss one of the most important opportunities in your student experience! Applications for the Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program are officially open. You have only a few more weeks to apply before the deadline on October 26th, 2018. Curious about the process and […]

Olivia Poulin School: Brock University, Goodman School of Business Location: St. Catharines Name of CEO: Paul Parisi CEOx1Day is a unique chance for top students to try on a CEO hat for size! For one day, a top student is paired with a Chief Executive Officer to learn what it takes to lead a prominent organization. […]

“Unfortunately, today is your last day with the company.” Getting laid off can be sudden and can hit hard. It can be a departmental mass exodus, or a quiet restructure around the edges of the firm. Whatever the case is, it’s never the high point of one’s career. Suddenly your cushy pensioned job has been […]

“Mentor” has been a buzzword for a at least a decade now, and yet the importance of having one is often overlooked. A mentor is someone who can help you get through any new and challenging stage in your life — school, work, your own business, and much more. So how do you find one? […]

In a perfect world, student years are filled with classroom learning in the morning, homework in the afternoon and parties at night. This is what we are shown in the movies and this is how our expectations are formed. In reality, most students choose to work while studying to support themselves financially and get some […]

On September 6, 2018 three professionals from Rogers Communications joined our live Office Hours chat and answered students, recent grads and candidates’ questions. Technology is one of the most desirable industries, and in the today’s competitive market, it is hard to stand out to recruiters. Having the ability get your questions answered directly by those […]

Motivational quotes are sometimes viewed as cheesy and overused, but we all need them sometimes. Nothing elevates your mood better than a well-said aphorism that captures your entire state and helps you move to the next stage. Even when you are not in school anymore, you are likely still programmed to start something new at […]

There are many famous global companies, but when it comes to employee experience, large enterprise employers are definitely not created equal. IBM is one of those iconic brands that you’ve most likely heard about, but have you heard about their commitment to their employees? IBM prides itself by providing meaningful development and growth opportunities for […]

You may recognize Mercedes-Benz as a luxury car brand, but have you heard of Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Canada? Located in Mississauga, Ontario, they support the sales efforts of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, vans and Daimler trucks in Canada by offering premier financial services to retail customers and the dealer network. More than just finances and automotives, […]

The beer industry is attractive to students and recent grads as it is, but the opportunity to join a friendly, open environment at Labatt that celebrates hard work and commitment is just one of the many added bonuses. We interviewed two current interns and two full-time employees, who were previously interns, to get a peek […]

At TalentEgg we know how much a career path means to young professionals hatching their careers, so we love checking in to see how the best and brightest stretch their wings and soar to the next level. TalentEgg interviewed Jennifer Van Der Wee one year ago when she graduated from Walmart’s DARE program and began […]

How many times have you applied to a so-called “entry level” position, only to find out that the company expects over 2 years of prior experience? Although you would assume that an entry level position would be lenient or understanding of an applicant’s limited experience, these types of job postings are becoming more common. So […]