Career Thoughts

It can be a huge adjustment if you’ve never had a work from home job before. You might be nervous about many things you’ve never had to worry about before. Are you allowed to take breaks? How do sick days work? How do you stay on task with everything going on at home? Don’t worry, […]

You have it all planned out: your dream school, dream job, and your next big move. Then boom, you get hit with one rejection after another. It can cause you to feel like a failure and give up on achieving other goals. Learning how to rise above a setback can teach you how to embrace […]

In this 3-part series on Voices of Inclusion with Career Connections, we will be talking to insurance industry professionals about their rewarding career paths, getting their valuable insights on equity, diversity, inclusion and offering you insider tips on how to hatch your own career in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. In this first instalment […]

One of the best ways to grab the attention of employers, sell your accomplishments and showcase your uniqueness is with a resume. This little but mighty piece of paper is a formal document that shows a person’s career background, experience, education and skills. Additionally, it is an ad that sells you. So, how well you […]

In this TalentEgg Talks, we speak with three guests from MNP’s Northern Ontario offices, each with their own unique career story and insights to share with you about how you can grow a rewarding career at one of Canada’s leading accounting, tax, and business consulting firms. First, Indy Linares graduated from the University of Regina […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Trevor Buttrum sits down with Career Connections representatives John McClelland, Chloe Lyons and Tendai Moyo. They delve into how insurance is being redefined by today’s game-changers like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cyber security. First, John McClelland is a Partner at McClelland Insurance and a leader in building the next […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Mary is sitting down with CPA Ontario Board of Ambassador representatives Abbygail Acham, Curtis Tilbury and Nicole Sagredo to help explore how a CPA designation can open opportunities for you; beyond Accounting! First, Abbygail Acham is taking her Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting at Fanshawe College. She is also the […]

The field of STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to get! When it comes to STEM careers, the variety is a mixed bag. Many people think of a physician, environmental scientist, or data engineer when it comes to STEM careers. […]

The public relations industry is fast-growing. While it typically involves curating an organization’s image through writing and speech, technological advancements have led the field to encompass a variety of roles. These include social media management, graphic design, research, advertising and media relations. Because of this, PR professionals must be powerhouses at communication. They have to […]

It’s Halloween Season, and skeletons, goblins and ghouls are not the only things you may be spooked about! You can also be spooked about… YOUR CAREER! It can be daunting to step into a new office after exiting the classroom. Just like transitioning from high school to post-secondary studies, entering the workforce can be a […]

Most people connect rejection with failure, but the truth is that rejection will help you succeed rather than fail. The fear of rejection is overrated, and we should learn to appreciate it and grow from it. Applying for jobs is hard, yes, but being rejected will only help you boost your self-confidence by learning to […]

At some point in your life, you’ve probably felt pressured to go into a responsible career. The definition of “responsible” changed based on who you spoke with. Still, it was always about following the money rather than following your dreams. When you were growing up, you might have been told, “There’s no money in that! […]