Getting an Entry Level Job

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Mary is sitting down with Emily Lupiano and Joanna Repple to review a few resumes and a video introduction. They are discussing what each resume is doing successfully and how the resumes can be improved while also providing helpful and insightful tips on what recruiters look for in a resume […]

You just finished writing your final exam, completed your year-end class assignments, and logged out of your zoom lecture for the last time. Now what?  When you watch your peers celebrate their career plans on social media, it is easy to become isolated, envious and more common than it seems to begin comparing their accomplishments […]

Are you someone who is actively seeking a job but not getting a lot of traction? Do you have a lot of experience and still don’t know why your resume is not making an impact? You have accumulated experience and skills, now, the next step is to communicate your skillset to a potential employer. In a […]

The world, both physical and digital, is a vast landscape of opportunities. Between resume filtering and employer laziness, it can be hard to get past the initial phase of applying through a posting and never hearing back. So how exactly can you get noticed by employers? When searching for employment, job boards are a great […]

February is a time when we celebrate Black heritage and the promising outlook of Black futures. In conjunction with Black History Month, TalentEgg is showcasing four agents for change who are driving the course and culture of the Afro-Canadian narrative. Meet Dr. Afua Cooper Find out more about Afua Dr. Cooper is an accredited scholar […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, we sat down with students and grads from Rogers Communication to talk about their journey from Co-op to full-time! They shared tips and tricks on applying to co-op and internship positions with Rogers, and the supportive culture that has helped them advance their careers. They all want students to know […]

What does a career in the insurance industry look like? Is it all about selling homes, cars and life insurance? Absolutely not! For our latest TalentEgg Talks, we sat down with six insurance industry professionals to bust common myths and misconceptions about a career in the insurance industry.  Watch the video below to find out […]

Congratulations, you’ve been hired for an internship or co-op position! Whether the job is in-person or virtual, you’re probably a complete bundle of emotions — excitement, relief, and nervousness. Your internship will be short so make it worthwhile! It’s vital that you absorb as much information, knowledge and practical experience as possible. Internships look great […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, we discussed what a successful career at Export Development Canada can look like for you. From co-op placements to entry-level and beyond, EDC is here to help you on your career path every step of the way. We spoke with Issac Sider-Echenberg and Tristan Nguyen to learn about their journey […]

Have you ever applied to a job you really wanted and received an auto-rejection email weeks later? We’ve all been there, and it’s awful. You tirelessly wrote a cover letter and brushed up on your interview skills only to get a generic “Thank you for applying” note. Have you considered revisiting your resume formatting? Your […]

Have you ever had your resume roasted? It can be nerve-wracking, but we asked our TalentEgg community to submit their resumes for review by an IBM recruiter and many brave souls responded. For this TalentEgg Talks we selected three resumes that our President, Mary Barroll, and Susan Bebnowski, Campus Talent Acquisition Partner for IBM, critiqued. […]

A resume can summarize your job experiences but an online professional presence can show employers what makes you, YOU. With a number of digital tools at your fingertips like Linkedin stories, TikTok, Reels and more, you can build your professional brand and stand out to employers with interactive and immersive storytelling. But first, what is […]