Finding Your Career

The Schulich School of Business in Toronto needs no introduction. It is known around the world as one of the top business schools in Canada. It offers the best of both worlds – exposure to industry experts, real-life scenarios, and academic learning. Now students who want to elevate their careers in the Supply Chain Management […]

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 […]

The job recruitment process has become increasingly digital, through online applications, online interviews and even accepting offers through email. The issue is that in many cases you lose what is unique about you through online job applications. Making the process feel increasingly futile as you throw yet another resume in a virtual mountain of applicants […]

Struggling to find steady employment or even to land a temporary gig? You’re definitely not the only one. When it comes to unemployment, getting hired isn’t the only hard part. It’s the whirlwind of emotions, uncertainty, and angst that comes with the unprecedented freedom and of course, the financial strain. But even though you don’t […]

The term sounds just like what it means. Job hoppers are eager individuals who ‘jump’ from position to position, in short stretches of time (a few months to around two years). The act of hopping (also known as ‘churning’) has gained more momentum than ever before. In fact, 75% of Millennials (ages 18-34) strongly believe […]

I joined the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) when I was 16 years old. At the time I was unfocused and unambitious. After concentrating on my personal development in the Army, I gained the confidence and aspiration I needed to advance my civilian career. When I joined the Army in 2012 during my co-op semester I […]

When you’re buried in textbooks, juggling projects and prepping for exams, the only thing that might be keeping you going is knowing that you’ll have an entire month off soon! All you have to do is get through these last few weeks, and then you can finally breathe. As much as party-hopping, sleeping in, or […]

It happens to everyone: you got into your dream school or landed an awesome job, but after a while, you start losing motivation and interest. You start counting down the minutes till the end of your shift. Feeling unfulfilled, you wonder if you’ll be stuck in this rut until you retire. This type of doomsday […]

Social media seems to be growing in popularity every day. From connecting with friends and family on Facebook, scanning through the news on Twitter, to picking out your next vacation by searching #vacation on Instagram, social media is an integral part of our lives. What you post, when you post and how you post all […]

We’ve all heard the adage, “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” Conventional wisdom accepts this as the truth, and in most college and university programs “networking” is emphasized as an important part of breaking into any job industry. Having a large network of people in your academic and professional life is great […]

Do you love food? Who doesn’t? Now imagine working for the world’s largest food distributor, where your job includes visiting restaurants, hotels, bowling alleys, and any other places that serve food. That’s what Johnathan Herechuk does at Sysco as an Outside Sales Representative – he forms key partnerships, fosters relationships, and enjoys great food in […]

Office Hours is real look behind the scenes for aspiring professionals. Students who are curious, driven and willing to go the egg-stra mile are drawn towards this unique opportunity to ask their industry questions and get honest answers. On November 22, 2018, we gave a sneak peak into the insurance industry. Together with Trevor Buttrum, […]