Networking Tips

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

Every year at school my program organizes multiple networking events. Most students love the opportunity to meet new people and make valuable connections that could help them get a job. I am not one of those students. As an introvert and someone with social anxiety, I hate going to networking events. There are so many […]

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 […]

“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? […]