On My Way to Work

Commuting to work can be an hour of pure existential dread or a surprisingly good time. If you want to change your commute from miserable to mildly enjoyable (we’re all about realistic changes here), you’re in the right place! Fix the Biggest Problem Everyone who commutes to work has one thing that drives them crazy. […]

One of my most memorable pieces of wisdom is from author Robert Schuller: “Tough times don’t last, Tough people, do.” BUT what defines tough times? A problem for one person may be perceived as an opportunity for another. What are the components of a “tough” person? Do we know how resilient we truly are? Many […]

Have you ever wondered what it takes to actually have a career in film? Hollywood seems far off for most of us, and films are entertainment pieces that are left for watching in the cinema or streaming on your favourite service. An actual career in film? Unlikely. Most people think a career in film is […]

When most of us enter the world of job hunting, we probably expect our hard skills to be our primary asset. Hard skills are tangible, teachable skills that are typically acquired through formal education, and which serve as a baseline for employees in any given field. For instance, knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a hard […]

These days a lot of people choose to go back to school for continuing education whether they’re hoping to advance in their current position or change careers entirely. Even if the latter is the case, a lot of people can’t afford to stop working in order to go back to school and take evening and […]

It feels like you’re going through the same loop over and over. You’re mentally exhausted, and it seems like, no matter how many times you tweak your resume or embellish your cover letter, you’re simply invisible to employers. You picture your application drowning in a sea of thousands of other applications. Your friends are telling […]

Just graduated? Unsure of what your options are and what you want to do? Start here to get some tips and tricks on how to choose a path for yourself after you’ve gotten that degree.

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]