Career Advice

Hard skills are the professional and technical requirements of a job. These are developed through school and work experience in particular fields. Some “hard” skills are fairly general, such as word processing and data management. While others are specific, like driving a truck or coding a website. Soft skills, on the other hand, generally apply […]

Imagine never flying on a plane before. Picture going to study abroad to a country across the globe, where almost everything is different. Terrifying? Or exciting? Probably a little bit of both. That’s exactly how Megan Graham felt when she decided to spend a semester in Japan. Name: Megan Graham Hometown: Kamloops Home School: Thompson […]

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you will make, so why not choose a path that offers variety and flexibility? A career in insurance provides opportunities to be involved in a stable and constantly growing industry. Whether you’re a people person, math extraordinaire, an excellent planner, or a strategic thinker, […]

Looking for work can often be extremely challenging and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Volunteering isn’t just about giving back to your community. It’s also a great way to build skills and experience, network and cultivate references, and hone your job application skills. Let’s delve into the five ways volunteering can […]

Here’s an age-old question: are leaders born or made? You may give yourself excuses, tell yourself you’re just not built to be a leader, or, better yet, you simply don’t need to lead! Or you can take charge and learn something new that can transform your career. Shift Coaching is on a mission to redefine […]

TJX Canada is known for its retail brands (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls) in Canada, but with all of that product, have you ever wondered who’s supporting the process? Merchandise Assistants at TJX Canada are an integral part of the merchandising operations team, giving support to the buyers, vendors and the product lifecycle. We had the […]

It has become the norm for employers to have some sort of policy on corporate social responsibility or CSR for short (which is 100% a good thing!). According to the Millennial Impact Report, Millennials, now more than ever before, care greatly about working for organizations that have policies on social responsibility. Since at least 40 […]

At BMO, students can use their talents and interests to make a real impact. Surrounding yourself with a team where you can learn, grow and be recognized for the great work that you do is what BMO is all about. With operations spanning the globe, BMO is looking to foster new experiences with a dynamic, […]

When a company truly cares about employee growth, you know you’ve hit the career jackpot. While it seems like common sense to invest in your employees by offering them opportunities to grow as a professional, a lot of places just don’t. “We know from our national survey of Gen Y and Z job seekers, that […]

As we enter into a new decade, you may be ready to start your career or explore new opportunities. Whatever your reason may be, we’re here to support you in your job search! To help you, here are 5 simple tips on how to better streamline your job search and make the most of your […]

In a perfect world, we’d all get along with our boss and we’d make a sizeable income doing what we loved doing. But in reality, sometimes we end up working under someone who has a leadership style that just doesn’t work. As adults, we realize that it’s impossible to get along with every single person […]

Life is stressful and busy. Sooner or later, we all need a break. And while many of us turn to television, there are some really great alternatives for a mental break that don’t involve hanging out with the Kardashians. It seems that our standard operating procedure for relaxing and taking a break these days is […]