Career Advice

#ICYMI we were live on Facebook and Instagram at the Egg Carton in downtown Toronto on October 2nd, 2019. We spoke with Global Trainees from Vale’s Financial Division and Integrated Planning department, Devon Bekker and Anthony Pucci, about how new grads can get involved with this program. Devon and Anthony also gave advice on how […]

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 […]

#ICYMI we were live on Facebook and Instagram at the Rogers Communications Office in downtown Toronto on September 24th, 2019. We spoke with with Rogers Communications New Grad Leadership Development Program Alumni, Kristen Dybka and Nav Marwah, about how new graduates like YOU can get involved with this program and build valuable skills for a […]

What is ghosting? Maybe in 2019 it’s redundant to ask, but for those who might not know, ghosting is the practice of ending a relationship by abruptly closing all contact with someone, never to be heard from again. Typically, the term is used in the context of romantic relationships. However, it’s lately also come to […]

If you haven’t heard already – Chick-fil-A has arrived in Canada! Double the good news if you’re in Toronto where the first internationally franchised restaurant is located (happy claps!). While Chick-fil-A is known for its original chicken sandwich, top talent in Canada will soon know them for their Leadership Development Program (LDP), specifically aimed at […]

Looking for a job is tough! The average job seeker can spend a lot of time writing applications for multiple jobs at different companies. For new grads especially: the less professional experience you have, the more applications you send. It can become quite difficult to keep track of all the places you’ve applied to. So […]

In case you missed it, we had the chance to sit down live on Facebook and Instagram with Gaby Patenaude, Talent Acquisition – Campus Recruitment at Export Development Canada to answer students and new grad career questions. During the TalentEgg Talks event she shared her company’s vision, mission and hiring practise. She explained what EDC is looking […]

Travelling was something that Sydney Sickinger knew was in her blood from the very beginning. Being curious about other cultures her whole life, Sydney decided to embark on an exchange program for one year in Brazil, a nation far from her hometown in Milton, Ontario. Beginning Her Adventure As a grade 11 student, Sydney’s journey […]

Export Development Canada (EDC) is all about international business, finance and risk management. But, above all, EDC is about valuing its people, helping them grow and making them happy. We interviewed three early career employees from different departments to find out about their roles, what they love about working for EDC and why it’s is […]

“Travel Far Enough and You’ll Meet Yourself.” This is what Julia Schneider remembered as she studied abroad at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands to complete her Master’s of Economics.  Julia wasn’t new to the world of studying abroad. While attending high school, she did a two-week exchange to Dusseldorf, Germany. She loved it so much […]

belairdirect is well known for its engaging little knight and memorable advertising, but what does it feel to be a part of the belairdirect team? To find out, we’ve interviewed three young employees who are passionate about their careers! A short time ago, Aicha Kounta could never have known how the insurance industry would empower […]

Insurance is a thriving and evolving industry. When you think of jobs in insurance, sales and customer service are probably the first that come to mind. But this industry has so many great careers that you never knew existed!  In this article, not only will you explore these diverse roles, but as bonus, you’ll be […]