Career Advice

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, […]

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 […]

Artificial Intelligence has been a long debated topic, especially when it comes to jobs, labour and what roles it may or may not take over. On a scale of ‘Doomsday’ to ‘Nothing To Be Worried About’, the reality lies somewhere in the middle. We’re here to put you at ease and show you some of […]

As a kid, remember how your eyes would light up whenever someone asked you what you wanted to be when you were older? Whether you ended up at your dream job, or you’re at a temporary gig until you land something else, it ’s common to feel completely uninspired at work. As adults, we now […]

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz Mindfulness is a type of meditation that encourages awareness […]

So you walk through the front door of the office building where you’re about to have the interview that could change your life. You’ve prepared, you cleaned yourself up, wore your sharpest outfit, you’re ready to go. Yet there is that gnawing feeling in the back of your head, something that is telling you that […]

TalentEgg is always looking to provide helpful resources to students and new grads, which is why we’re happy to announce this egg-citing opportunity in Montreal. If you’ve been thinking about pursuing a Masters degree, then read on to learn more about this fast approaching opportunity. Meet top international Masters programmes in Montréal on November 9th. […]