Personal Branding

Some people tend to forget the importance of tailoring your resumes when applying to jobs. Each position that you apply for is entitled to different skills and experiences. When applying to a particular job, they are looking for those specific keywords to help your resume stand out. As an applicant, a lot of experience and […]

When you think of boosting your resume during the summer, the typical option is getting a summer job. Though getting a summer job is a great opportunity to earn some cash and boost your resume, there are also many other options you can choose from instead. You can volunteer to improve or learn new skills, […]

A blog and website dedicated to personal thoughts can showcase your individuality to the world.  Among viewers online, employers or prospective clients sometimes use blogs to evaluate job seekers. Blogs can transform a regular job application into something more unique and expressive.  Figuring Out Your Blog’s Purpose Blogs start off as simple concepts but produce […]

Trying to make your side hustle into a full time job can seem impossible. Where do you even start, and how do you get your brand out there?  It all starts with making the time.  Make time for it! Often, people want to make their side hustle into their full time job, but they haven’t […]

It’s easy to be intimidated by using LinkedIn. What are the hidden faux-pas? What should and shouldn’t you do? How do you even get connections? It’s really not as hard as it seems!  Here are some tips on how you can make LinkedIn work for you: Getting started with LinkedIn When you’re first crafting your […]

Everyone has pronouns. English speakers learn pronouns at a very young age through exposure to these common ones: he/him, she/her, and they/them. People use pronouns to refer to others without having to repeat their names.  Pronouns also hold importance for everyone – they play a large role in helping people parse their own sense of […]

How you dress tells others how you want to be perceived and respected. Regardless of your personal style or industry, dressing professionally is essential to building your career. Suppose you are just starting your career after finishing school or switching careers. In that case, it is even more crucial that you dress professionally to send […]

Advocate for yourself! It can be one of the most uncomfortable situations you will encounter at the workplace. But, learning to speak up for yourself and express who you are, what you need, what you struggle with, and what you stand for are all acts of courage! These acts can also look like openly sharing […]

A key aspect many people forget when applying to jobs is to understand yourself fully. It is always important to recognize your strengths and weaknesses before applying for jobs. Recognizing yourself will help narrow job postings suited for you, rather than wasting time applying to jobs you aren’t qualified for. Additionally, it is crucial to […]

February is a time when we celebrate Black heritage and the promising outlook of Black futures. In conjunction with Black History Month, TalentEgg is showcasing four agents for change who are driving the course and culture of the Afro-Canadian narrative. Meet Dr. Afua Cooper Find out more about Afua Dr. Cooper is an accredited scholar […]

So, you’ve just experienced your first major failure at work. What do you do now? We live in a time where workplaces are more competitive than ever, and the pressure to be perfect can make instances of failure seem earth-shattering. You may feel as if you’ve ruined your reputation, proven yourself incompetent, or lost your […]

Congratulations, you’ve been hired for an internship or co-op position! Whether the job is in-person or virtual, you’re probably a complete bundle of emotions — excitement, relief, and nervousness. Your internship will be short so make it worthwhile! It’s vital that you absorb as much information, knowledge and practical experience as possible. Internships look great […]