Getting a Summer Job

We have all heard the phrase, “It’s all about who you know.” Although it’s cliché, it’s not wrong either. When you invest time into your professional network, you create the opportunity to pitch yourself to recruiters and companies on your own terms. Plus, the relationships you make could influence your career trajectory, so why not make […]

It is now the end of the semester. Exams are over, your notes are thrown out, and all of your early morning alarms are deleted. Summer is fast approaching, and you realize you’re going to have a lot more free time on your hands now. Especially considering the possibility of a nationwide shutdown. Jobs are […]

Suppose you’re a student or recent graduate with little to no experience. When you have no experience, you’re probably familiar with the endless cycle of wanting a job to gain experience but coming across job postings that require applicants to possess previous work experience beforehand. As a result, this predicament can be a constant struggle […]

Today, job hunting can often be a long and often demotivating process. You may apply for a job you really are passionate about, but get rejected due to lack of experience, having your resume get lost in the shuffle or you are just unable to find something that suits your line of work. However, TalentEgg […]

Landing a dream job is never easy, but it is especially difficult during these times. The competition in the job market is rapidly increasing since the pandemic left industry professionals vying for the same roles as new grads. As a result, professionals have been losing out on job opportunities to their more experienced counterparts. Fortunately […]

Networking is an essential job-seeking strategy. To improve your chances of securing an interview for a job of your interest, you should always take the initiative to make connections with people working in the company to improve your chances. What this means is you cannot only apply to job posting websites and expect to find […]

Are you someone who is actively seeking a job but not getting a lot of traction? Do you have a lot of experience and still don’t know why your resume is not making an impact? You have accumulated experience and skills, now, the next step is to communicate your skillset to a potential employer. In a […]

The world, both physical and digital, is a vast landscape of opportunities. Between resume filtering and employer laziness, it can be hard to get past the initial phase of applying through a posting and never hearing back. So how exactly can you get noticed by employers? When searching for employment, job boards are a great […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever applied to a job you really wanted and received an auto-rejection email weeks later? We’ve all been there, and it’s awful. You tirelessly wrote a cover letter and brushed up on your interview skills only to get a generic “Thank you for applying” note. Have you considered revisiting your resume formatting? Your […]

Congratulations! You’ve made it to a very important milestone in your life, graduation! And with graduation comes the next step (if you’ve selected this path), a job. The process of getting a job can be overwhelming, and you might not know where to start. However, fear not – you’re not in this alone. There are […]