Tips and Tricks

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 […]

The pandemic has changed the way we work and attend school. From attending virtual lectures to job seeking, interviewing, and completing a co-op are all virtual.  A virtual internship is beneficial for many reasons: it looks great on a resume, shows you’ve made an effort to stay busy during this difficult time, and it prepares […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, we discussed what a successful career at Export Development Canada can look like for you. From co-op placements to entry-level and beyond, EDC is here to help you on your career path every step of the way. We spoke with Issac Sider-Echenberg and Tristan Nguyen to learn about their journey […]

A CPA Designation can open doors to careers you never even thought of! It’s not all about accounting and finance. The CPA designation can help you be recognized as an expert in any field. We spoke with Gloria Annabelle and Sean Mullin in December from CPA Ontario to discuss just what kind of roles, fields, […]

The winter is usually hard for most of us and now with quartine measures still in place, it can really put a lot of pressure on your mental health. This is why we’ve put together a quick list of exercises you can do at home to take care of your mental health.   Exercise a […]

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 […]

Exam season is here and you’re feeling it. There are many tips and tricks available to help make this exam season your best one yet. Here are the best of the best for you to review before heading into the thick of exams. Cover the Basics Before you get started on your studying, make sure […]

Have you ever had your resume roasted? It can be nerve-wracking, but we asked our TalentEgg community to submit their resumes for review by an IBM recruiter and many brave souls responded. For this TalentEgg Talks we selected three resumes that our President, Mary Barroll, and Susan Bebnowski, Campus Talent Acquisition Partner for IBM, critiqued. […]

A resume can summarize your job experiences but an online professional presence can show employers what makes you, YOU. With a number of digital tools at your fingertips like Linkedin stories, TikTok, Reels and more, you can build your professional brand and stand out to employers with interactive and immersive storytelling. But first, what is […]

Networking through informational interviews is a great way to meet new people and connect over meaningful conversations. You learn about other people’s stories and how there are numerous paths to success. Everyone’s career trajectory is entirely different and unique.  If you’re a new grad starting out in your career, it might feel daunting to reach […]

Some of you going back to school may have a mix of online and in-class learning. Although online learning has many benefits, online learning while in the midst of a pandemic is a whole other story. Let’s break down some of our top 5 tips to set you up for success this fall. Tip #1 […]