Tips and Tricks

After a semester of readings, textbooks and cases, sometimes curling up with a good book is much needed. Finding a good book or two is must-have for the winter months. There are many good books for students and young professionals that are  readily available online, in books stores, and even in your campus libraries! Staples […]

#ICYMI We were live on Facebook and Instagram on February 20, 2020 with recruiters from Rogers Communications. Our President, Mary Barroll, sat down with Anna Servedio and Denise Bang to answer your questions about networking, connecting at campus events, how to stand out to employers and so much more. If you missed the live event, […]

Finding out that you’re being promoted to, or hired for a management position is a great feeling. You feel confident in your own abilities, excited that you’ve been given this opportunity, and proud of all the work you’ve done to make it to this point. But after the initial excitement wears off, the fear sets […]

#ICYMI we were live on Facebook and Instagram (yes, at the same time!) with Career Connections on Thursday, February 13th with Trevor Buttrum, Program Manager at the Insurance Institute.  Trevor has over 15 years of experience in career development and campus recruitment. We had the chance to ask your questions live about the insurance industry, […]

Imagine never flying on a plane before. Picture going to study abroad to a country across the globe, where almost everything is different. Terrifying? Or exciting? Probably a little bit of both. That’s exactly how Megan Graham felt when she decided to spend a semester in Japan. Name: Megan Graham Hometown: Kamloops Home School: Thompson […]

Looking for work can often be extremely challenging and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Volunteering isn’t just about giving back to your community. It’s also a great way to build skills and experience, network and cultivate references, and hone your job application skills. Let’s delve into the five ways volunteering can […]

Job fairs are a great opportunity to get in front of many prospective employers in a short period of time. However, when you have such a fleeting timeframe, you need to be on the top of your networking game to make great connections. It’s important to also keep in mind that you’re not the only […]

As we enter into a new decade, you may be ready to start your career or explore new opportunities. Whatever your reason may be, we’re here to support you in your job search! To help you, here are 5 simple tips on how to better streamline your job search and make the most of your […]

In a perfect world, we’d all get along with our boss and we’d make a sizeable income doing what we loved doing. But in reality, sometimes we end up working under someone who has a leadership style that just doesn’t work. As adults, we realize that it’s impossible to get along with every single person […]

Do you long to work in many industries throughout your career? Think that making a switch might be next to impossible? You’re actually more likely to change jobs and industries than you think. According to recent studies, the average Canadian holds a whopping 15 jobs throughout their career! If you feel you’re ready to make […]

#ICYMI, we were live on Facebook and Instagram at the Egg Carton in downtown Toronto on December 11th, 2019 with the Chang School We spoke with Ian Williams, Instructor in the Crime Analytics Certification program at Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education and Manager of Analytics and Innovation with Toronto Police Service.⁠ […]

Exams are finally over, but what should you do now? There’s no sense in worrying about test results until they come out, so don’t feel guilty about taking a break! It’s important to relax and check-in with yourself after a stressful exam season. Studying for exams after a long semester drains a lot of mental […]