Tips and Tricks

What is ghosting? Maybe in 2019 it’s redundant to ask, but for those who might not know, ghosting is the practice of ending a relationship by abruptly closing all contact with someone, never to be heard from again. Typically, the term is used in the context of romantic relationships. However, it’s lately also come to […]

Looking for a job is tough! The average job seeker can spend a lot of time writing applications for multiple jobs at different companies. For new grads especially: the less professional experience you have, the more applications you send. It can become quite difficult to keep track of all the places you’ve applied to. So […]

Travelling was something that Sydney Sickinger knew was in her blood from the very beginning. Being curious about other cultures her whole life, Sydney decided to embark on an exchange program for one year in Brazil, a nation far from her hometown in Milton, Ontario. Beginning Her Adventure As a grade 11 student, Sydney’s journey […]

September is here, and once again it’s happened way too quickly! How do you get into the frame of mind to go back to school, after the long and beautiful days we often enjoy during the summer months? Here are three suggestions to start you off in the right direction. While this isn’t a comprehensive […]

A penny saved is a penny earned. That might as well be the motto of the average college student. There’s no end in sight for rising tuition costs, and on top of that, you have to purchase new textbooks every semester. Every dollar spent seems to push the boundaries of your budget until it threatens […]

Throughout your education and into your working career, you’ll quickly realize that working alone all the time just isn’t possible. Collaboration is not just a key soft skill to possess, but it’s integral to your success in the working world.  Simple enough, but there’s just one issue: how do you learn to work well with […]

You’ve made it! You put in the long hours of studying and passed your exams. Maybe you’ve already donned your cap, walked across that stage, and received your hard-earned diploma. Or perhaps you’ll be returning for your final year in the fall. In either case, you’re probably considering that upcoming transition into the “real world” […]

Ça y est! Vous avez consacré tout le temps qu’il fallait à vos études et vous avez réussi vos examens! Peut-être avez-vous déjà mis votre mortier, traversé la scène et reçu en mains propres le diplôme pour lequel vous avez si durement travaillé. Ou peut-être vous reste-t-il une dernière année d’étude, que vous entreprendrez l’automne […]

Picture this: It’s your first day on the new job, congrats! You’ve been applying to different positions for weeks, made it through several rounds of interviews, negotiated a job offer – and now you’re finally starting. You met your manager before and seemed to click – everything seemed great. Gingerly, you arrive at your desk […]

Summer’s here! While you’re probably excited to start relaxing, spending time with friends and family and “forgetting” about school (as much as possible), summer can be a stressful time if everyone around you is getting a head start on their careers with internships. Luckily for you, you don’t have to have an internship to make […]

Gone are the days of it being mandatory to meet someone face to face before hiring them. With technology constantly evolving, remote work has become a new “norm” and increasingly accepted by many forward-thinking organizations. Today’s employees no longer have to “punch clocks” to show that they’re working. Naturally, the evolution of flexible work-life is […]

If you haven’t heard, TalentEgg has just released new features for you to add a video pitch of yourself to your TalentEgg profile with your resume, also known as our Candidate Video Showcase, where it will be visible to employers searching for the perfect candidates. Your video pitch is the very first impression that your employer […]