Lifestyle

Twinkling holiday lights, cozy sweaters, gift-giving and seasonal coffee drinks — it’s that festive time of year again! Suppose you’re a coffee lover located in the Greater Toronto Area and are looking to put a holiday spin on your morning wake-up drink. In that case, here are a couple of chains and local options for […]

Considering the ongoing pandemic, many students, new grads and working professionals will often come across the struggle with ensuring the income they make can sustainably provide for themselves. In particular, for students and recent grads, Christmas shopping for friends and family members can be financially overwhelming. However, many cheaper alternatives create a unique yet affordable […]

The holidays are fast approaching, and people are busy planning their winter getaways, preparing for their upcoming finals, and buying gifts for their loved ones. The holidays are a perfect time for friends, family, cozy fireplaces, and having a vision for yourself for the next year!  When crafting your new year’s resolution, self-reflection and goal […]

During your first holiday season at a new job, it’s not uncommon to debate whether you should exchange gifts with your co-workers. Maybe you want to buy something nice for your close work friends, but not for the whole office. Or, you want to thank your boss for doing a great job but don’t want […]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students, recent graduates and working adults experienced a shift from in-person workplaces and schooling to working and studying from home. This changed the lives of many socially, but people also had to adapt their homes to become functional workspaces.  As the pandemic continues, the risk of universities, schools, and workplaces […]

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 […]

More and more companies are embracing remote work following the stay-at-home order during the pandemic. Regardless, the trend for remote work is here to stay. In 2020, the company Growmotely conducted a study asking professionals what they think about remote work. Results showed the majority of responses are in favour of remote work continuing post-pandemic. […]

It can be hard to imagine getting vacation time off, let alone getting the days off that you want! This effect is even more substantial when you’re relatively young and new to the workforce. Broaching the topic of time off with your boss can feel overwhelming.  However, don’t fret; We’ve got some tips and tricks […]

Being organized is a cultural and generational skill set, and it’s a trait that individuals have to be trained and taught constantly. So, how can individuals improve their organization? Luckily, there are virtual and in-person training sessions, tools (ex: agendas/planners, Google calendar, posted notes and to-do lists) and resources (ex: articles, journals and books). These […]

Did you know that it is possible to suffer burnout from job searching? Common signs of job search burnout include feeling overwhelmed or stressed by simple tasks, poor health, being more irritable and frustrated than usual, and a lack of social interaction. Though job searching can be a daunting task for any student, new graduate, […]

Recently, the TalentEgg team was able to sit down with Suzanne Caniglia, a National Sales Manager for Independent Schools with Education First Tours (EF Tours). Our goal was to determine what makes a sales position at EF Tours different from a traditional sales job. We learned that a career in sales with EF Tours is […]