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On May 14th, 2020 TalentEgg, Career Connections, the Insurance Institute of Canada and video interview partner VideoBio virtually hosted the final round of the inaugural Pitch Competition for students and new grads. 10 teams, from some of Canada’s top business schools, each prepared a pitch on dynamic and innovative ways to inspire and empower post-secondary […]

Since the legalization of recreational cannabis use in Canada, there has been an emergence of roles and opportunities to work in this new and expansive industry. This is where The Business of Cannabis course offered by Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education comes in. It is an introductory course intended to give […]

A semester is months-long. When you’re constantly studying and working on assignments, you can fall into a serious burnout – and sometimes, this decline in your energy and motivation is so gradual that you don’t notice it happening. If you’re feeling burnt out, stop and think: What can you do right now to help yourself? […]

As a University of Toronto Commerce student, Khadija Waseem was frustrated that her classes “encouraged young women to be in business, but you still don’t see them in decision-making spaces, and you don’t see them as the heads of organizations”. Born and raised in Toronto, as a hijab-wearing young woman actively involved in her community, […]

You’ve been thinking about quitting your job for weeks. Months, even. You’ve even made a complete pros and cons list with absolutely anything that you could come up with. And you’ve finally made a decision – it’s time to call it quits. Leaving a job – willingly – can be one of the most liberating […]

Hassan Ghazi knew that he wanted a change in his life. He had a yearning for exploration and experiencing something new. After researching various options, he came to a decision. He was going to pack up and move to Brno, Czech Republic for a semester. He had always loved the idea of studying in Europe […]

Feeling stuck? Well, it might be time for a big change. It’s only natural that we make a couple (or several) career changes over the course of our lifetime. Because if you really think about it… how is it even possible to commit to one definitive career path before actually going out there and wholeheartedly […]

Completing your undergraduate degree is both an exciting milestone and a daunting occasion. It’s the official mark of leaving student life behind and moving forward in the world, but it’s also the moment you lose the daily structure school provides and must ponder what your next step will be. For many, there are two main […]

Burnout is no joking matter. And as a student working hard, maybe also working a part-time job, you’re at risk for running yourself into the ground if you don’t take the time to actually take care of yourself. The worst part about burnout is that it sneaks up on you. It can happen without you […]

No experience? No problem! Crafting the perfect resume can be a challenge for anyone, but if you’re a student with little-to-no experience, it can be a nightmare. You want to stand out, you want to get hired, but you’ve got nothing to show that you can do the work. So, what do you do? Before […]

Internships are an amazing opportunity to gain work experience, earn a credit, and make valuable connections. But for some lucky interns at BMO, it also prepared them for a new role once they returned to school. During their Summer Internships with BMO, they demonstrated their ability to connect with students and forge relationships with key […]

Being in a new environment, meeting people from across the world, learning lifelong skills, and gaining independence makes study abroad a time for important personal growth. In addition to the wonderful life experience that studying abroad offers, one of the lesser known benefits of studying abroad is the opportunities it presents for professional development. Fear […]