The questions we ask ourselves when fine-tuning our resume usually go like this: What makes me a valuable candidate for this job? What is it I have to offer? How can I demonstrate that in as few words as possible? What often sets ideal and weak applicants apart is their versatile skill set. Employers sifting […]
Get crackin’! There’s only one week left to apply to Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program. So far we’ve shared Annu Puri’s story at Molson Coors and Olivia Poulin’s day at PayPal Canada. Now, we’re taking you on Grace Jin’s CEOx1Day journey with Jeff More, CEO of MineSense Technologies Ltd. Grace Jin Sauder School of Business, University […]
Would you rather work for a firm where the entire team celebrates your success instead of being overly competitive? How about working for the fastest growing firm in Canada? Add flexible hours, office events throughout the year, banked overtime, and you get MNP – a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. […]
What comes to your mind when you hear the brand name of “Reynolds and Reynolds”? Is it cars? A big corporation? An established and well-known business? As a provider of business forms, management software, and professional services to car dealerships, Reynolds is all of that and much more! It’s an employer of choice that provides […]
Looking for a career that makes a positive change in Canada and the world? Consider taking the RHFAC Accessibility Assessor training course. Those that complete the course, field experience and pass the exam administered by CSA Group will become designated RHFAC Professionals who can conduct accessibility ratings as part of the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility […]
Every year at school my program organizes multiple networking events. Most students love the opportunity to meet new people and make valuable connections that could help them get a job. I am not one of those students. As an introvert and someone with social anxiety, I hate going to networking events. There are so many […]
Annu Puri School: University of Waterloo Location: Toronto Name of CEO: Frederic Landtmeters Don’t miss one of the most important opportunities in your student experience! Applications for the Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program are officially open. You have only a few more weeks to apply before the deadline on October 26th, 2018. Curious about the process and […]
Knowing what to put in your portfolio and how to arrange it can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve gathered some of our favourite tricks for creating a portfolio that will show off your talents and make you shine. 1. Don’t include everything We know it can be tempting to include everything you’ve done, […]
Olivia Poulin School: Brock University, Goodman School of Business Location: St. Catharines Name of CEO: Paul Parisi CEOx1Day is a unique chance for top students to try on a CEO hat for size! For one day, a top student is paired with a Chief Executive Officer to learn what it takes to lead a prominent organization. […]
“Unfortunately, today is your last day with the company.” Getting laid off can be sudden and can hit hard. It can be a departmental mass exodus, or a quiet restructure around the edges of the firm. Whatever the case is, it’s never the high point of one’s career. Suddenly your cushy pensioned job has been […]
Here we are again. Midterm season. If you find yourself struggling to prepare for those impending tests, you aren’t alone. That’s why we’ve gathered some useful study tips to set you up for success. There are three kinds of learners: auditory, visual and tactile. Whether you learn by hearing, seeing or doing, these study techniques […]
Making Preparations Meet Elizabeth Thompson. When she was 18, she lived in Paris, France while working as an “au-pair” (a live-in nanny) to a French family. Since then, she has longed for an opportunity to return to Europe. So when she was presented with a chance to study abroad in Europe, she knew she had […]