TalentEgg Career Incubator

It feels like you’re going through the same loop over and over. You’re mentally exhausted, and it seems like, no matter how many times you tweak your resume or embellish your cover letter, you’re simply invisible to employers. You picture your application drowning in a sea of thousands of other applications. Your friends are telling […]

Export Development Canada (EDC) is all about international business, finance and risk management. But, above all, EDC is about valuing its people, helping them grow and making them happy. We interviewed three early career employees from different departments to find out about their roles, what they love about working for EDC and why it’s is […]

“Travel Far Enough and You’ll Meet Yourself.” This is what Julia Schneider remembered as she studied abroad at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands to complete her Master’s of Economics.  Julia wasn’t new to the world of studying abroad. While attending high school, she did a two-week exchange to Dusseldorf, Germany. She loved it so much […]

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” […]

While networking can sometimes feel a little scary or you might be unsure where to start, Career Fairs can be a great way to practice and hone your skills. On May 2, Career Connections hosted a career fair which introduced students and new grads to 17 top employers in the insurance industry. TalentEgg was there […]

Fact (or fiction): Informational interviews are your way into a career opportunity. They are the key to getting your dream job or at least your foot in the door. They don’t take much effort or preparation, and they are basically your shortcut to getting employed. Right? Not so much. While an informational interview is a […]

As a student or new grad, navigating the insurance industry can seem daunting, especially when you have little experience or are unfamiliar with all of the ins and outs of how the industry works. You may have already written your resume, but if you want to get an inside look at the industry, one of […]

We’re back with practical tips for writing a resume that will help you get noticed by employers in the insurance industry and give you a great chance to be invited for an interview. Equipped with the understanding of the goal of a resume, information on how to get started, and some do’s and don’ts… it’s […]

Good news – the Vehicle & Equipment Finance industry has a wide range of roles for students and grads. But which is right for you?

Choosing the right industry is key to a successful career. Find out why these new grads decided to get their start in Vehicle & Equipment Finance!

We’ve all heard the “typical path” to launching a successful career. You get good grades in high school, get accepted to post secondary, get even better grades, graduate, and then enter the workforce. But why not get a jumpstart on gaining work experience while you’re studying? For many students, working while studying is a necessity, […]

As a career-driven young adult, you might be keen on landing that perfect internship to help you get closer to the job of your dreams. BUT… getting that dream work opportunity isn’t the only way you can gain valuable experience for the working world. In fact, you don’t have to look any further than leadership […]