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Studying abroad is an exciting new adventure that can leave a lasting impact. Joseph Watson-MacKay, a Marketing Management alumnus at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Vancouver, B.C. studied abroad in Nagoya, Japan where he experienced the adventure of a lifetime that shaped who he is today. Before studying abroad, Joseph completed a one-year working holiday visa […]

A new grad Graphic Designer’s Top 5 tips to help you survive the last year of your Graphic Design program.

Being a Customer Business Development (CBD) Account Manager at Procter & Gamble is different than most sales jobs at other companies – it’s more like a consulting or management job.

Applying to jobs is a daunting process – we totally get it. We’re committed to helping students, new grads and early career professionals hatch their dream jobs and to do that we want to help prepare you for actually applying! From writing the perfect resume and perfecting your cover letter to searching for your perfect […]

Originally from Vancouver, Thomas McLaughlin completed an honours Bachelor of Science degree in biophysics at the University of British Columbia.

Follow the career path of a nursing graduate from school through to becoming a Community Care Access Centre Case Manager five years later.

Starting a new job is nerve-wracking to say the least. For most, it is a combination of excitement and fear that manifests itself as butterflies in the pit of your stomach, the inability to sleep, and the constant worry about what you need to wear and bring. But every first day is also your first […]

Office Hours is real look behind the scenes for aspiring professionals. Students who are curious, driven and willing to go the egg-stra mile are drawn towards this unique opportunity to ask their industry questions and get honest answers. On November 22, 2018, we gave a sneak peak into the insurance industry. Together with Trevor Buttrum, […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]

“Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different; enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes (which it will); being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way (which it won’t).” – James Baraz Mindfulness is a type of meditation that encourages awareness […]

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 […]

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 […]