Career advice

As the school year comes to an end, many students decide to take a gap year as the next step in their journey. A gap year usually occurs after high school, and students can take a semester or a year away from their regular studies to work, volunteer, or travel. Here are three ways you […]

When you apply for a job, the technical skills in the job description are critical – but it’s your soft skills that can help you get ahead in the interview and throughout your career. Many soft skills are sought-after and transferable in any role. It’s what makes you a great employee to work with. Here […]

Everyone has pronouns. English speakers learn pronouns at a very young age through exposure to these common ones: he/him, she/her, and they/them. People use pronouns to refer to others without having to repeat their names.  Pronouns also hold importance for everyone – they play a large role in helping people parse their own sense of […]

It can be a huge adjustment if you’ve never had a work from home job before. You might be nervous about many things you’ve never had to worry about before. Are you allowed to take breaks? How do sick days work? How do you stay on task with everything going on at home? Don’t worry, […]

You have it all planned out: your dream school, dream job, and your next big move. Then boom, you get hit with one rejection after another. It can cause you to feel like a failure and give up on achieving other goals. Learning how to rise above a setback can teach you how to embrace […]

Freelance writing can be a beneficial way to supplement your income in between studies or other work. Many freelance writers work part-time, and it can often be a flexible position depending on what type of freelance writing job you get. Some positions might be open on a rolling basis, such as TalentEgg’s Writer/Contributor Position, but […]

In this 3-part series on Voices of Inclusion with Career Connections, we will be talking to insurance industry professionals about their rewarding career paths, getting their valuable insights on equity, diversity, inclusion and offering you insider tips on how to hatch your own career in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. In this first instalment […]

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s important to appreciate our mothers and all that they have sacrificed for us. Show your mother a little extra love today, she deserves it! Remember to never take your mother’s advice for granted, they are the ones who provide you with all their wisdom and unconditional support. As an […]

It can be stressful to try and secure an internship, especially when you feel unqualified or underprepared. But today, I’m here to assure you that is not the case! You have tons of skills that make you a good candidate for the job you want, even if your only experience is in fast food or […]

In this TalentEgg Talks, we speak with three guests from MNP’s Northern Ontario offices, each with their own unique career story and insights to share with you about how you can grow a rewarding career at one of Canada’s leading accounting, tax, and business consulting firms. First, Indy Linares graduated from the University of Regina […]

At our latest TalentEgg Talks, Trevor Buttrum sits down with Career Connections representatives John McClelland, Chloe Lyons and Tendai Moyo. They delve into how insurance is being redefined by today’s game-changers like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and cyber security. First, John McClelland is a Partner at McClelland Insurance and a leader in building the next […]

The journalism industry is nothing short of fast-paced, competitive and ever-changing. In recent years, it’s evolved to focus on digital media and similar methods to produce the news. If you love writing and content creation, and are looking to pursue a career in journalism, here are five key skills you should know. 1. Interviewing the […]