career motivation

Have you ever found yourself staring down a job description you don’t quite qualify for? Don’t give up if your desired job feels just out of reach. Here’s how to increase your chances of getting hired by writing a great cover letter! Write from the job description, not your resume. When most people write a […]

Do you have a new job starting soon, but you have some time before your old job or internship ends and your new one begins? It is common to have time to transition between positions, especially when working several contract jobs, internships, and temporary jobs with varying timelines. This free time between jobs can range […]

Last year when we met Olivia Efford, she was one year into the Leadership Development Program (LDP) with Chick-fil-A. At that time, she was working as a Grand Opening Supervisor poised to open Toronto’s first Chick-fil-A location. Today, she’s a recent graduate of the program and is getting ready to operate and open her own […]

Have you ever had your resume roasted? It can be nerve-wracking, but we asked our TalentEgg community to submit their resumes for review by an IBM recruiter and many brave souls responded. For this TalentEgg Talks we selected three resumes that our President, Mary Barroll, and Susan Bebnowski, Campus Talent Acquisition Partner for IBM, critiqued. […]

Congratulations! You’ve made it to a very important milestone in your life, graduation! And with graduation comes the next step (if you’ve selected this path), a job. The process of getting a job can be overwhelming, and you might not know where to start. However, fear not – you’re not in this alone. There are […]

Maple Leaf Foods understands that leadership is not just a role or achievement, it’s an attitude and a skill that graduates can learn over time. That’s why for 22 years Maple Leaf Foods has been supporting graduates on their journey to become next generation leaders by providing them the opportunity to build a successful career […]

It’s no secret that this hasn’t been the most amazing summer for many students and new graduates. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all aspects of life, and students and new graduates have been hit particularly hard. TalentEgg’s 2020 Student and New Graduate COVID-19 Career survey has shown that 77% of students and 53% of […]

You must be wondering: “Can I or should I network during the COVID-19 pandemic?” Yes, of course you can! Right now is a great opportunity for students, new grads and professionals to network. COVID-19 has impacted all industries and fields but it doesn’t have to impact your career prospects. If you’re a student or a […]