career

When Emma Blackwood’s career path seemed up in the air after completing her undergraduate degree, she discovered a studying abroad opportunity that has shaped her future and helped her discover what she truly wants out of life and her career. Read about her journey of embarking on a four-year study abroad program in Australia and […]

Hard skills are the professional and technical requirements of a job. These are developed through school and work experience in particular fields. Some “hard” skills are fairly general, such as word processing and data management. While others are specific, like driving a truck or coding a website. Soft skills, on the other hand, generally apply […]

Imagine never flying on a plane before. Picture going to study abroad to a country across the globe, where almost everything is different. Terrifying? Or exciting? Probably a little bit of both. That’s exactly how Megan Graham felt when she decided to spend a semester in Japan. Name: Megan Graham Hometown: Kamloops Home School: Thompson […]

Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you will make, so why not choose a path that offers variety and flexibility? A career in insurance provides opportunities to be involved in a stable and constantly growing industry. Whether you’re a people person, math extraordinaire, an excellent planner, or a strategic thinker, […]

Looking for work can often be extremely challenging and frustrating. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Volunteering isn’t just about giving back to your community. It’s also a great way to build skills and experience, network and cultivate references, and hone your job application skills. Let’s delve into the five ways volunteering can […]

TJX Canada is known for its retail brands (Winners, HomeSense and Marshalls) in Canada, but with all of that product, have you ever wondered who’s supporting the process? Merchandise Assistants at TJX Canada are an integral part of the merchandising operations team, giving support to the buyers, vendors and the product lifecycle. We had the […]

It has become the norm for employers to have some sort of policy on corporate social responsibility or CSR for short (which is 100% a good thing!). According to the Millennial Impact Report, Millennials, now more than ever before, care greatly about working for organizations that have policies on social responsibility. Since at least 40 […]

Completing your undergraduate degree is both an exciting milestone and a daunting occasion. It’s the official mark of leaving student life behind and moving forward in the world, but it’s also the moment you lose the daily structure school provides and must ponder what your next step will be. For many, there are two main […]

Job fairs are a great opportunity to get in front of many prospective employers in a short period of time. However, when you have such a fleeting timeframe, you need to be on the top of your networking game to make great connections. It’s important to also keep in mind that you’re not the only […]

When a company truly cares about employee growth, you know you’ve hit the career jackpot. While it seems like common sense to invest in your employees by offering them opportunities to grow as a professional, a lot of places just don’t. “We know from our national survey of Gen Y and Z job seekers, that […]

As we enter into a new decade, you may be ready to start your career or explore new opportunities. Whatever your reason may be, we’re here to support you in your job search! To help you, here are 5 simple tips on how to better streamline your job search and make the most of your […]

In a perfect world, we’d all get along with our boss and we’d make a sizeable income doing what we loved doing. But in reality, sometimes we end up working under someone who has a leadership style that just doesn’t work. As adults, we realize that it’s impossible to get along with every single person […]