grad

If you’ve ever wondered what an innovative and exciting engineering company looks like, look no further than SNC-Lavalin! They are a world-renowned company pushing the boundaries in fields like water, power, buildings, transportation, defense, nuclear, and more. They strongly focus on connecting people, data, and technology to develop practical, effective solutions to lead young people […]

The nationwide shutdown has birthed an entire movement of individuals who left their traditional jobs in pursuit of being their own boss with freelance work. Working from home exposed the many flaws of the modern professional landscape, creating something desired outside of a conventional job and into freelance work for many.  Many people began freelancing […]

#ICYMI We were live on Facebook and Instagram on February 20, 2020 with recruiters from Rogers Communications. Our President, Mary Barroll, sat down with Anna Servedio and Denise Bang to answer your questions about networking, connecting at campus events, how to stand out to employers and so much more. If you missed the live event, […]

#ICYMI we were live on Facebook and Instagram (yes, at the same time!) with Career Connections on Thursday, February 13th with Trevor Buttrum, Program Manager at the Insurance Institute.  Trevor has over 15 years of experience in career development and campus recruitment. We had the chance to ask your questions live about the insurance industry, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Life is stressful and busy. Sooner or later, we all need a break. And while many of us turn to television, there are some really great alternatives for a mental break that don’t involve hanging out with the Kardashians. It seems that our standard operating procedure for relaxing and taking a break these days is […]

When you’re a student, money can be tight and your schedule can be even tighter. So, while you want to bring in some extra cash you don’t want to jeopardize your GPA or the search for your dream job. What’s a millennial to do? Fire up all cylinders and get yourself a “side hustle.” While […]

Burnout is no joking matter. And as a student working hard, maybe also working a part-time job, you’re at risk for running yourself into the ground if you don’t take the time to actually take care of yourself. The worst part about burnout is that it sneaks up on you. It can happen without you […]

We spend a lot of our time in the workplace (unless you’ve managed to land a sweet remote position), so working in an environment that we find enjoyable can be a major game-changer. In essence, finding the right cultural fit isn’t about becoming best friends with every single person you meet at work. But rather, […]

When you hear about volunteering as a student, you may be thinking: “But… volunteer opportunities aren’t paid!” “It’s impractical to volunteer so much time for an interest” “It would probably be better for my resume to have paid experience instead”. Although these are easy to believe because you’ve heard them so often, they aren’t always […]

Even with education, landing an entry-level job presents a big challenge. A lot of job postings for entry-level positions, if not all, require you to have at least a year or more of related job experience. But, how are you supposed to get experience in the first place? This has been an issue professionals have […]