industry

There are various reasons that people are drawn to the social service industry. Generally, the social service industry incorporates working in different sectors such as health, education, corrections and, of course, social work. Government and non-profit organizations offer opportunities to support vulnerable populations through social service work. During the pandemic, this sector has shown an […]

Creative industries are designed to prepare students for communication, design, media, entertainment, arts and culture fields. This field sends students to work in diverse workforces through an intersection of creativity, business, and cultures, such as fashion lines, ebooks, and films. Depending on the creative-content modules you choose, you will land the right job after graduation. […]

Wondering how much you could expect to make in your first “real” job? Then this article is for you! It will help you figure out which roles in your field get paid the best, and which skills you will need to apply. We will go over some common entry level positions in detail to help […]

Gaining co-op and internship experience is crucial to the success of your career. These roles are a great way to gain work experience, learn professional soft skills, and can help you decide what field of work you want to do after graduation.  However, what you might be currently struggling with is: “How do I land […]

Do you long to work in many industries throughout your career? Think that making a switch might be next to impossible? You’re actually more likely to change jobs and industries than you think. According to recent studies, the average Canadian holds a whopping 15 jobs throughout their career! If you feel you’re ready to make […]

When most of us enter the world of job hunting, we probably expect our hard skills to be our primary asset. Hard skills are tangible, teachable skills that are typically acquired through formal education, and which serve as a baseline for employees in any given field. For instance, knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a hard […]

While networking can sometimes feel a little scary or you might be unsure where to start, Career Fairs can be a great way to practice and hone your skills. On May 2, Career Connections hosted a career fair which introduced students and new grads to 17 top employers in the insurance industry. TalentEgg was there […]

If you missed the first part of this article that talks about setting up and preparing for the informational interview, read it here. If you think you’ve got it, read on to find out how to act and what to ask during the meeting and, arguably the most important part, how to follow up afterwards. […]

Si vous n’avez pas lu la première partie de cet article, qui aborde les façons d’obtenir une entrevue informative et de s’y préparer, vous pouvez le faire ici. Si vous pensez vous y connaître suffisamment à ce chapitre, poursuivez votre lecture pour savoir ce qu’il faut faire et demander pendant la réunion, et, surtout, comment […]

Fact (or fiction): Informational interviews are your way into a career opportunity. They are the key to getting your dream job or at least your foot in the door. They don’t take much effort or preparation, and they are basically your shortcut to getting employed. Right? Not so much. While an informational interview is a […]

Fait (ou fiction) : Les entrevues informatives sont le meilleur moyen d’accéder à une occasion de carrière. Elles vous offrent la possibilité d’obtenir l’emploi de vos rêves ou, à tout le moins, de vous en approcher. Elles exigent peu d’efforts ou de préparation et constituent en quelque sorte un raccourci vers votre embauche. Vrai? Eh […]

Today commemorates the tragedy of The École Polytechnique Massacre. On December 6, 1989, 14 young women (12 of whom were engineering students at École Polytechnique in Montreal) were killed by an outraged gunman, who specifically targeted women in this gender-based violent attack. Many of the female students were in their last year of engineering programs […]