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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 […]

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé ce que les représentants commerciaux itinérants font chaque jour? Chaque travail dans la vente est différent et travailler chez Sysco est assurément une expérience unique. Lisez ce qui suit pour découvrir comment ces deux jeunes diplômés ont commencé leur carrière dans les ventes chez Sysco! Rachel Thistle Représentante commerciale itinérante Trent […]

Have you ever wondered what Outside Sales Representatives do every day? Every sales job is different, and working at Sysco is surely a unique experience. Read on to find out how these two recent grads hatched their careers in sales at Sysco! Rachel Thistle Outside Sales Representative Trent University Durham, Marketing and Entrepreneurship Post Graduate […]

We’re back with practical tips for writing a resume that will help you get noticed by employers in the insurance industry and give you a great chance to be invited for an interview. Equipped with the understanding of the goal of a resume, information on how to get started, and some do’s and don’ts… it’s […]

ICYMI: On March 20, TalentEgg was live with Trevor Buttrum, Career Connections Program Manager at the Insurance Institute. We answered your questions live on Instagram and Facebook about how you can hatch a rewarding, exciting and stable career in the insurance industry. Take a look at the stream below! Our special guest, Trevor, has over […]

Internships are an excellent way to get your foot in the door, get a feel for the industry and organization, gain experience in your field and make lasting connections! The main goal of most students seeking internships, though, is to secure full-time employment with the organization once the internship is over. That’s exactly what this […]

First impressions can sometimes last a lifetime. Be sure you make a good one! Having a killer elevator pitch is one way to make a lasting first impression. It allows you to succinctly share an idea or introduce yourself in a clear, concise way. The elevator pitch got its name as it can be delivered […]

Welcome to Part 2 of Workplace Critical Skills you need to succeed in Insurance. If you’re just seeing this for the first time, check out part 1 of this mini-series here. To give you a quick recap, we covered what exactly Workplace Critical Skills are and eggs-plored two of the three main categories. In this […]

To get ahead, you need to put in the time and effort to invest in yourself and your career. Education is an excellent way to gain knowledge, and it’s even better when it can be applied to your professional experience in the working world. This is part of what makes The G. Raymond Chang School […]

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is transforming its culture from within. Earlier last year, the office went under construction, removing walls and breaking barriers between departments to open up the workspace. Open workspaces are becoming a big trend in corporate environments in an effort to open up lines of communication, increase inclusivity in the workplace, and encourage […]

Interviews are nerve-wracking, which is why it’s so important to prepare. But what exactly does it mean – preparing for an interview? And how do you know what questions will even be asked? Here are 10 of the most common interview questions and some tips on preparing your answers to stand-out, and (hopefully) land the […]