Tips and Tricks

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, […]

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 […]

At BMO, students can use their talents and interests to make a real impact. Surrounding yourself with a team where you can learn, grow and be recognized for the great work that you do is what BMO is all about. With operations spanning the globe, BMO is looking to foster new experiences with a dynamic, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exams are finally over, but what should you do now? There’s no sense in worrying about test results until they come out, so don’t feel guilty about taking a break! It’s important to relax and check-in with yourself after a stressful exam season. Studying for exams after a long semester drains a lot of mental […]

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 […]