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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 […]

It’s the time of year we start to think about what we’re going to do this summer. Some of us will travel, some will continue our part-time jobs, and some will start their career journey by getting a summer internship! If you’re looking to get ahead, finding an internship is highly recommended. Internships give you […]

Applying to jobs is a daunting process – we totally get it. We’re committed to helping students, new grads and early career professionals hatch their dream jobs and to do that we want to help prepare you for actually applying! From writing the perfect resume and perfecting your cover letter to searching for your perfect […]

Social media seems to be growing in popularity every day. From connecting with friends and family on Facebook, scanning through the news on Twitter, to picking out your next vacation by searching #vacation on Instagram, social media is an integral part of our lives. What you post, when you post and how you post all […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]

The questions we ask ourselves when fine-tuning our resume usually go like this: What makes me a valuable candidate for this job? What is it I have to offer? How can I demonstrate that in as few words as possible? What often sets ideal and weak applicants apart is their versatile skill set. Employers sifting […]

Get crackin’! There’s only one week left to apply to Odgers Berndtson’s CEOx1Day Program. So far we’ve shared Annu Puri’s story at Molson Coors and Olivia Poulin’s day at PayPal Canada. Now, we’re taking you on Grace Jin’s CEOx1Day journey with Jeff More, CEO of MineSense Technologies Ltd. Grace Jin Sauder School of Business, University […]

Knowing what to put in your portfolio and how to arrange it can be a daunting task. That’s why we’ve gathered some of our favourite tricks for creating a portfolio that will show off your talents and make you shine. 1. Don’t include everything We know it can be tempting to include everything you’ve done, […]

“Unfortunately, today is your last day with the company.” Getting laid off can be sudden and can hit hard. It can be a departmental mass exodus, or a quiet restructure around the edges of the firm. Whatever the case is, it’s never the high point of one’s career. Suddenly your cushy pensioned job has been […]

“So, what are you going to do now?” – asks everyone (including yourself) after graduation. You know how the post-graduation conversation goes. So, what’s the game plan for the rest of your life? Some may have their career lined up as soon as they step off the grad stage, while others can hardly wait to […]

There are so many opportunities to hatch a meaningful career in Insurance! On April 26th, we hosted our Office Hours event with Trevor Buttrum, Program Manager at Career Connections. We covered a variety of topics, including top roles in insurance, professional development, networking tips, interview tips, and more. If you could’t make the live event, […]

It’s increasingly important for many students and grads to find a career with purpose. Studies have indicated that Millennials value purpose and fulfillment more than a large paycheck. They want to know that what they are doing is making an impact, for themselves and for others. When you feel connected to your job, organization and […]