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Internships are an amazing opportunity to gain work experience, earn a credit, and make valuable connections. But for some lucky interns at BMO, it also prepared them for a new role once they returned to school. During their Summer Internships with BMO, they demonstrated their ability to connect with students and forge relationships with key […]

We meet so many people on a daily basis: from new colleagues in the office to people we interact with in stores and strangers on the street. Do you ever stop and think of the impression you’re giving? Ideally, you always want to uphold a great impression of yourself while being true to your character, […]

When you think of embarking on an egg-citing career, insurance may not come to mind, but it should! You may think it’s only about cars, businesses, and homes, but the industry is so much more and offers a variety of roles to start your career. Insurance can protect you in times of need and touches […]

Whether you’ve started classes for the first time this year or continuing your studies, the reality of being a part of institutionalized education is suddenly delivered again: midterms and finals. Not only is anxiety a nasty side effect of the exam seasons, but also many are uncertain of their study habits’ effectiveness. Many factors influence […]

Insurance is the third pillar of the financial services sector (standing next to wealth management/investment and banking)… and, while it may be seemingly unknown as a potential career, it impacts virtually everything we do in life and in business. So, why should you consider it as a potential career destination? The question should really be […]

It feels like you’re going through the same loop over and over. You’re mentally exhausted, and it seems like, no matter how many times you tweak your resume or embellish your cover letter, you’re simply invisible to employers. You picture your application drowning in a sea of thousands of other applications. Your friends are telling […]

In case you missed it, we had the chance to sit down live on Facebook and Instagram with Gaby Patenaude, Talent Acquisition – Campus Recruitment at Export Development Canada to answer students and new grad career questions. During the TalentEgg Talks event she shared her company’s vision, mission and hiring practise. She explained what EDC is looking […]

Travelling was something that Sydney Sickinger knew was in her blood from the very beginning. Being curious about other cultures her whole life, Sydney decided to embark on an exchange program for one year in Brazil, a nation far from her hometown in Milton, Ontario. Beginning Her Adventure As a grade 11 student, Sydney’s journey […]

Export Development Canada (EDC) is all about international business, finance and risk management. But, above all, EDC is about valuing its people, helping them grow and making them happy. We interviewed three early career employees from different departments to find out about their roles, what they love about working for EDC and why it’s is […]

“Travel Far Enough and You’ll Meet Yourself.” This is what Julia Schneider remembered as she studied abroad at Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands to complete her Master’s of Economics.  Julia wasn’t new to the world of studying abroad. While attending high school, she did a two-week exchange to Dusseldorf, Germany. She loved it so much […]

September is here, and once again it’s happened way too quickly! How do you get into the frame of mind to go back to school, after the long and beautiful days we often enjoy during the summer months? Here are three suggestions to start you off in the right direction. While this isn’t a comprehensive […]

Insurance is a thriving and evolving industry. When you think of jobs in insurance, sales and customer service are probably the first that come to mind. But this industry has so many great careers that you never knew existed!  In this article, not only will you explore these diverse roles, but as bonus, you’ll be […]