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For two years I hired summer students for a hostel front desk in Montreal, positions that were relatively popular within my university. I saw a huge range of students in the job interviews, and subsequently, a huge range of interview styles, ranging from “doing it for the good vibes” to business school student precision. While […]

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 […]

World Wildlife Fund Canada is the country’s largest international conservation organization with the active support of hundreds of thousands of Canadians. They connect the power of a strong global network to on-the-ground conservation efforts across the nation. Now they’re bringing conservation to campus – with your help! WWF’s Living Planet @ Campus supports post-secondary students […]

Everyone has experienced it at one point or another – an all-nighter working on a big paper or a jam-packed day at work. Often it can be difficult to maintain focus and productivity when working for long periods of time, which can drastically affect your work! Here are some practical tips to help you stay […]

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 […]

Feeling nervous before an exam? You’re not alone! Many students put off studying simply because they’re overwhelmed by the work. It’s important, however, to study smarter, not necessarily longer, to ace your test! Everyone has their own study methods that they swear work. Some stay up all night to review their notes, others form big […]

We’ve all heard the “typical path” to launching a successful career. You get good grades in high school, get accepted to post secondary, get even better grades, graduate, and then enter the workforce. But why not get a jumpstart on gaining work experience while you’re studying? For many students, working while studying is a necessity, […]

As a career-driven young adult, you might be keen on landing that perfect internship to help you get closer to the job of your dreams. BUT… getting that dream work opportunity isn’t the only way you can gain valuable experience for the working world. In fact, you don’t have to look any further than leadership […]

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 […]

Ali Najaf 2016 TalentEgg Student Judge Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University The TalentEgg Team is hard at work preparing for our 9th Annual TalentEgg National Campus Recruitment Excellence Awards. To determine which top Canadian employers, nonprofits schools and career educators deserve to win this year, we need top student judges to vote. We […]

When it comes to insurance, the industry is constantly changing and evolving with new technologies, trends, and innovations. Hatching a successful career in this industry means you need to have the flexibility to take on new challenges and adapt to changing circumstances. Gone are the days of needing only technical skills to launch your career. […]