Career Blog
"In general, my experience at Telfer has been good. I found the classes from some professors quite stimulating. I was also involved in clubs and extracurricular activities that gave me the opportunity to make the most of my academic experience. I find that the activities provided by the Career Centre help students develop skills and build their professional profile. I'm supposed to go to Madrid in the winter for an international exchange. I would like to improve my third language, which is Spanish, and gain a better understanding of international markets, especially European markets with which I’m less familiar. Since my professional goal is to pursue a career abroad, I will benefit a lot from this exchange."
- Olivia T.
4th-year International Management student
TA for ADM 1700 class
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“My time here at Telfer has been challenging so far. Despite these challenges, my experiences have been rewarding. Telfer has allowed me to study in French immersion, as well as to gain valuable volunteer and work experience. After much hard work and determination, I am proud to say that I was admitted into the CO-OP program. Ultimately, through my developing skills, I have learned to overcome these obstacles by setting goals, being persistent and managing my time.”
- Heather O.
2nd Year Finance Student
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“Be yourself. What does it mean to be yourself - it starts with knowing yourself. If we are our self, our different uniqueness will be useful to a company or for any task. We always just need to be our self- that is how we are more efficient, performing better as our self.”
- Louis Tassé
Senior Human Resources Vice-President
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
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“Be bold in figuring out your WHY. I had the opportunity to explore different programs, meet people from different nations (and in different nations), learn to fail without fear, and grow my depth and breadth of experience with the support of a community.
Telfer offers business students incredible opportunities, but you need to figure out how to uniquely leverage them. I was bold in my pursuit to figure out what my skills are and where my passions lie.”
- Naomi H.
Telfer Alumni
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“I heard about being a Career Centre ambassador through a friend who was also applying for the position. I realized I didn’t want to limit my extracurricular experience to specific clubs but to expand my experiences to include something that is more general to the student body. I knew as a Career Centre ambassador I would be stepping out of my comfort zone, since I would be constantly networking with students, employers, as well as Career Centre staff.
If you want to get involved, I strongly recommend applying to be an ambassador, you’ll gain a lot of meaningful friendships as well as experiences!”
- Yasmina Z.
2nd Year Telfer Student
Career Centre Ambassador
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“I’ve learned that it's really important to try to expose myself to situations where I might not be very comfortable. Challenging myself to network and practice skills that I might not necessarily have naturally has really helped me become who I am today.”
- Jane O'Reilly
Organizational Behaviour Professor
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"The fact that I chose a specialization in Finance can be explained in part by my family culture: almost all of my family works in this field. I also have a passion for numbers, and the Finance program was the ideal choice. When I came to Telfer, I had expectations just from an academic standpoint, but I gained so much more: I worked as a teaching assistant, I was president of a competition and I also did CO-OP internships.
My life at Telfer alternates between classes, internships and group projects. I also love being a teaching assistant because I want to have a positive impact on my fellow students. I make good use of the CO-OP Office’s and the Career Centre’s resources. Apart from these resources, I try to maintain good relationships with professors like Mr. Saadi with whom I worked on a research project, and who later became a mentor for me. However, life at Telfer hasn’t been without its share of less pleasant experiences. I encountered several problems in my group projects, mainly due to personality differences. I am someone who hates procrastination; I prefer to plan my projects in advance, which is not the case for some people. Still, these are all useful experiences for my future career. My long-term dream is to be a professor and researcher in Finance, and why not, to come back here to teach."
- Aïcha T.
4th-year Finance student
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"The scariest moment for me at Telfer was in my second year when I realized all my plans had to change. I went to a Career Centre workshop and started talking to the relationship managers, Kimberley and Caroline. They told me I needed to network more than I initially thought (since I was no longer in co-op) and get to know myself better. This pushed me to get my Career Development Certificate and really get involved.
Now I feel much better, and I know where I am heading. This year I wanted to focus on academics and case competitions since I really enjoy the experience you gain from them. Getting involved with the Career Centre has also been a fantastic experience.
On a personal note, I think that the best drink at Starbucks is a creation my friend suggested. You take an iced peach green tea lemonade and substitute the lemonade for apple juice then add an extra shot of peach. I drink it so fast, I usually need a Venti to last me."
- Simone A.
Co-Head Ambassador, JDC
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"Over the past four years, I've made numerous friends here at Telfer. It's not just meeting other students in classrooms or surviving final exams; it’s getting involved with the 13 clubs the faculty has to offer. With encouragement from other people, you find your stride and discover who you are as a person. I've been a part of 6 organizations within Telfer over the past 4 years. Some of my roles have been long-term, with CASCO and Enactus, and some short-term, like the Entrepreneurship Club. I'm doing various tasks and experiencing volunteer work that has allowed me to get out of my comfort zone, and helped me discover who I am. The most significant and valuable takeaway from my time at Telfer has been the ability to diversify my skill set, thanks to the Telfer Career Centre. I wouldn't have the experiences I have today if it wasn't for the Telfer network and the ability to put myself out there. Knowing that the students will support and accept me for who I am, has been priceless."
- Adnan S.
4th year student
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"The Digital Marketing Development Program generated so much interest last winter that we decided to make it into a course. I am one of two instructors for the English class, along with Jonathan Simon. We wanted to do something different, so we partnered with PageCloud and Klipfolio to bring students a course which is innovative and practical. The course has no textbook and all student assignments are done on the website so they can get real-life experience; they build a personal branding website and practice the topics explored in class, all while developing a digital footprint that will help them to secure employment.
We have also integrated speakers from different companies, who speak about different topics such as analytics, SEO, content marketing, IX/UX, etc. Our goal is to provide students with exposure to the skills, knowledge, and networks required to work in this field.
Students also have the option to attend our annual Marketing Trip to Toronto. This year, we will visit Google, 500 PX, Proctor & Gamble, Rogers, and WE Charity. This trip is designed to introduce students to Toronto’s digital marketing ecosystem."
- Kimberley
Relationship Manager at the Career Centre and Digital Marketing Instructor