Career Blog
Humans of Telfer – Ihsan
“Through my two years at Telfer, I have been able to meet so many amazing people, grown personally and professionally and got involved within the Telfer community! Read more ›
The Good Behaviours to Adopt During the Exam Period
The exam period is back, and for many students, it is the most stressful week of the year. Between review sessions, work and personal life, it is often difficult to find balance. Here are a few behaviours you would be wise to adopt in order to go through this period more easily. I hope these tips will be useful to you. Wishing you great success in your exams! Read more ›
COVID-19: Three Unsuspected Ways to Boost Your Career
As students and professionals, you are all profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Your classes are now given online, you may have been forced to interrupt your professional, volunteer and extracurricular activities, and many of you had to move out or even back home. Although you may feel powerless, you need to remember this: Read more ›
Humans of Telfer – Melanie
“I have been an ambassador for two consecutive years, and this can be attributed to the 3Ps that make up the Ambassadors Team: 1) the People; 2) the Passion; 3) the Purpose. The Ambassador Program has definitely opened up numerous opportunities for me and helped me grow. Most importantly, I found a family!” Read more ›
COVID-19: Three Tips to Ace your Final Exams
With the finals season a couple of days away, here are three tips to ace your exams in a new context. Read more ›
Humans of Telfer – Nora
“As a 2nd-year student who has recently switched from Management to Finance, I am grateful for all of the opportunities Telfer has offered me. From participating in the Co-op program to joining many different clubs like the University of Ottawa Muslim Students Association, UNICEF, and uOsmile; my university experience has been both busy and enriching. Read more ›
The Next Step – Tips on Writing a Follow-up Email After Your Interview
“I have just had an interview for my dream job! What is my next step? What can I do to increase my chance of getting the job?” Many students are unsure of what their next step should be after an interview. A professionnal follow-up email is a great way to establish connection with the interviewers and to get any updates or information regarding the position. Read more ›
Humans of Telfer – Rushika
“If there is one thing I have learned at Telfer, it is that students should take advantage of the amazing professors who teach at this school. They are extremely knowledgeable and are always happy to help us understand the class material or to give us some career advice. I truly believe that students will have an enriched undergraduate experience by talking to at least one of their professors during their time here.” Read more ›
Why Going on Exchange is Good for You
It’s almost a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity presented to you. No – it’s not only just presented to you: you are actually encouraged to take it. The opportunity to experience new countries, new cities, new people, new everything. And it’s handed to you on a silver plate by the University of Ottawa. Read more ›
Humans of Telfer – Belal
“As I am finishing up my undergrad here at the Telfer School of Management, I realize that I have learned so many invaluable lessons that apply not only to just school but to life in general. In short, meet as many people as possible, inside and outside Telfer. You never know who you may connect with and whether they can help you or not in your career goals. Read more ›
