Véronique Bélinge

Véronique Bélinge is the Professional Development Coordinator at the Telfer School of Management Career Centre. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Translation, an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences with a specialization in International Studies and Modern Languages as well as a Master of Arts in World Literatures and Cultures. With 20+ years of combined experience in translation, revision, copywriting, copyediting, publicity writing, digital content creation, and corporate messaging, she provides B.Com. and MBA students with personal branding and career coaching services encompassing everything from resumé tailoring to LinkedIn and interview techniques.

The Telfer Career Centre turns 20!

The 2023-2024 academic year was a special one for the Telfer Career Centre as it proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary! Learn more about the amazing achievements of this team in full bloom.

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Humans of Telfer ─ Othmane Kettani

Let's get to know Othmane Kettani, a 4th-year Human Resources Management and Marketing student (CO OP), and Senior Ambassador of the Telfer Career Centre.

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Applying for a job using ChatGPT: three considerations to factor in

Thinking of using a conversational robot to generate resumés, cover letters and answers to interview questions. Before taking the leap, read the following article.

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Building a strong resumé as an international student

Telfer international students, follow the tips and action plan prepared by several international uOttawa alumni who now lead a vibrant career at Telfer!

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Which vegetable are you? Your professional branding in focus

When it comes to professional branding, the recipe is simple: consistency, intentionality, and a few easy steps you can implement as your start off the academic year.

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LinkedIn challenge: buff up your profile in 40 days

Here are 40 easy, yet meaningful daily steps that will help you take your profile from “couch potato” to LinkedIn athlete!

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Humans of Telfer ─ Alexis Kuper

5th-year Marketing student. Head Ambassador, Ambassador Program, Telfer Career Centre

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Meet YOUR Career Centre team for 2023-2024

Telfer students, meet YOUR Career Centre Team, a group of dedicated specialists working towards one goal: furthering your career development and promoting your professional success.

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My First Job

Three of our Telfer leaders: Amanda Richardson, Matt Archibald, and Dean Stéphane Brutus, shared valuable insights from their first jobs.

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Mastering Professional Etiquette: It Starts in University!

Etiquette, both in the workplace and in academia, is one of the most important skills to master for a successful career. It can make the difference between progress and stagnation.

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Applying for a Job Without Sabotaging your Chances: Your Favourite Employers Share Their Do’s and Don’ts

Here’s a FILTER-FREE digest of the feedback we’ve gathered for you this year from some of the most sought after employers.

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Black History Month: Humans of Telfer Spotlight

To honour Black History Month, the Telfer Career Centre presents a special issue highlighting the achievements of two special members of the Black #telfernation.

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Asma Nsiri, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Mental Health and Wellness Counsellor.

Why Self-Care Is Probably the Skill You Need to Build ASAP as Part of Your Career Development

This fall, the Career Centre Team at the Telfer School of Management is proud to tackle the topic of self-care from the perspective of Asma Nsiri, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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The 2022 Career Centre Celebration: Sunshine, Successes and Smiles

University Square. Tuesday, May 10, around 5:00 PM. It was a sight to be seen. Something from another era, some people might say....

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Avoiding Physical Contact - Post-Pandemic Networking.

The Subtle Art of Networking in Person in a Post-Pandemic Context

As in-person events are slowly making a comeback (Houraaay!), we are bound to ask ourselves how to best approach our colleagues as well as prospective clients and recruiters at professional...

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Black History Month: Three Inspiring Telfer Students Share their Thoughts, Hopes, and Pride

Since its official recognition by the House of Commons in December 1995, following a motion introduced by the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable...

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The 4 career platforms/apps you need for a successful fall term

The professional world has evolved considerably over the last 18 months, a vast array of virtual networking, recruitment and meeting technologies have come to play a crucial role in the way we...

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Five Virtual Networking Goals to Set for Yourself this Fall Term… and tips to achieve them

After several months of confinement (and a very, very slow de-confinement), we are finally approaching our very first all-virtual back‑to‑school season.

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The Worst Mistakes You Could Make in Your Cover Letter

As anachronic as a formal letter may appear in this era of rapid and instant communications, the cover letter remains a key component of your self-marketing package. Although not all employers...

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How to Nail Your Next Video Interview

If you are looking for a job and have not yet been interviewed for a job via Zoom, Teams, Skype, or any kind of video platform, you may be part of a minority. You probably already know the...

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Beating the Bots: Why You Need to Know About ATS Before You Apply for Any Job

Telfer job seekers, did you know that: More often than not, before your application reaches the desk of a recruiter, it must be flagged by what we call an applicant tracking system...

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Change, Creativity, and Resilience: How Your Telfer Student Services Centre Has Adapted to the COVID 19 Pandemic

We are now midway through the summer break. As many of you are about to start their next summer class or a new part-time job, our leaders here at the Student Services Centre are finally able to...

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COVID-19 – Your Virtual Coffee Chat Checklist

If you have been living under a rock lately or simply too busy studying or working (in which case, good for you!), you may have missed our latest Instagram Live session and online workshop on...

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COVID-19 – Looking for a Job? Here is What Recruiters Think You Should Be Doing Right Now

You know it. I know it. Everyone knows it. Times are strange, circumstances, unprecedented, and job prospects, uncertain. What you may not know, however, is that recruiters are still very much...

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COVID-19 – Embracing Change: How the Telfer Student Services Centre is Evolving

Spring invariably brings hope and new beginnings, and in 2020, it has forced us to embrace change like never before. This week, we want to highlight the positive side of change by looking at...

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COVID-19: Four Reasons Why You Should Start Using LinkedIn Learning this Spring

Whether you are graduating next fall or in three years, chances are you already know that your education does not stop at the classroom door, and that to attract job offers, you will need more...

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COVID-19: Three Easy Ways to Practice Self-care

While most of us are already aware of the importance of maintaining a healthy fitness routine and eating a balanced diet, it is now more crucial than ever to develop another skill set that can...

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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...

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Like a Boss: Leveraging a Non-Business-Related Summer Job

Let’s face it. Although most Telfer students were hoping to land a summer job in their field of study, many spent the last few months selling clothes or serving food. Sometimes, one simply has...

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Like a Boss - Five Pieces of Professional Advice I Wish I Had Received Earlier in My Career, vol. 1

We are already midway through summer, and this welcome break from school may have given you the opportunity to take stock of what you have achieved so far, and to reflect on what you want to...

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Dressing the Part: 5 Common Myths About “Professional Attire”

As you evolve at the Telfer School of Management and enter the business world, slowly but surely, you will have to abide by a “professional attire” dress code, either for an interview or for...

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Like A Boss - Five Bad Habits That Might Be Holding You Back Professionally

As Telfer students, you are at a crucial stage of your life: one during which you can experiment, grow, and of course, make mistakes. The good news is that your years at Telfer are also the...

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Impressing Interviewers - Insightful Questions for a Lasting Impression

A very wise hiring manager once told me this: “Not asking any questions during an interview is shooting oneself in the foot. As a recruiter, I see it as a lack of preparation and/or interest....

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Dressing the Part: The Elusive Notion of Business Casual Dressing

Of all dress codes, business casual is certainly the hardest to define, and yet the most common in the workplace. For most Telfer students, this ubiquitous concept may be just as hard, if not...

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