How has your role as Coordinator for Jeux du Commerce impacted your experience at Telfer and you’re your personal life?
“Being a JDC Coordinator is more than I could have ever imagined....
I started working with children during my last year of high school as a way to make some extra pocket money, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I held a variety of positions...
“Once we’ve started our program, it becomes difficult to know if we’ve made the right choice. Theory and practice are often very different things!
This is why my advice to you would be...
When is the last time you thought of your dream career? Dream salary? Dream lifestyle? With our busy lives as students, once a new school year starts we don’t often think about our big-picture...
“My most memorable moment was when I joined JDC at the beginning of my first year. At the beginning, I was a little nervous – very nervous, actually – because I did not know much about case...
Spring break is over, and you’ve spent most of it studying for your upcoming exams. You’re sleep deprived and have only one thing in mind: assignments and midterms. You’ll rebuild your energy...
“What do you want to achieve in school? This question is not merely about your academic achievements, but also about your impact at school and on others. The connections we make while at Telfer...
Most of the time, we as students – and professionals – have to deal with a lot of pressure. Having to go to work, making sure we get good grades, trying to spend some time with our friends and...
Do you have any advice for students considering Telfer? “Find yourself a mentor. For a business student, there is no greater asset than having a mentor looking out for you and...
As Telfer students, we can gain many personal and social benefits while volunteering in our community. Volunteering can also help you achieve your career aspirations. So if you find yourself...
“I think that in order to get the most out of the 4 years at Telfer and to be as ready as you can by the time of graduation, you should always stay involved and be able to prioritize well....
Before entering my first CO-OP placement, I did not know what to expect. (I tend to freak-out over the unknown.) I imagined myself being overwhelmed with all the tasks and projects that I would...
As the President of CéTSC, what impact do you want to have on students, and how are you able to measure or notice the impact you are making? “Overall, I want to boost student...
"Coming to Telfer was an obvious choice to me: it was close to my family, and it allowed me to pursue my studies in French. What I did not expect, however, are the many opportunities to enrich...
Sitting in the car, on the bus or in the library? Maybe you are going to the gym or just lying in bed. Do you need some career advice, motivation, or entertainment? Here are my two favourite...
“Through my short time in Telfer, I have been able to meet many people who have influenced life on both fronts: professional and personal. Through Telfer, I have built friendships with people...
Late Monday, I finally decided to attend a school‑hosted networking event on my own. Just like a lot of students, I am looking to land a job in my field. One way to make yourself stand...
“One of my happiest memories while being a student at Telfer was the incredible friendships I made. To this day, I am still amazed at the fact that this school is a community and that everyone...
When applying for a position, you are often, if not always, asked to attach a cover letter along with your resume. Many believe that this is a step of the application process that can be...
I’ve been working for the government for about nine months. As a student working in the account payable department as a finance clerk, I get to see the whole process from receiving an invoice...
“I am not sure where the time went. Three years ago I was an apprehensive 1st-year student arriving to Ottawa with unease and no certainty of what was ahead. Now, I find myself an evolving and...
New school year, new platform! The Career Centre has officially initiated its transition to its new system, Career Launch, as of September! Career Launch is available to all Telfer...
Here are three little tips to help you stand out in your interview. You aspire to work in the lucrative financial industry, but have only worked as a supermarket cashier? Scared that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
“Mentorship is a two-way street — a relationship between humans — and not a transaction.” (Fawal, 2018). Behind every successful individual, there is a panoply of people, including...
Ever wanted to get work experience in Finance and Accounting? Are you looking to represent Canada internationally? As one of the largest employers in the National Capital Region, the Government...
“I became a Telfer student over a year ago. During my first year, my main goal was to meet new people, focus on my studies, etc. In my second year, however, I started getting involved with the...
“Wow, you’re only in first year? It’s so great that you’re networking early on”, was the common response I got from recruiters when I mentioned I was a first-year Telfer student, attending...
“I love Telfer because the concepts we learn in class apply to what we will face in the workplace.
For example, the Business Communication Skills course really helped me honing my...
It is March, when all of your midterm exams, assignments and projects are piling up before the term ends. Then comes the dreaded month of April, a stressful period of final exams. It is hard to...
“Over the years, I have been delighted with the opportunity to meet a number of bright, ambitious Telfer business school students. From the podium at March 7th’s Ladies of the Law brunch, I...
Interviews for your dream job, whether a co-op placement, an internship, or a full-time position, can be stressful, to say the least. Many interviews happen face-to-face, but along your career...
