For some of you, it may have been a little while since you have updated your resumé. Now that the fall term has begun, what better way to prepare for your job search than to add all...
Why did you choose Telfer? "I chose Telfer because of its variety of specialized programs and its collaboration with other faculties. I am currently enrolled in my second year of the...
Ideally, as Telfer students, we would all like to gain at least one relevant work experience before we graduate to know if our option is really for us.
What do you like most about Telfer? "I like how Telfer feels like a community. Everyone at Telfer is very kind and helpful to one another. Telfer also has a calm working environment...
How many of us receive Telfer communications without taking the trouble to read them? How many of us hear of networking events, but hesitate to sign up? How many of us are unaware that Telfer...
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...
Preparing for an interview can be a stressful process. If you do, do it right: it could make a huge difference in your performance. Here are a few tips that could help you to ace your next...
It can be scary to think about the future, especially when you are surrounded by fellow classmates who are all obtaining amazing job opportunities that they have always dreamed of. To help put...
Many think that keeping all the information to showcase all their experience on their resumé is a good strategy to impress recruiters. In fact, it only makes it harder for hiring managers to...
You are a marketing student struggling to find a position in your field? Or you want to find a job but need to develop your skills first? Or perhaps you just entered the world of marketing and...
We often neglect our personal growth for the benefit of our career development. However, what many of us don’t realize is that personal growth is actually a key ingredient in reaching important...
So, you’ve been applying to numerous jobs, all of which you truly believe you are qualified for. Then why haven’t you been getting any positive feedback from employers? Chances are your resumé...
A potential co-op employer has finally reached out to you and asked to schedule an interview. But there’s just one catch: it’s virtual… and you never actually had a virtual...
Imagine your career development as a construction project. Before you start building, you need to know the result you seek. Is it a skyscraper? A house? An apartment? In order to reach your...
What do you like most about Telfer? “The flexibility and wide range of the programs available to Telfer students is so unique and one of my favourite things about the school....
“My time at Telfer has been great. What I like most is being able to meet like-minded people. I have made some close friends from classes and clubs who have really shaped my university...
Extracurriculars allowed me to meet my best friends, gain valuable work experience, but most importantly, changed my mindset about what I wanted to do after...
Networking does not simply mean clicking on the “Connect” button on LinkedIn and trying to reach the highest number of connections possible: it means creating long-term, mutually beneficial...
“I’m from Morocco and I’m currently completing my Bachelor of Commerce (International Management) at the Telfer School of Management. One of the best memories from my years at Telfer is the...
You finally did it! You completed your LinkedIn profile: Experience? Check. Education? Check. Licenses and certifications? Check. Volunteers experience? Check.
“My happiest moment at Telfer was during the Telfer Finance Society’s Toronto Trip. We visited very prestigious firms where I was able to meet some of Canada’s top finance...
“My decision to come work at the Telfer Career Centre has brought so many positive changes to my life. Our team is dynamic and dedicated to students on their journey towards success and the job...
For any student, finding employment can be quite an ordeal. The arrival of a pandemic has made the job-hunting process even more challenging, often stressful and leading to a state of fatigue...
Telfer students might recognize Magda Donia, a uOttawa Associate Professor of human resources management and organizational behaviour. Prof. Donia started her academic career by studying...
As you already know, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. You always have the chance to try out several possibilities before choosing what really interests you. Looking back, I am...
“I like the environment at Telfer. Most students at Telfer are incredibly kind and supportive. Students who have just met would work together to tackle a difficult assignment question or help...
The year 2020 has transformed the world of employment by destroying some business models while making other more efficient than ever. Recruiters have embraced not only new practices, but also a...
Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them. ─ William Arthur Ward. "Telfer presents multiple opportunities for its students; and those who take...
With the quick development of worldwide communications, the importance of an elegant and effective LinkedIn profile can’t be denied. A huge number of experts are tapping daily into the platform...
“I have always had an interest in business and coding. In today’s world, where technology is very dominant, I find that it is crucial to be well rounded in these areas.
My ideal job...
Reading week is soon approaching, and you probably have one thing on your mind: getting away from school. A lot of us usually spend most of our reading week taking a huge pause. However, that...
“...Studying at Telfer has pushed me to take advantage of unique opportunities that would otherwise not have been made available to me...”
“One of the things I love most about Telfer is...
Everyone has been using technology for school in new and exciting ways this year, but the costs can add up. From extra monitors to ergonomic office chairs, learning from home seems to imply a...
“Here’s a peek at my journey at Telfer:
What I’ve learned...
Through various courses and extracurricular activities, I gained leadership and communication skills. As the President of...
“I’ve always been inspired by several women in my life and others who have left their mark on History or became famous in the media. These include, among others, my mother and my aunts,...