The Job Search Can be Tough. Start Here.
Looking for a full-time job upon graduation? Or part-time while attending school? A summer job or internship? Treat every job search as a full-time job and focus on quality, not quantity. Simply put: your best job search approach should answer...
Take Advantage of Networking at Your Co-op Placements
“If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.” – Robert Kiyosaki For the past 9+ months, I have worked in various co-op positions at RBC. My first co-op term was within...
Exploring VR with the HTM Institute
As a research assistant studying virtual reality (VR) I’ve been given opportunities to scale Everest, explore Mars, and even compete against a robot in a game of ping-pong (spoiler alert…I lost). Of course, this has all been virtual. In reality,...
My Experience as an Academic Peer Helper
My name is Zainab and I became an Academic Peer Helper (APH) at the beginning of my 2nd year in the Business Management program. I first saw the position on the Career Boost website back in August 2015 before starting...
From Job Shadow Day to a Full-Time Job
Earlier this term, I had a chance to visit Quarterback Transportation with a handful of other students as a part of the TRSM Business Career Hub’s Job Shadow Day. I found the event to be of great value as I...
Five Steps to Land a Job after Graduation
As of April 26th, 2017, I’m proud to say I’m done my undergraduate degree – with the satisfaction of knowing I have a job lined up after I’m done travelling! After eight months of rigorous job searching and getting denied...
Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help!
Every semester, the Academic Success Centre (ASC) witnesses the achievements of several students at TRSM, and last semester was no different. One student who stood out for her strong determination to succeed was Ana Paula Dantas Lima. For those of...
The Power of Excel and the TRSM Edge
You’ve gotten through all your courses, studied management theory from front to back and had several interviews in your field. But on your first major placement you get caught out when it matters most. Not a likely story coming from...
How to Survive the FIN401 Exam
The clock on the semester is quickly ticking down, and the FIN401 final exam is just a few short weeks away! As the time dwindles, your stress level rises – you begin to consider all of the material you have...
Inspiration for a Lifetime: The 10 Most Influential Hispanic-Canadian Awards
On December 16th, I had the honour of attending the tenth annual 10 Most Influential Hispanic-Canadian Awards as a nominee. The ceremony took place in the heart of downtown Toronto at the historic Carlu. Since 2007, the awards have annually...