The TalentEgg team recently spent some time at GE Canada’s Mississauga offices to learn more about their internship and new grad opportunities. In this video, you’ll hear from Lyndsey Jones, the university programs co-ordinator at GE Canada, as well as two interns who explain the perks of working with GE!

Andrea Kligman, a recent graduate from Queen’s University’s commerce program, spent nearly a year in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa to gain some international marketing experience and to take in some of Australia’s incredible sights and culture.

If you envision a corporate career, experience at a “brand name” company in your chosen field gives you credibility in the marketplace that will open more doors later in your working life.

In today’s video blog, Lauren chats about the value of internships—paid and unpaid—with Cassandra Jowett, TalentEgg’s first ever intern and now editor!

Once you’ve set your goals, done your research, and applied and networked appropriately, it is time to put it all together and continue to do it over and over.

I wasn’t going to discuss cover letters because I don’t enjoy writing them. However, last week, I attended my fourth interview in two weeks and my potential employer told me something I had never been told before: “I’m impressed by your cover letter.”

Starting your hunt for a summer job or internship? Although many summer roles were filled earlier this year, we still have some great opportunities on TalentEgg.ca. We’ve also compiled the 10 best articles we have to help you become the most competitive candidate possible.

Congratulations—you got the internship! Last summer, I interned for three months with Canadian Family magazine and, since then, I’ve found two other magazine internships, so I’m ready to help you out.

What makes a successful student or young professional? Recent grad Derrick Fung says, “Having an early start allows students find what they really like as well as give themselves a competitive advantage.”

I got the chance to do something young reporters everywhere dream of: cover a public address of the President of the United States of America.