I was advised to repost this here so here goes. So I graduated from UofT with a science degree. I have CS and math minors, but my major is not related (and not something I want to pursue further) My work history is all customer service and I have no desire of working directly with the general public...
Aug 13th, 2021 1:36 pm
First time experiencing this so any advice/help regarding this. Got the news yesterday that I will be laid off in 1 week due to cut-backs and my position was obviously the most vulnerable. I was wondering how much I should be expecting in severance (gross amount) after 1 year of service? I currently...
Hi RFD, I'm set to graduate in Nuclear Engineering in April 2018 and I've been actively looking and applying for jobs. I've got 16 months industry experience from an internship with a large utility and other work experience from regular part time jobs. I am interested in Project Management, Sales (e...
Anyone accounting majors applying for new grad positions gotten offers yet? Thread is to let people know timelines! In person interview at GT tomorrow. I know bdo applications review started today and unsure of mnp( some outliers as those who did coop seemed to have gotten offers fast)
I am a new grad petroleum engineer from UofA last year, tried to find a job at oil gas industry for the last full year, but I failed:( Now I am thinking of two ways, first one is stay positive and try my best to find jobs in ...
Jul 25th, 2017 2:28 pm
Hello. Has anyone been contacted with an interview for the TD associate new grad position that starts in July?Anyone have past experiences with TD's new grad positions? What should one expect in their rotational programs (i.e. pay, career advancement, culture)? Thanks
Hey guys, I graduated as an Electrical Engineer in 2015, and I am doing teacher's college now. I want to get back into the engineering industry, and am currently registered as an EIT (Engineer in Training). Since by the time I start applying for Engineering jobs (Prior to the completion of teacher's...
Jan 15th, 2017 8:30 pm
Whats the consensus on development/Analyst programs from various mid-high level tier companies? I am graduating in the Spring, and looking at a few jobs right now. Balancing the position of applying to a full-time position with a salary, or go into a development program that would be a 1-2 year cont...
Hi, I have been looking for jobs in IT (software/web programming, digital communications etc.) at entry/junior level since couple of months. I am a New Grad with co-op experience at OPS. I have excellent GPA. I am not getting enough response so I am just curious is there any specific website or ...
Hello I graduated from UofA in 2013 with a geology major and math minor. After continuously applying for jobs for about 6 months and not hearing back from anyone, I decided to further continue my education in a more technical field. Afterwards, I completed a Post grad diploma in GIS and Remote Sensi...
Jul 23rd, 2015 6:27 pm
Need advice from people who decided to change their fields - i will be graduating from YorkU with an Honors BSc degree this May. I have 3 years of retail experience and can't really decide to stay in Sales or Marketing. Any suggestions?
Apr 16th, 2015 3:00 pm
Hey Everyone.As the title suggests, I just wanted to see what people thought about in terms of the value of post-graduate certificates for relatively new graduates with little experience. Do you believe it bolsters one's resume and/or makes them more competitive?
Background I graduated this June with a B.A (Honours) in Business Administration & Economics with a 3.9 GPA from Trent U (Peterborough). During the months of July-Sept, I went to Hong Kong to intern for an asset management company (applied through my school). In the past, I have worked as a tut...
I applied for a graduate rotation job two months ago in a bank, but that position is too competitive, so I did not get chosen. Now I saw a new job post for new grad, but would I be ok if I apply again for a different position?
I graduated from a MSc in Biochemistry last Aug and moved to Vancouver hoping to launch a job here. So far I think I've applied for more than 200 jobs. I've also been trying to network by going to various events. Had 3 in person interviews and 2 phone interviews since last July. I'm even willing to ...
Hi. I am a mechanical engineer expecting to graduate April 2012. I was just wondering how other new graduate engineers are finding the job search and approximately how many interviews/call backs they have recieved. I have had 1 interview thus far. So I am wondering if I have missed the new graduate ...
Mar 4th, 2012 9:05 am
Just wondering if anyone else is applying/interviewing for this program. I just finished my phone interview.
Sep 17th, 2010 4:07 pm
Hi, Recent grad in EE, got a job offer and was wondering if I should negotiate salary. They are offering me $50, 000. The job is for an analyst position. Mainly working in the tendering process for a corporation. My skills. 1. EE @ UofT. 2. Decent GPA (above average). 3. 16 month internship @ compan...
Hey, Just graduated from an university in New York with a Bachelor in Finance. With no hope in sight, I am wondering if you guys are experiencing the same. I am so desperate that I will take anything, even unpaid internship. My thing is that I was on student visa in US and it was somehow hard to get...
As a first job for a new grad, what are the pros and cons of working as an underwriter in an insurance company? Some of the things I am interested to hear are: career advancement opportunities; interest level of the job; job security; ...