A round-up of some of this week’s top careers:

Toronto - Marketing Operations Specialist (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Toronto - Instructional Designer (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Exhibitor Relations Intern (Entertainment) Details / Apply
Toronto - Education Specialist (Education) Details / Apply
Toronto -Account Director (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Account Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Copywriter (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Project Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Coordinator, Marketing Communications (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Product Specialist (Computer Software) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: Member Spotlight: Mila Vukojevic
Career Savvy: 3 Ways to Make it to the Majors
TED Talk: Gary Vaynerchuk: Do what you love (no excuses!)

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This week’s member spotlight features Mila Vukojevic – a product manager who values collaboration and likes to give credit where credit’s due.  A mentor at heart, she loves finding opportunities to advise and assist, and over the next few paragraphs, she’s going to be doing just that!

1) Where do you work?  What do you do?  And how did you get the job?
I’m currently transitioning into a role of Product Manager in the Governance segment of ISS, a subsidiary of MSCI Inc. It entails the planning and implementation of fun new product enhancements and product launches - in my case, anything related to our flagship product, the proxy voting platform.

Just prior to that, I was a Governance Account Manager, acting as the liason between our clients, the institutional shareholders (i.e. largest pension funds in Canada, well known asset managers, etc.), and various other operational, research and sales segments of MSCI.

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Lessons from Eric Thames, a prospect for the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

1) Set a goal for yourself that’s slightly out of reach

As the Jays’ 219th pick who had yet to get called up to the major leagues, Thames used to say this to himself before the start of every season.  Doing this can provide good motivation for you to get out of your comfort zone and find better ways of doing things.  Even if you don’t quite hit the mark you set, you may find that the work you’ve done along the way has been enough for you to start standing out; if not, it’ll at least create a better foundation for further improvements down the line. 

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A round-up of some of this week’s top careers:

Toronto - Admissions Advisor (Education) Details / Apply
Toronto - Snr. Loyalty Analyst (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Mgr. Communications & Public Relations (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Software Developer (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Toronto - Product Education Specialist (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Communications Specialist (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Project Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Project Coordinator (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Victoria - Email Marketer (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Manager, Campaign Production (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: Member Spotlight: Carol Lam
Career Savvy: Resumes & Cover Letters: It’s more art than science
TED Talk: Temple Grandin on why the world needs all kinds of minds

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If you love what you do, it’s not hard to find inspiration at work and I’ve always said that our members are an especially inspired bunch.  This week’s member spotlight features Carol, a publisher account manager who finds her inspiration in philanthropy and all things delicious.  With body and soul well nourished, Carol dishes on some of her experiences and aspirations. 

1) Where do you work?  What keeps you out of trouble?  And how did you land your current position?

I work at Gunggo, an online advertising network that partners advertisers and publishers together in achieving mutually beneficial results. As a Publisher Account Manager, my role involves establishing and maintaining successful publisher-network relationships from all over the globe. I stumbled upon this amazing opportunity when chatting with a friend who knew of this organization with a position to be filled. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to explore the exciting world of advertising!

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There’s so much to consider, whether you’re just starting your career or looking to make a change from an existing one. We look at things like pay, industry, and work environment, butwhat about company size? Should this be a key factor when determining a career move andwhat sort of implications does it have? We set out to examine whether professionals feel company size should have an impact on their career choices, how they stack-up against one another and whether or not there’s been an increasing trend towards working for small companies, including startups over the last five years.Download the report

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Despite what many resume workshops or university professors have told you in the past, employers don’t like “quirky” and “personal” facts added to your resume. Telling them you have your own herb garden or have a black belt in karate or make kick-ass macadamia nut cookies doesn’t matter anymore (even in creative industries). It may have gotten you a part-time gig at a garden center, but it won’t cut it when you are trying to get that “real job.” In fact, employers more often than not look to the cover letter to deduce personality—so don’t try anything cute.

“But Andrea”, a legion of resume dancers might cry, “how can you be so harsh? And then, how can I set my resume apart?” Well:

a) You don’t have to set it apart if you have a really good cover letter. Again, the resume is the back up, the facts, and the cover letter is where you shine;

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A round-up of some of this week’s top careers:

Toronto - Partner Manager, Retail (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Supervisor (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Executive (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Client Analyst (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Manager, Ad Sales (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Waterloo - Corporate Events Manager (Computer Hardware) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Business Dev. Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Project Coordinator (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Business Development Manager (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Montreal - Manager, Marketing Analytics (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: Member Spotlight: Emile Perez
Career Savvy: Why I prefer working in a large company
Career Savvy: Why I prefer working in a small company
TED Talk: Rachel Botsman: The case for collaborative consumption

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Star-struck by big names and desperate to land a job at the next Google, Microsoft, Apple or maybe Yahoo – that describes almost every second- or third-year undergraduate student in the Co-op Program I graduated from, self included. These are great companies that are tremendously successful. I worked at, learned a lot from and enjoyed working for large international corporations as well as the Government of Ontario. Yet, when I began my search for a company that ‘fit’ me, I quickly realized I kept gravitating to start-ups or smaller-sized-once-start-ups. Now on this side of the fence, I share my two cents worth.

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To give you a little background about myself, I have worked at a start-up the past two years, nearly since its inception. Before this, I also worked at a national television broadcaster as well as a marketing consulting firm. Having worked at both small and large companies I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m more apt to succeed at a larger company.

Don’t get me wrong, there’s a ton of upside to working at a smaller company that has been documented ad nauseum on Twitter, blogs and at conferences; from the ability to make real impact, being able to take part in many areas of the business, huge opportunities for growth and learning, and more. 

That’s all swell and all but in my experience there’s definitely an ‘other side.’

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Everyone’s got a story to tell, and our Vestiigo members are no slouches when it comes to spinning a good yarn.  This week’s member spotlight features Emile Perez, an inside sales extraordinaire with the heart of an artist.  Armed only with his prose and a love of social media, will he triumph over the member spotlight?  We believe he will. 

1) Where do you work?  What do you do?  And how did you find your current position?

I work for one of the largest technology companies in the world. I’m currently in an inside sales position where social media and telephone/video conferencing are my tools for client interaction. I landed this position through my ability to network. I worked at this company during university which helped a lot, along with great references by my old manager. It really is a great place to be.

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A round-up of some of this week’s top careers:

Toronto - HR Manager (Internet) Details / Apply
Toronto - Product Support Specialist (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Coordinator (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Toronto - Account Manager (Market Research) Details / Apply
Toronto - Mobile Product Manager (Internet) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Marketing Writer (Computer Software) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Marketing Strategist (Market Research) Details / Apply
Vancouver - Email Marketing Manager (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Analyst, Marketing Research (Marketing & Advertising) Details / Apply
Montreal - Product Specialist (Computer Software) Details / Apply

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Some weekend reading
Career Savvy: How to Ask for a Pay Rise
Career Savvy: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword
TED Talk: Stefan Sagmeister and the 7 rules for making more happiness

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This week, we’ve been asking whether people would rather work at a startup or large company, and why. Almost surprisingly, most of the young professionals we’ve polled have said they’d prefer a startup/small company environment. Why? The most popular reasons were the ability to have a demonstrable impact on the company’s overall success, as well as a greater sense of involvement and the potential for growth that comes with building a company as part of a small team.

We asked three people for their perspectives on working at startups versus large companies. Does size really matter for your career? Read on to find out.

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