Posts about summer job

Open blog post titled 'I've taken time to reflect, now it's time to rock!'

I've taken time to reflect, now it's time to rock!

As the rush from Vector's SSC2 settles a bit, I'm able to reflect on all that happened. I was part of the $10K Alliance, and although I didn't reach the goal of selling $10K, I did learn a lot about myself and how I handle things. First off, perseverance- calling my Branch Manager every day, ...

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Open blog post titled 'Checking dreams off the list!'

Checking dreams off the list!

Since I have started working with Vector Marketing Canada I have had many accomplishments. One of the many opportunities Vector Marketing Canada has provided me with is the chance to travel. I have always loved travelling but I have not always had the time and finances to do so. Vector gave me ...

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Open blog post titled 'In all our doing, we should also be listening'

In all our doing, we should also be listening

My high school reunion happened this summer and it got me thinking about my life a decade (whoa!) ago. With first year university around the corner, I was putting final touches on my back-to-school supplies: mostly highlighters in obsessive numbers and Twix bars. But unbeknownst to me, my ...

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Open blog post titled 'Giving Feels Good!'

Giving Feels Good!

One of the pillars that our company stands upon is philanthropy and giving back to the communities in which we’re a part of. It is remarkable to see young people, still finding their way in the world, put others’ needs above their own. And a great side effect is seeing how those charitable ...

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Open blog post titled 'Out on a Limb…'

Out on a Limb…

It’s the summertime- time to catch some rays by the pool, time for some carefree days with friends, time to enjoy a campfire or a relaxing day at the beach; however if you’re like most students, its also time to earn some money for school next year. I’d encourage you to also use this time to do ...

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Open blog post titled 'A Summer Job that Accidentally Turned into a Career!'

A Summer Job that Accidentally Turned into a Career!

Shy, quiet, reserved…not usually 3 adjectives you’d use to describe someone in sales right? However, that’s exactly what I was like when I applied for the sales representative position with Vector Marketing Canada back in 1996. I was a University of Guelph student, desperately in need of a ...

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Open blog post titled 'Selling Knives as a Music Major… why has that made sense?'

Selling Knives as a Music Major… why has that made sense?

It’s hard to believe that I have been working with Vector Marketing Canada for just over 5 years now. There are so many reasons that I have stayed with the company, and made it more than a one-time summer job. Overall the most important reason is because this job and company has been such a ...

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Open blog post titled 'Have We Forgotten How to Connect?'

Have We Forgotten How to Connect?

I started with Vector Marketing Canada back in May of this year. In the four short months that I have been with Vector I have met so many influential people, learned incredible amounts about myself and the world of sales, and had more fun than I ever would have imagined doing a summer job. ...

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Open blog post titled 'Summer Job THRIVE Guide'

Summer Job THRIVE Guide

Initially, I was asked to write a summer job survival guide to share with DECA members as they embarked on another summer of employment.

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