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Fashion & Beauty Careers
So you want to work in the fashion or beauty biz? Good news, you don’t have to be a leggy 5'10" bombshell! Whether your favourite class is Algebra or Phys Ed, there are tons of career choices that will create the perfect chemistry for a fabulous career in fashion.

Part-time blogging turns full-time career


Interview with Former Canadian Olympian Stella Umeh
From Olympic glory to Cirque success. Ever wonder what it would feel like to represent Canada at the Olympics? To be part of a reality TV show? To join the circus?

How to Budget for Post-Secondary Life
Forget about the schoolwork. Don’t think about what it’s going to be like to live away from home, if that’s your plan. Instead, right now, when you think about that step towards your post-secondary education, think only of the money. It’s one of the biggest sources of stress for students making the transition from high school to university or college, yet it’s one that many students don’t want to think about. In fact, some aren’t even sure how they’re going to pay for it at all.

Careers in Photography
These 21-year-old identical twins are discovering how to make their passion for photography flourish. Born on October 10th, 1986, Lily is older than Lilac by a mere five minutes. The two spent their childhoods on the south shore of Montreal, playing the piano and watching their father and grandfather photograph.

Canadian Supermodel Coco Rocha
This canadian supermodel has lots of reasons to dance an Irish jig! Welcome to the life of Coco Rocha.

Vintage Fashion Shopping On Line
More than just sushi…this is a modern day fairytale of love, vintage and eBay. Once upon a time in the city of Toronto, there lived a boy named Tommy Molnar and a girl named Noelle VanRaes. Fed up with their jobs and in search of more freedom, they launched MakiMakiVintage.com “for lovers of vintage and lovers of sushi.”

Benefits of Volunteering
Anne Larrass thinks globally with Care Canada

Interview with Canada's Top Model : Michelle Valencourt
If you aren’t fully fluent in the world of fashion you’ll have to trust me on this: W, Pop, British Vogue, The Face, i-D, Dazed & Confused, Jalouse and Marie Claire are some of the top publications on the planet, and if you’re a model these are the places you want to appear.

Summer Jobs
Find summer jobs that are right for you. BY LISA VAN DE VEN

Careers in the Film Industy
From CSI and Entourage to Mike Myers’ yet-to-be-released mega hit, Jana Tomcko is making her mark on the film industry.

Virtual University Fair
Visit the campus of your choice without the hassle of traveling.

So you think you can intern?
Vervegirl profiles five fabulous interns (including one of our own) working in exciting industries.

So you think you can intern?
Vervegirl profiles five fabulous interns (including one of our own) working in exciting industries.

So you think you can intern?
Vervegirl profiles five fabulous interns (including one of our own) working in exciting industries.

Photo Finish
Young, ambitious and dedicated, photographer Caitlin Cronenberg’s future looks bright. by: Priya Panda

Career Profile: Accountant
When you think accountant, you probably picture a middle-aged man in a grey suit with a few pounds to lose. Well, Lindsay Chu, 25, is definitely not your stereotypical accountant. Here’s her take on her profession and how she got there.

Should You Be An Editor Or A Publisher?
Curious which job would best suit your personality and interests?

Career Profile: Marketing
A career in a creative field like marketing can be very rewarding. Read up on what Michelle Blackwell, 26, told us about her exciting occupation and best memories of university.

Career Profiles Part 1
Insight from eight recent grads. Compiled by Lisa Van de Ven

Career Profiles Part 2
Insight from eight recent grads. Compiled by Lisa Van de Ven

Career Profiles Part 3
Insight from eight recent grads. Compiled by Lisa Van de Ven