FidelityNext

Vibe Check: The Gen Z perspective at Fidelity | Episode 48

Today on this episode of FidelityNext, we check in with GenZ Fidelity employees about their experiences at Fidelity Canada. Gen Z or generation Z are typically described as individuals shaped by the digital age, a shifting financial landscape, and a greener future. Iona Seider-Ramos, Marketing Manager, Audrey Kim, Investment Analyst, ETF Capital Markets, and Emily Winick, Senior Financial Analyst describe their journeys from co-op students to full-time employees and what positive experiences have influenced their careers.

Stand out to recruiters: Tips for resumes, interviews & more! | Episode 47

Today’s podcast drops just in time for campus recruitment season. As springtime is in full swing, job hunting season is upon us for recent grads and co-op students. What can you do to stand out to recruiters when applying for a job or co-op opportunity? On today’s show, host Nicole Correale speaks with Recruitment Consultant, Maggie Wei, as she shares her insights and tips for how to position yourself on a resume, what to keep in mind while interviewing, and how to get the most of the recruitment process.

Returning co-op students talk about emerging tech, research, and finance | Episode 46

Having an open-mind, possessing a willingness to learn and making an impactful contribution - these are just some of the ways you can succeed at a co-op placement. On today's episode, we speak to three co-op students who share their first-hand experience, tips and advice on how they’ve navigated their co-op experience so far. Devaang Gupta, Nam Pham and Sarah Cobean are all returning co-op students who have completed multiple terms with Fidelity. They discuss their experiences in emerging tech, product analysis and the institutional side of the business.

Experiences in Fidelity's co-op program | Episode 45

What makes a co-op term at Fidelity unique? Tune into this vibrant discussion with co-op students Jessica Hungate, Digital Media Associate, and Sam Dupuis, Financial Analyst Decision Support, as they discuss their experiences in multiple work terms at Fidelity. Their fresh perspectives on what they learned in the co-op program through training and working with different teams is sure to get new students excited about their own opportunities.

Five key tips for avoiding burnout during exam season | Episode 44

Join us for a special episode of FidelityNext on how to avoid burnout during exam season. Jesse Sarafian, Digital Creator & Event Marketing Manager joins April Cockshutt, clinical herbalist, certified nutritional practitioner, and registered psychotherapist qualifying RPQ, on an engaging discussion on how to navigate exam season – stress free! From sleep, to taking proper breaks, to nutrition, social media and more. April is co-owner of Zen and tonic, wellness clinic in Toronto offering a range of services on holistic healing. For more from Jessie, download our “Invested in Wellness” podcast.

Navigating a career in the financial communications field | Episode 43

On this episode of FidelityNext, we sit down with three communications managers at Fidelity Canada who will share their different career journeys and how they landed their roles in the financial services industry. Guests Rachel Beveridge, Manager, Corporate Communications and Community Affairs, Amanda Neim, Communications Manager, and Tamara Radocaj, Communications Manager, discuss their experiences in the communications space including, content writing to social media, to internal events, webcast production and thought leadership.

FidelityNext x Invested In Wellness: Prepping for a good night’s sleep | Episode 42

Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s Invested in Wellness webcast and podcast series, is back with us today with an exercise that will prepare our bodies for rest, take a full body scan, and release any blockages from our minds. Slow things down as Jessie guides you through a deep meditation to unwind and settle the body and mind for sleep.

Career journey at Fidelity: From co-op students to ERG co-chairs | Episode 41

On this episode of FidelityNext, host Emily Anonuevo speaks to two exceptional members of Fidelity Canada who began their journey as co-op students, then turned their placements into full-time positions all the while combining their passion for championing women in leadership. Sales and Relationship Manager, Jamie Lee Deonarian and Sustainable Investment Analyst Julianna Martino share their insights on a career in financial services and what successes and challenges they've faced along the way.

Why a Tax-Free Savings Account may be the right account for you | Episode 40

15 million Canadians currently hold a Tax-Free Savings Account, but there are still many questions that investors, particularly those at the start of their careers, have about the account, its advantages, and its tax benefits. In this episode of FidelityNext, host Emily Anonuevo sits down with Fidelity tax and retirement expert Michelle Munro to talk about the Tax-Free Savings Account. Michelle is a 15-year Fidelity veteran, and travels across Canada to speak to financial advisors and investors about personal finance topics. Today, Michelle answers some common questions young investors have about the TFSA. When is the best time to open one? What types of investments can you hold in a TFSA? And how does the account compare to an RRSP, or the newly announced First Home Savings Account? Michelle also touches on the unique benefits of TFSAs for those at the start of their careers, and the impacts that the current state of the housing market, interest rates and inflation are having on the way people can use TFSAs to reach a place of financial security.

FidelityNext x Invested In Wellness: 5-minute walking meditation | Episode 39

On today’s podcast, we welcome back Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s Invested in Wellness podcast and live webcast, who will take us through a guided meditation that you can do while walking outside. Practicing mindfulness, deep breathing and body awareness can be done anytime, anywhere, and is a fantastic way to center yourself and clear your mind.