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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Fidelity, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive co-op program that equips you with tools and resources needed to succeed in your future career. Students get exposure to real-life work experience in a range of departments within the financial services industry, from Client Services to IT and tech, advisor sales and beyond. In today’s podcast, host Emily Anonuevo sits down with Fidelity co-op students, Andrea Cua, Keshawna Rose and Sophia Battista. Our panel today share their first-hand co-op experience, what to expect from a placement and offer advice on how you can make the most of your co-op term at Fidelity.

Over the last three years, we’ve seen our work environments truly evolve. Today, companies around the world are leading the charge as they adopt extraordinary changes in the way employees work – changes that truly encourage flexibility and productivity, and position us to be successful in ways that are unique to us. Diana Godfrey, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, joins host Emily Anonuevo in discussing how Fidelity Canada is a key part of hybrid working - a new work evolution. This new dynamic way of working offers Fidelity employees a balanced, flexible and supportive working environment.

The world of finance and technology are overlapping in many aspects these days and professionals in the finance industry will be crucial in helping people and organizations maximize their return on investments. So, how can students leverage their passion for researching markets and analytical thinking skills into a career within the investment industry? Joining host Emily Anonuevo are Paul Aulicino, portfolio strategist, and Matthew MacMull, director of product research at Fidelity. Paul and Matthew share their insights on their career path, what steps they took to land their jobs, including Paul’s journey from a co-op student to a full-time employee, and what it’s like to work at Fidelity.

In today’s podcast, our host Emily Anonuevo sits down with two exceptional members of Fidelity’s sales team: Patrick Farkas, Manager of Regional Sales and Jaime Ethier a Senior Business Development Manager who work out of our Vancouver office. Jaime and Patrick share tips and advice about what it’s like to work in sales at Fidelity. They break down how they got started in sales and what a day in the life can look like as a sales representative. If you’re interested in a career in sales, Jaime and Patrick share their interview tips and how you can stand out from the crowd within Fidelity’s intensive sales development program. Patrick concludes by sharing what makes the sales development program unique and Jaime breaks down how a career in sales can be a rewarding experience.

Whether you’re planning to buy a new home or if owning your own home is a dream of yours down the road, the first home savings account or an FHSA, allows you to save up to $40,000 tax-free towards the purchase of your first home. To tell you all about how you can get an FHSA is David Daladouire, Director of Operations in Client Services. David discusses with host Emily Anonuevo the details of an FHSA and how it can help investors save for their first home. He also breaks down the nitty-gritty details of an account, such as the tax benefits of signing up and how long you can keep your account… which is longer than you might think!  Boost your down payment! You could win $8,000 and put it toward your first home. Learn more and enter here: https://go.fidelity.ca/FHSA-Contest

Today we are celebrating International Women’s Day - an annual global celebration focusing on women's successes, rights and advocacy. And in recognition of this special day, we are sharing two incredible and inspiring stories from Fidelity. In this episode of FidelityNEXT, host Emily Anonuevo sits down with two outstanding Fidelity employees, Claire Fleming an equity research analyst and Reetu Kumra, a 15-year veteran in the financial industry, director of research, and portfolio manager. Claire and Reetu share their career journeys and what it is like to work within the financial industry. They discuss the obstacles they face as a woman in finance and the career advice they would give their younger selves. They also share what it is like working at Fidelity and what makes a career here at Fidelity unique.

On today’s episode we’re diving into Fidelity Canada’s tech career opportunities. Fidelity may be known as a destination for business or finance grads, but tech is a rapidly growing area of the company. Host Emily Anonuevo sits down with Russell Kaunds, VP Infrastructure Services Group, and Michael Desbiens, Director Infrastructure and Support, to learn about their group’s role at Fidelity, open postings, tips for new grads, and the skills needed to excel in tech roles.

We’re bringing you a special episode of FidelityNext today, welcoming back Jessie Sarafian, host of our "Invested in Wellness" podcast and live webcast series. The start of a new year is an ideal time to reflect on your future aspirations and goals for the year. Today Jessie will lead us through a manifestation meditation to clear our minds and prepare for the year ahead. For more from Jessie, subscribe to her podcast “Invested in Wellness” or tune in to her live webcast on Mondays at 12:30 pm EST. Fidelity.ca/TheUpside for more information.

If you’re considering starting your career with Fidelity, today’s episode is for you. On today’s show we’re joined by two members of Fidelity Canada’s sales team – Patrick Farkas and Jamie Ethier, who are both based out of our Vancouver office. Patrick is the Manager Regional Sales, and Jamie is a Business Development Manager Senior. They join host Nicole Correale to share their specific job responsibilities, their career path, and Fidelity’s career opportunities for new grads, which includes our unique sales program and award-winning development program.

In today's podcast you can hear directly from Fidelity’s own co-op students on how to succeed in your co-op role. These returning co-op students will share their backgrounds and experience working at Fidelity, as well as elaborating on the qualities and skills required to make the most of your co-op experience. Leading the discussion is Eric Wood, recent Toronto Metropolitan University grad who has joined Fidelity full-time. Eric is joined by Jeffrey Leong, University of Toronto, Sam Dupuis, University of Guelph, and Khadijah Balogun, Toronto Metropolitan University. Transcript (PDF): https://www.fidelity.ca/content/dam/fidelity/en/documents/transcripts/transcript-podcast-fidelitynext-balogun-dupuis-leong-nov9-22.pdf At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

Are you interested in landing a co-op or internship at Fidelity? Join us for a special panel discussion featuring four returning Fidelity co-op students as they share their experiences working at Fidelity and offer advice you can act on to stand out during the application process. Leading the discussion is Crawford Stricker, recent grad of Dalhousie University. Crawford is joined by Alexandra Willan, George Brown College, Nam Pham, University of Toronto, and Udbhav Bhardwaj, Wilfrid Laurier University. Transcript (PDF): https://www.fidelity.ca/content/dam/fidelity/en/documents/transcripts/transcript-podcast-fidelitynext-bhardwaj-pham-willan-nov4-22.pdf At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information.

Today we’re welcoming back Jessie Sarafian, host of Fidelity Canada’s Invested in Wellness podcast and live webcast to take us through some hands and wrist stretching exercises. As we sit for long periods of time typing at our desks, our hands and wrists can get tired, numb, and cause pain. These sensations can lead up our arm and to our neck which will cause more strain on the body. Join Jessie as she takes you through simple stretching exercises to relax our muscles and regain functional hand movement. This class can be done sitting in a chair. At Fidelity, our mission is to build a better future for Canadian investors and help them stay ahead. We offer investors and institutions a range of innovative and trusted investment portfolios to help them reach their financial and life goals. Fidelity mutual funds and ETFs are available by working with a financial advisor or through an online brokerage account. Visit fidelity.ca/howtobuy for more information. For the second year in a row, FidelityConnects by Fidelity Investments Canada was ranked the #1 podcast by Canadian financial advisors in the 2022 Environics’ Advisor Digital Experience Study.