career success stories
Since 2014, the GCSC has helped thousands of students develop real-world business and sales skills, learn about well established companies, and meet their first employer! Read about some of our GCSC contestants who landed a career through the GCSC.
Account Executive,
Shopify
“The GCSC came up in each of my interview rounds with Shopify (and multiple other companies) and I ended up with 4 job offers to start immediately upon graduation. Working with my coach Jeremiah Walsh, I got far more out of the Competition than I ever expected and he remains a mentor of mine. ” Read more.
Junior Account Executive,
HiMama
“This competition will teach you a lot about sales, allow you to meet sales professionals in the workforce, challenge you to think outside the box and potentially find your post-graduation career.” Read more.
Sales Intern,
Laird Plastics, a brand name of
North American Plastics
“The GCSC Top Sales Rookie Database is what led me to my first sales internship role.” Read more.
Sales Graduate Trainee,
Grand & Toy
“I could never put a dollar value on the networking opportunities and personal growth I’ve gained from this competition.” Read more.
GCSC Ambassador,
The Great Canadian Sales Competition
“The connections I made and opportunities and personal growth I’ve had from the competition are invaluable.” Read more.
Sales Development Intern,
Cisco Canada
“The people I was able to meet and the opportunities that came from the competition were significantly more worthwhile then any amount of money.” Read more.
Sales Development Intern,
TouchBistro
“Being a part of the GCSC allows you to get connected to their sponsoring companies.” Read more.
Pipeline Analyst,
Waste Management
"What’s amazing about the GCSC is that it gives students studying in Canada, from any academic background, the equal opportunity to explore their selling skills and make the right connections." Read More
Watson Software Sales,
IBM
“The GCSC connected me with the right people - hiring decision makers at large enterprise organizations. I was able to network with a variety of professionals during the competition that led to potential job opportunities." Read more
Business Development Representative,
VENA Solutions
“Thinking to myself ‘there's no harm in trying’, I entered with only 1 day left before the Round 1 deadline! I am so grateful that the GCSC introduced me to such an amazing employer” Read more.