Skip to main content

Flora Zhou

SFU Student Undergraduate
Communication, Art + Technology › Communication

Herman
“Don’t forget that you are the one that best understands what you’re capable of. Confidence in your abilities is the key to opening doorways.”

Flora Zhou interviewed Herman Chan, an Interactive Arts and Technology student, who has been developing his skillset as a graphic design intern for close to 8 months at AGvisorPro. AGvisorPro is a start-up company that connects farmers seeking agricultural advice to trusted experts through the AGvisorPro app. The company's vision is to build the world's most credible independent agriculture network.

Herman's Highlights

Herman said his favorite part of his job was the flexibility and team dynamics, explaining that "working in a start-up has meant that I've had a larger voice in my team and I really enjoyed taking full ownership of my projects."

Employer's Thoughts

Brock Moir, Chief Product Officer at AGvisorPRO notes that as a small startup, access to talented designs is critical to the business. "SFU's co-op program has provided us with a pipeline of great students who are eager to learn and grow in various areas of design" He added that "we continually are impressed by the quality of the co-op students that we can find through the SFU program." Brock praised how well Herman integrated into both their marketing and design teams and how he has helped them build a coherent brand identity across their company.

Final Words

Herman believes that the co-op program helped give him the first push to start quantifying his skills and putting himself out there, giving him more confidence in the job search process. Herman reminds his peers: Don't forget that you are the one that best understands what you're capable of. Confidence in your abilities is the key to opening doorways."

Participants and Contributors

Author

Flora Zhou

SFU Student Undergraduate
Communication, Art + Technology › Communication
visibility  244
Nov 10, 2022

Posts by Author

Close up image of Hannah sitting outdoors
Blog
Working for A Fuel Cell Testing And Manufacturing Equipment Company

Hannah Chan, an SFU Surrey Co-op student has learnt the confidence to help her tackle the world of job searching from her time in her co-op job, and hopes to share her tips with you too.

Image of Tianna standing in front of trees
Blog
Working as a Green Operations and Sustainability Intern at the Canadian Space Agency

SFU Surrey Co-op features student Tianna Sequeira, a Sustainable Energy Engineering student who has been doing some calculating and analyzing work on her co-op journey. 

You Might Like These... During the Work Term, Professional Development, Workplace Success, Workplace Transition, Communication

Co-op coordinator wth student during site visit
Make the Most of Your Co-op Site Visits

Your Co-op Coordinator, supervisor, and you in the same room -- time for a site visit! Co-op site visits are a time for reflection on your work term including what could be improved and what has been great so far.

person with their head in a book
Responsibility and Success

One of the most memorable parts of my time in co-op was the collection of accidents, errors, mistakes, and mix-ups that happened in the course of working in the laboratory.

 

Picture of Katelyn smiling
SFU Home to Canada’s Top Co-op Student

SFU Biology and Biochemistry Co-op student Katelyn Mueller was awarded the 2008 National Co-op Student of the Year award from the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education during National Co-op Week, March 23rd - 27th, 2009.

You Might Like These... Co-op Reflections

Author standing in front of mountainous background
Things You Learn Journeying (Close) to the Top of the World

Nowhere are the dire effects of climate change more apparent than in the Arctic. Join Sarah as she recounts her 3-week expedition at the top of the world and the 3 invaluable life lessons learned along the way. 

Vanessa at work in a booth
How I Survived in the World of IT: 3 Quick Tips for a Successful Work Experience

Working at an IT company was a refreshing experience for someone like Vanessa, who has never been exposed to this industry before. Here she shares a few tips on how she made it through and got the most out of her 12 months at BCNET.

Elvis standing in front of Simon Fraser University holding a camera
How to Optimize Workflow and Develop Excellent Time Management

My role as a Communications Assistant has it’s ups and downs especially during busy seasons of the school year where many events run consecutively one after the other. Time management and efficiency are nothing new for us students because we constantly must meet deadlines and make sure we balance work with school