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Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Job Hunting. STORIES AND EXPERIENCES
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Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Job Hunting
After reaching the end of her first co-op semester, Amanda, a Business co-op student, reflects on her experience and shares tips on how to find a position that is best suited to help you achieve your goals.
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After reaching the end of her first co-op semester, Amanda, a Business co-op student, reflects on her experience and shares tips on how to find a position that is best suited to help you achieve your goals.
How do you prepare for a new work term? And how do you survive the first month in a new co-op position? Business Major Anca Zgreaban shares five tips for easing smoothly from a study semester into a working term.
While many skills transfer from the academic to the work world, last-minute submissions and all-nighters simply won’t cut it at top-notch companies. Marina condenses all her experience in her co-op assignments with some valuable tips on efficient project management.
Searching for and adapting to your first co-op work term can be tough and quite unexpected. Jordan reveals five tested practices for boosting your resume and building confidence.
Where do YOU need to start?
Whether you are on your first or last co-op, there may be some areas you would like to improve upon. Use the links below to quickly jump to the section most helpful for you.
Work Term Prep
"I got the job! What should I do next?"
First Weeks on the Job
"I want to succeed in my new work place."
During the Work Term
"I got the job! What should I do next?"
Workterm Wrap Up
"I want to successfully wrap up my term."
Why longer might be better: Work Term Extension
It's all About Practice
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Interview Stream
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Seeking Strategies
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Resume Gallery
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Cover Letter Gallery
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Interview Stream
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Co-op Stories
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Portfolios
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Work Search
Tips on how to find your next job.
Student Experiences
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Student Experiences
Students share their co-op stories and experiences.
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