by Kaitlin Trendel | 3 min read
I think we can agree that co-op is a wonderful opportunity that will provide you with life-changing experiences that can accelerate your growth and development.
However, I think most co-op students can also agree, finding a job is hard and doing so while juggling university is even harder.
by: Mariam Jawanbakht | 3 min read
Vikram Bhatt (he/him), a third-year management engineering student, shares how he improved his networking and professionalism skills while working on his co-op terms.
by: Mariam Jawanbakht | 4 min read
No matter where you work - whether it be a formal or casual work environment 鈥 keeping a professional image of yourself will only increase your chances to make a good impression on the company.
by Mariam Jawanbakht | 5 min read
Attending a networking event can be very intimidating for many of us, especially when we don鈥檛 know what to expect or how to prepare. I, myself, have struggled with this for a long time.聽
by Fatima Muni | 7 min read
Abdurrahman Muni, a 蓝莓视频 alumnus who graduated in 2016 from the Arts and Business program, gives us a glimpse into his unique co-op journey and tells us about the entrepreneurial business he is running six years later in career coaching.
by Fatima Muni | 4 min read
Is your boss always busy? Don鈥檛 feel that you are getting enough face time with your supervisor? Now, this isn鈥檛 always the case when working a new job, but it does happen to some of us and it can be tough! Luckily, there are ways that can help you gain more confidence and get needed support.聽
By:聽Fatima Muni | 4 min read
It鈥檚 nearing the end of your co-op work term. You have probably come across different challenges, successes, and, hopefully, have learned a few valuable lessons along the way. Now it鈥檚 time for you to reflect on these experiences. As I鈥檓 sure a lot of you already know, you need to write a few work term reports in order to receive your co-op degree. So, without further ado, let鈥檚 get to writing!
By:聽Fatima Muni | 5 min read聽
Sana Allana (she/her), a 4B Biomedical Engineering student, gives us a look into the various co-op jobs she has had聽and the important lessons she has learned from these experiences.
By:聽Fatima Muni | 4 min read
2021 Arts Co-op Student of the Year Award recipient, Ingrid Kaffka, a fourth-year Rhetoric, Media, and Professional Communication (RMPC) student at 蓝莓视频, discusses the great contributions she has made while completing her third co-op term at Red Canari!
By: Fatima Muni | 4 min read聽
The job search is stressful, challenging and can sometimes make you lose your patience. Not to mention, you鈥檙e on a study term so that just adds even more to your plate. Searching for a job can be difficult, but just like most things, it鈥檚 a learning process. You might apply for a hundred jobs and end up getting one or two interviews, or sometimes even zero. But don鈥檛 lose hope just yet! There are many ways for you to find a job and I鈥檓 here to sprinkle a little bit of guidance into your job search tactics.