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Want to Improve your Writing? Start Here

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Want to improve your writing? Remember the 5 W's. Gillian Hobbs is a vertern co-op student studying Communication and shares how she transitioned her academic writing into different types of writing.

By: Gillian Hobbs 66 reads | 0 comments
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Tips to Conquer the Professional Side of Social Media

Resumes

Social Media is an increasingly large part of our everyday lives, even in the workplace. Alex shares her story of how she overcame the challenge of using social media in a professional environment and why including your social media skills on your resume is never a bad thing.

By: Alex Lowe 388 reads | 0 comments
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Charting the Unknown: Technical Writing

Workplace Success

Every semester, co-op students have access to a variety of job postings on the co-op job board. Some jobs, such as technical writing, often appear and have you wondering what that really means. Kristine was hired on as a technical writer for her last co-op term and writes about the job and what it entails.

By: Kristine Hur 384 reads | 0 comments
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Why Co-op?

Professional Development

Being a co-op student was just what Andrea needed- except she didn't know it when she first began her co-op search. Read on to learn about how her co-op experience changed her perspective on seeking practical job experience while still in school and how it helped her application to Semester in Dialouge.

By: Andrea Sanchez 427 reads | 0 comments
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Spotlight on a Loaned Representative - Averyl Bancroft

Communique

Averyl Bancroft spent her co-op workterm as a Loaned Representative,as well as one of the United Way's Care-y mascots! As part of the United Way Spotlight series she shares her experience about the Loaned Rep program taking her out of her comfort zone.

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Interview Woes

Professional Development

So you have been shortlisted for an interview, what do you do next?  Take a deep breath, gather your thoughts and do some research!  Preparation and confidence are key, but what happens when this isn't enough?

By: Stephanie Chow 754 reads | 0 comments
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Small Town Co-op Experience

Personal Development

This city girl experienced small town life during her most recent work term.  Whether it was harvesting plants and herbs in the forest or learning the differences between corporate and small business, Yuliya strived to succeed!  Read on to learn more about her brave journey in small town Ontario. 

By: Yuliya Vitsenkova 349 reads | 0 comments
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Communication Portfolios

Professional Development

Hear what this co-op student had to say about the Communication Co-op's annual "Get the Edge" event.  This years focus was all about portfolios!  Read on to see what communication professionals have to say about the importance of having a portfolio and creating a personal brand.

By: Caitlin Dawson 531 reads | 0 comments
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Surviving Your First Co-op

Life Experience

Some of our co-op experiences will prove more challenging than others.  Facing challenges and overcoming difficulties is all part of learning, read some helpful tips from this co-op student who faced it all.

By: Megan Heesterman 776 reads | 0 comments
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Being a Space Man is Something I Have to Do

Workplace Success

Fear, anxiety, intimidation, excitement and doubt.  This is exactly how most student feel when they secure their first work term!  Starting a new job is hard even at the best of times, but learning how to cope and make friends makes things a lot easier.  Stay friendly, smile and read on for more.

By: Stephanie Ngo 473 reads | 0 comments
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