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SFU Health Sciences Takes India! Health Sciences Engagement Improves Lives

Co-operative Education

Five SFU students who participated in a life changing co-op experience in India are giving back. They have designed a custom-made SFU book bag and pencil case which is sewn by female survivors of human trafficking in Koltkata, India.  The students will sell their products locally and eventually North America-wide to raise funds the organization they volunteered for in India: Destiny Reflection.

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Working with Grace: Resume 101 Part 1 - Resume Basics

Working with Grace
Whether you are still looking or have found the job you want to apply for, your resume has to be ready at any time. So, it doesn't hurt to have an effective and attractive resume ready to go, does it? But, how hard is it to make your resume stand out from the hundreds of resumes that most employers look at everyday? Just follow a few key points to get your resume in shape and keep it that way!
By: gmc2 2128 reads | 0 comments
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Writing an Effective Cover Letter

Job search

A cover letter is your chance to show enthusiasm for a particular job position and a complementary marketing document to your resume. Like the resume, a cover letter should stand out, be easily readable, relevant and avoid any spelling mistakes!

By: Melissa Chungfat 2962 reads | 0 comments
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Revealing the "backstage operations" of BCcampus

BCcampus

Gracey Mesina was hired at BCcampus as a Learner Services Research Assistant, check out the 3 most valuable lessons she's learned from this position as well as other enriching experiences she gained working at BCcampus.

By: Gracey Mesina 53 reads | 0 comments
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Co-op Student Experience Surpasses Expectations

Career Exploration

In Spring 2011, Diana Chan was hired at BCcampus as a Professional Learning and Communications Assistant, learn more about how her work experience has helped to confirm her interests and career plans.

By: Diana Chan 101 reads | 0 comments
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Co-op Employer's Perspective: Working with Co-op Students

BCcampus

Hear what it's like to work with Co-op students and what makes a perfect employee straight from Co-op employers! Read on to find out attributes and qualities that can improve your workplace performance.

By: Sylvia Currie 124 reads | 0 comments
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Creating a Great Co-op Experience: [Part 3] End of the Work Term: Evaluation and Work Report

evaluation

The following article is the final in a three-part series on how Co-op supervisors can make the most of a Co-op experience with their student. 

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Danielle's International Co-op Journey: Hope Found in Haiti

Life Experience

Danielle Jeong's trip to Haiti was a self-exploring and life-changing journey. Read about her work at a local clinic and how this experience challenged herself in ways she did not think was possible, while discovering she is and finding a purpose for her studies at SFU.

By: Danielle Jeong 91 reads | 0 comments
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Working with Grace: Work Smarter! Ready, Set, Go!

Series

Having an anxiety attack about upcoming assignments and exams? Need a few useful tips to combat those attacks? Surprisingly, managing your time may be the first step to overcoming the work and stress that are already piling up…

By: gmc2 1177 reads | 0 comments
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The Importance of Study Breaks

study breaks

Ever wonder if you will be more productive after taking breaks during studying sessions? Read on to find out more...

 

By: Ray Wang 1577 reads | 0 comments
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Interview Types: The Dinner Interview

Meal Interview

Interviewing for a job over a meal requires the ability to not only impress with your skills and experience, but also as a dinner guest. This edition of the Interview Types series will help you master both.

By: Elizabeth Moffat 100 reads | 0 comments
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5 Tips for Making a Successful Transition from School to Work

Work Search

Students are often hoping to quickly graduate and find the job of their dreams, but school and work can be extremely different and the gap can be fairly difficult for some to adapt to. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the work force! 

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Student Profile: Ronil's Vancouver Canucks Co-op Experience

Vancouver Canucks

Ronil landed not one but two co-op placements with The Vancouver Canucks. He shares with us his success tips in landing the back-to-back contrast contract. 

By: Larissa Hildebrandt 143 reads | 0 comments
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Yat’s Hong Kong Adventure: Top 3 Experiences to Embrace Working Internationally - Expose Yourself (Part 2)

Life Experience

Ever wondered what it would be like to work in Hong Kong? Yat Li shares with us in this 3-part series on his experience adapting to new cultural and professional norms and standards. Read about how he faced and overcame these challenges for a successful international co-op placement.

By: yatli 588 reads | 0 comments
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Justin Lim's Co-op Success Story: Working with the Singapore Youth Olympic Games

Co-op Reflections

If Justin Lim could describe his international co-op experience in one word, it would be AWESOME! Read on to find out more about his unique opportunity to work with the Singapore Youth Olympic Games in Summer 2010 as a multimedia producer and his eye-opening experience working overseas.

By: Melanie Woo 699 reads | 0 comments
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Social Media for Social Cause

Civic Engagement

Internet and social media have become one of the most important parts in a student’s life and have taken, if not wasted, hours of their time every day. But instead of killing time on Facebook, why not learn how you can make a positive difference by using social media for a good cause?

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Working as a Taxpayer Services Agent at CRA [Co-op]

Co-op Reflections

Are you considering or planning to work for the government? Read on to find out more about Doug's co-op experience at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a Taxpayer Services Agent and the surprises he encountered during his work term.

By: Doug Chan 155 reads | 0 comments
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Elise's CGA-BC Co-op Experience: Landing Your Dream Job

Co-operative Education

Are you pursuing a career in Human Resources or interested in working for the CGA? Check out Elise's co-op experience as the Recruitment & Employment Assistant and her important career lessons she took away from her placement.

By: Elise Elliot 119 reads | 0 comments
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Movin’ on Up: How to Accelerate Your Climb Up the Corporate Ladder (Part 2)

career advancement

Is career advancement on your mind? Whether you are a current student, a recent grad, or have been in the workforce for a couple of years, for many of us, improving our position never seems far from our minds. Read on to find out about how you can move up the corporate ladder as a student.

By: Elise Elliot 84 reads | 0 comments
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Movin’ on Up: How to Accelerate Your Climb Up the Corporate Ladder (Part 1)

Life Experience

Is career advancement on your mind? Whether you are a current student, a recent grad, or have been in the workforce for a couple of years, for many of us, improving our position never seems far from our minds. Read on to find out about how you can move up the corporate ladder as a student.

By: Elise Elliot 87 reads | 0 comments