Faculty and Staff Resources
We offer Algonquin College faculty and staff a variety of services and online resources. Explore the links below to learn how we can support you and your students.
Class Presentations
Help your students prepare for their post-education career journey! We conduct virtual and in-class presentations on a variety of topics, from networking to interview skills.
HireAC
HireAC is a user-friendly and exclusive online job board designed to make it easier for Algonquin College students and graduates to find jobs.
External Opportunities
If an employer contacts you to connect with students, refer them to the Co-op Office for recruitment and job posting needs. Contact the Co-op Office at coop@algonquincollege.com
Internal Opportunities
At Algonquin College, students can study and work part-time through on-campus opportunities known as CSEP (College Student Employment Program). Algonquin College disburses a portion of its TFSA (Tuition Fee Set Aside) funds under the College Student Employment Program (CSEP).
If you are looking to hire a student on campus and have access to a CSEP budget, we would encourage you to post your jobs on HireAC. This will allow students the opportunity to view on-campus jobs more readily. This can be done in a few easy steps:
- Create an ‘employer’ Account on HireAC
- Indicate Algonquin College as the ‘Organization’ on the account registration form
- Indicate your Department name as the ‘Division’ on the account registration form
- Once you receive an email approval, you can post a job!
VMock
VMock is an exciting new tool that will help you improve your resume and interview skills. This tool provides real time feedback using Artificial Intelligence, allowing students 24/7 access to personalized services.
VMock leverages data-science, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide instant personalized feedback on your resume based on global best practices.
Faculty Information Session
Explore Career Support for Your Students – Faculty Information Session
Join the Co-op and Career Centre for a Faculty Information Session where you will gain a better understanding of the career services and resources available to faculty through our center. This session will include an overview of the AI powered career tool, Vmock, demonstrating how it can be utilized to facilitate resume or interview skill assignments for students.
We encourage you to come prepared with any questions you may have regarding the career support options available for your students. The Co-op and Career Centre team is here to provide you with the tools you need to empower your students’ career development!
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Online via Zoom
FAQs
I want to hire a student. Can I post a job on HireAC?
Yes, you can post on-campus positions on HireAC. In fact, we encourage on-campus employers to post their positions as this enables students to view on-campus jobs more readily.
I have been contacted by an employers who want to hire students/grads. Who do I refer them to?
If you get any requests from employers to assist with their hiring needs, please refer them to Co-op Office, coop@algonquincollege.com.
How can a student or graduate access your services?
A student or graduate can:
- Check out Vmock, an AI tool that will help improve a resume and/or interview skills.
- View jobs posted on HireAC.
- Make an appointment with an Career Advisor via HireAC.
- Attend resume or cover letter drop-in hours, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Check out job search resources on our website.
Do you offer career events or workshops on campus?
Yes, we offer a wide range of career-focused events throughout the year, including job fairs, networking events, career readiness workshops, and informative sessions with employers.
Please visit our events page for details.
What other services do you offer?
We offer labour market information that includes current and recent job postings detailing what skills and knowledge employers are seeking. We can also provide reports on employers who have posted positions targeting students and graduates in specific programs.