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Three Ways to Take Care of Yourself While Working 9 to 5

When you shift from the student lifestyle—irregular hours, shift work, and maybe some weeknight partying—into a 9 to 5 lifestyle, you may have a bit of a rocky transition period. It’s a lifestyle change with vastly different norms, and you may find yourself exhausted, or having trouble concentrating for a full work day. This is normal, and you’ll acclimatize quickly.

But working 9 to 5 can also be a challenge in terms of taking care of yourself. If you’re in an office, sitting for eight hours straight and being in easy reach of fast food can have an impact on your physical health. You may also find work-related stress coming home with you and affecting your mental health, too.

Below, we look at ways to smooth the transition to a 9 to 5 lifestyle, and how to keep healthy while working.

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Three Reasons Why You Should Attend Co-op Workshops by the Algonquin College Co-op Department

If you’re looking for a placement for September, you’re already into the job hunting season. You’re putting together your resume, writing some awesome cover letters, and preparing your interview skills.

But did you know that there’s another huge resource available to you, right here at Algonquin College?

Algonquin co-op students get to attend in-person workshops on campus, to help you through the whole job hunt process. And best of all? They’re included in your co-op fees!

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Four Ways to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace

If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that conflict sucks. No one likes getting in fights, and no one likes having to deal with unpleasant situations. It’s especially brutal in the workplace, where you might be in a position of needing to work with people who you just don’t get along with.

Conflict in the workplace has the potential to build and build until it feels like there’s no way to manage it. It’s unpleasant and makes going to work far more stressful than it need be.

Lucky for you, there are some ways of dealing with conflict in its early development so it doesn’t become overwhelming. Below, we look at some ways of managing conflict in the workplace.

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Four Ways to Start Building Your Professional Wardrobe

When you first land a job out of college, you may be faced with a brand-new dilemma. What are you going to wear? No matter who you are or what industry you’re, there will be workplace expectations on your wardrobe. Whether it’s steel toe boots for construction or formal blazers for those in business, you will likely need to go pick up a few pieces before day one.

Clothes may seem inconsequential, but they’re not. In fact, employers will get an impression of you immediately based on what you’re wearing. How you present yourself will become a part of your reputation whether you like it or not. So, you want to present yourself well, but what’s the best way of doing it?

Below, we look at 4 key ways to start building your professional wardrobe in time for your first day at your new job.

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The Co-op Process for Students, Simplified

You already know that co-op is massively beneficial to students. You get practical career experience, professional development, a network of contacts, and a big increase in your chances of getting hired right out of school.

You also know that Algonquin College has over 30 programs with co-op work terms. But what you may not know is what the co-op process is.

Today, we are going to go step-by-step through the full co-op process, from applying to completing, so you know exactly what to expect.

As always, if you have any questions, contact the co-op department and we’ll help you out.

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