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Five Ways to Set up Your Office Desk for Success

It may seem pretty minor, but the way that you set up your desk can affect your productivity, concentration, and performance at work. A cluttered desk can make it harder to get work done and stay on top of your to-do list.

If you’re about to start your placement in an office this spring, read on for tips to make your desk work for you.

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Perfect Your Email Etiquette to Make a Great Impression

Email. It’s a ubiquitous tool that we use for everything from subscribing to newsletters, to paying bills, to applying for jobs. For many students, email has been around their whole life and has become second nature. There’s a good chance that it’s only when entering college, university, or the workforce that email has become a tool for professional communication.

No matter what field you’re in, email has become the way of communication in business. And to succeed as an employee in today’s world, it’s important to have an understanding of proper email etiquette. Today, we talk about helpful tips and pointers to make sure that your emails are always clear, concise, and polite.

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Do these 3 Things to Have a Successful Interview

You’ve put out your resume. You’ve cleaned up your online presence. You’ve even built yourself a professional website. Now, it’s time for you to interview for your dream placement.

If you find the prospect of being interviewed for a job stressful, you’re not alone. But by being prepared and doing your homework before an interview, you’ll feel confident and ready to secure yourself a job.

Algonquin College co-op students: there is tons of valuable information available in Coop 1000 on Blackboard, in Module 3. Be sure to read your modules to be prepared for the co-op interview process!

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