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5 Tips for Difficult Conversations

Nobody likes them. Everybody needs to have them. Difficult conversations are a hallmark of human interaction, and it is important to know how to navigate them.

Infinite reasons exist for needing to have a difficult conversation. Maybe you’re having problems with your boss. Maybe your roommate isn’t paying rent on time. Maybe a friendship is turning toxic. Regardless of the scenario, someone crossed a boundary and it’s up to you to address it.

These tips will help you have this conversation in a professional, respectful way.

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3 Things to Do Over Reading Week to Make Your Life Easier

Ah, reading week. That break in mid-February where everyone jets off to a beach, ski hill…or part-time job in Ottawa. Those five blissful days may seem like the perfect time to relax and forget that school exists, but Reading Week is actually a great time to get yourself set up for the second half of the semester.

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Employers: Here’s Exactly Why You Should Hire a Co-op Student

Whether you’re a big organization or a small business, cooperative education students offer a huge benefit to your company. Here at Algonquin College, we’re committed to providing businesses with access to a talented pool of students eager for job experience.

Companies are hiring co-op students to fulfil their organization’s needs for many different reasons. The reasons below are just three of the many benefits.

 

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The Definitive Guide to Managing Your Online Reputation

So you’re working hard and applying to lots of placement opportunities for the summer. You’re organized and have a game plan for finding the perfect job. Your resume is awesome and your cover letter is perfect. But you’re not getting any calls for interviews. What’s going on?

It could be that there’s something sketchy about you online.

No one wants to think that potential employers are Googling people before calling for job interviews, but upwards of 80% of them absolutely are. If you’re just starting out in the professional world and you haven’t cleaned up your social media presence yet, there might be something in your online presence that’s throwing them off.

So take these steps to clean up and manage your online reputation to make yourself extra hireable online.

 

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