When you start at a new placement or job, it can be overwhelming at first. In an unfamiliar environment, it can take a couple weeks to get acquainted with the people and culture that you now work in.
But slowly, you will start to become comfortable with the work. And when that starts to happen, it’s time to look at ways that you can stand out and succeed at your job. Below, we look at some tactics for success in any industry and any job.
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.
The First Impressions Matter workshop is coming to Algonquin College on Tuesday, April 11. It’s going to be an awesome event for anyone who is looking for a job or placement. Below are three reasons that you should join us at this event next Tuesday.
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.
So you’re thinking of hiring an Algonquin College co-op student to work for your business, but you’re not sure where to start. There are so many programs to choose from and you don’t know what to expect.
Below we answer your most pressing questions about hiring an Algonquin College co-op student.
