The Co-op Department at Algonquin College is able to provide many fulfilling opportunities to co-op students for their work-terms. However,we highly encourage students to go out and find their own work-term placements if they have the opportunity.
There are three big benefits to conducting your own self-directed job search: Continue reading
A successful interview is an essential step to landing a job, but is often the most difficult hurdle for job seekers. An interview is usually the first opportunity the employer will have at meeting you in-person, and it is integral to your success that a good first impression is given. Fortunately, the following seven interview tips will help you better prepare yourself: Continue reading
Experiential and situated learning is an important part of a college education. Co-op is a powerful way for students to gain this experience, which not only gives them exposure to industry while they study, but also become more employable upon graduation.
If you are an Algonquin College student, here’s what you need to know about co-op: Continue reading
The summer 2017 co-op application deadline is fast approaching, and if you haven’t applied yet, now is the time! The deadline for applying to co-op is September 25, 2016.
Submitting an application through the co-op section on HireAC is fast and easy. Continue reading
If you find yourself working a part-time job while attending school, you’re not alone. Almost 60 per cent of students reported having a job, while also attending post-secondary education, according to the 2015 Graduating University Student Survey. Working during school can help you gain necessary skills, such as time-management and customer service skills, that will be valuable to you when applying for co-op positions or full-time positions upon graduation.
Here are 5 tips to help you balance work and school: Continue reading