Posted on Tuesday, November 29th, 2016
Twitter is one of the world’s largest social media websites, and is a valuable tool to keep up to date on news and current events, and to be able to engage with people who share the same interests as you or are a part of the same industry. It can also be a valuable asset to use to connect with people when you are searching for a co-op placement.
Here are the steps you should take to build your own professional looking Twitter profile. Read more >
Posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2016
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If your resume isn’t filled with a ton of work experience, there are other ways to tell employers that you’re a great candidate. You can include extracurriculars to show that you have developed skills and experience outside of a traditional job and are a well-rounded individual.
Volunteering or Community Service
Any volunteering or community-based service that you do should be included somewhere on your resume, especially if Read more >
Posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
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Posted on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
Networking is building relationships to develop professional and social contacts. Through networking, you have the ability to; find unadvertised jobs, seek advice and information, or find a mentor. Most organizations value students who put an effort to build their professional network.
But there are a lot of questions related to networking, some of which include: Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, October 19th, 2016
While you might spend a lot of time stressing about crafting the perfect resume or cover letter, it is important not to forget about the people that you choose that will (hopefully) say nice things about you when asked by a hiring manager. A reference check is usually one of the steps that employers take near the end of the interview process, and means they are seriously considering you for the position. This is why it is crucial that you include references that will give you a favourable review. You don’t want a bad review from a reference that you chose to be the reason that you were not hired for a position. Regardless of if you have a lot of professional experience or you’re just starting your career, here are the 4 people you should be choosing as a reference: Read more >
Twitter is one of the world’s largest social media websites, and is a valuable tool to keep up to date on news and current events, and to be able to engage with people who share the same interests as you or are a part of the same industry. It can also be a valuable asset to use to connect with people when you are searching for a co-op placement.
