2016 Student Satisfaction Survey
Posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2016
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Fine tune your networking skills with these 5 easy tips
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 >
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4 people you should be choosing as a reference
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 >
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Three benefits of a self-directed job search
Posted on Wednesday, October 12th, 2016
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: Read more >
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Seven tips for acing a job interview
Posted on Wednesday, October 5th, 2016
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: Read more >
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