Posted on Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
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: Read more >
Posted on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
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. Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, September 14th, 2016
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: Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016
Good cover letters are integral to a successful application
A good cover letter is just as, (if not more) important than a well written resume. Your cover letter is, in many cases, an employer’s first impression of you. It is the first opportunity you will have to impress them before they meet you in person.
Your cover letter needs to stand out from the crowd, so that the Human Resource Representative who’s sifting through dozens of applications at a time doesn’t put yours in the “no” pile.
Here are 4 tips to help you write a great cover letter: Read more >
Posted on Wednesday, August 31st, 2016
Always be aware of what you post on social media
In case you haven’t heard, employers will regularly Google potential employees before they come in for an interview. Since you most likely generate the most online activity in your name via your social media accounts, these accounts are most likely to be the top results.
What this means is that you should strive to always remain professional (even on your personal social media accounts) so that potential employers don’t get a bad first impression of you via your online activity. Read more >