Posted on Thursday, May 18th, 2017
With the start of the summer comes the start of new co-op work terms and jobs. And with the start of a new position can come some insecurities and nervousness at work.
Feeling a little nervous at the beginning of a new position is totally natural, and can even be beneficial. You can harness your nervousness and translate it into confidence, to stand out and succeed. Below, we look at how to do just that.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 16th, 2017
Today, we are going to talk about something intimidating. We’re going to talk about cold-calling potential employers to look for a job.
Yes, it is intimidating. But it is also a highly productive way of job hunting. By getting comfortable with cold-calling, you set yourself up to bypass all the job board, HR, and recruitment madness and make yourself stand out to your target audience—the people actually doing the hiring.
Because cold calling is this: picking up the phone, and calling the person doing the hiring directly, and asking them to their (phone) face if they are hiring and if they are, why they should hire you.
Here are 5 things to know so you do it the right way.
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Posted on Thursday, May 11th, 2017
Depending on your field, having a portfolio may be mandatory. But no matter what your field, having a portfolio is a great way to build your brand and make yourself stand out to potential employers.
But what if you aren’t in a creative or visual field? What if you haven’t done much in your industry yet? Below, we look at how to create a strong portfolio to impress, no matter what.
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Posted on Tuesday, May 9th, 2017
From big business to small local companies, Algonquin College cooperative education students are a great addition to your team and a solid investment for your organization. Why’s that? Co-op students come with a unique set of skills that give your business an edge. Here are three reasons why hiring a co-op student are a sound investment.
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Posted on Thursday, May 4th, 2017
Spring semester starts next week, which means back to class for some and the start of a balancing act between school, work, and life. And while school tends to start slow, you’ll be in the midst of midterms and projects before you know it. The best way to prepare for the inevitable busy time is to start your semester off on the right foot.
If you are headed back to school, read on for some ways to manage your time to make the transition back to school a little bit easier and plan for the semester ahead.
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