Posted on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
Lana-Marie Souaid is a second-year student in the Interactive Media Design program at Algonquin College. Like others in her program, Souaid chose to take a co-op term during the second term of her studies.
Working with the co-op department, Souaid secured a co-op position at CENGN, an association of industry leaders that work in telecommunications. The organization needed a brand-new website, and based on Souaid’s skillset, she was asked to design and create it. It went live this month.
“It feels unreal to have my website go live,” Souaid says. “I have never made a website this large before, yet alone for a well-known company.”
This kind of experience is a huge bonus for Souaid, who is set to graduate from the Interactive Media Design program this year. Now armed with industry experience working for a large organization, co-op has given her the opportunity to grow her skillset and test her abilities.
Souaid works at her desk during her co-op term at CENGN.
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Posted on Thursday, April 27th, 2017
It’s almost May, and for those of you heading to a co-op work-term, you may be starting to feel anxious, excited, and nervous. Co-op can be a career-launching experience for you. It’s an awesome way to learn more about your industry and to become familiar with the kinds of working environments you can expect. You’ll gain valuable experience and stand out in any future job hunt.
Like so many things in life, you get out of co-op what you put into it. Below are some tried and true ways to get the most out of your placement.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
Have you heard the expression “it’s who you know” in reference to job hunting before? For many, this can be a discouraging phrase. What if you don’t know anyone in your industry? What if you’re just starting out? How are you supposed to ‘know’ people who can help you get a job?
The answer, of course, is to network.
Networking has a stereotype of being intimidating, especially as a student just getting started on your career. But the truth is that it is the best way of getting your name out there and making some great connections. Here are three great ways to shine at your next networking event.
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Posted on Thursday, April 20th, 2017
It’s hard to believe, but we are only weeks away from the start of summer! For many, this means four months away from school, homework, and group projects.
Summer is an awesome time to take a break, have some fun, and relax. It’s also an awesome time to get some work done, whether at your summer job, a placement, or by volunteering. Below are three ways to make the most of your summer break.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 18th, 2017
When you apply for a placement or a job, do so knowing that there are dozens, if not hundreds of other applicants applying for that same job. If you’re a student, the competition is even more fierce: a flood of your peers is after the same placement or job as you. So how do you set yourself apart? How do you make an employer remember you?
The answer is to brand yourself.
As a student, the idea of branding yourself can be overwhelming. How do you brand yourself when you’re not even working yet in your field? And what does ‘branding yourself’ even mean, anyway?
Branding yourself means getting yourself known for your abilities. It gives you the confidence to talk about what you’re good at, and helps you connect with the people who can help you build your career. It helps you get familiar with where your strengths lie, and distinguishes you from the crowd.
In this guide, we’ll take a step-by-step look at the process of branding yourself as a student. We’ll look at how to establish your brand, how to communicate it, and how to use it to get fantastic opportunities.
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