Co-Ops / Internships
Sometimes the best way to find out if you’ll like a job is to jump in and try it. In this section, you’ll discover learning approaches that give you a taste of what to expect from a given career, and help you decide which path to take—even before you graduate. Welcome to the world of experiential education!
Co-ops and Internships
Internships and Co-op Experience
September 15th, 2009On-the-job experience is essential in helping career planners decide whether or not an occupation or work environment is right for them. If you’re still in school, there are a number...
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“Me, Inc.” Marketing Your Resume
By Minoo Bhutani You’re starting your summer job search and confused about where to begin. Well,...
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It’s all about Networking
As we move into the New Year, a lot of students are possibly preparing for their break into the real world as they graduate after this semester. Even if that is not the case for you at this point, the season of the summer job search is coming up sooner than you think. Getting a [...]
Quitting can be the most satisfying part of a job
Quitting can be the most satisfying part of a job. On the same track as my previous blog entries I will detail the myriad ways to quit poorly. And yes, it is possible to leave a job badly. I’ve held some terrible jobs. I’ve been lucky as the majority of the jobs I’ve worked have been fantastic, [...]
How to ruin an interview in three easy steps!
Continuing on the thread of the myriad mistakes I’ve made in the search for employment, both during and after my post secondary degree, this post is a guide on how to sabotage an interview in three easy steps!
The first and easiest step: Don’t have anything prepared!
I recently read somewhere that having scripted talking points [...]
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No matter where you attend or what you study there is no question that rising tuition fees across the country continues to crunch on our ability as students to start our lives after post-secondary studies. What’s more, the debt load across the map is only on the rise with limited relief in sight which only [...]