by Jasmine | Aug 3, 2017 | Applications, Co-op, Employment, General, High school
When choosing to attend the University of Waterloo, co-op played a very important factor in my decision making process. I chose Health Studies with co-op because I knew that I wanted a career in the healthcare field, but I wasn’t sure which job was right for me. I...
by Jasmine | Jul 14, 2017 | Careers, Co-op, Employment, General
Networking, in the simplest of terms, is informally meeting with individuals with similar interests to yours, that could potentially benefit you personally or professionally. The art of networking is a skill that’s developed over time through much practice. Though it...
by Jon | Jul 13, 2017 | Careers, Co-op, Interviews
I completed a mechanical engineering degree at the University of Waterloo, which is a co-op undergraduate degree program. That means that every other term I had to go through interviews until I found a co-op job for my following term. I’ve put together some of...
by Jon | Jun 9, 2017 | Careers, Co-op, Employment
I’ve had the joy of working at a variety of companies through undergraduate co-op terms and full-time employment. I’ve worked for some of the largest companies in the world (Siemens and Exon Mobil for example), I’ve worked at startups, and I’ve worked for established...
by Anya | Mar 16, 2017 | Applications, Employment, Interviews
Whether you are preparing for a scholarship interview, university entrance interview, or job interview, it can be nerve wracking! Here are 7 tips to guide you through that process and to help you prepare for your next interview. Read up beforehand Read up on the...
