Discovering my career path in Investment Management
[BLOG POSTING]Discovering my career path in Investment Management OLC BlogMy university experience has been a roller coaster to say the least. From moving to a brand-new city without knowing anyone to...
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[BLOG POSTING]Getting Through the First Month of your Co-op Co-operative EducationGetting Through the First Month of Your Co-op: How do you prepare for a new work term? And how do you survive the first...
View ArticleBuilding Routines to Build Productivity
[BLOG POSTING]Building Routines to Build Productivity professional developmentProcrastination became a close friend of mine and by the end of the semester, I was burnt out but relieved that it was all...
View ArticleBecoming A $60K Assistant
[BLOG POSTING]Becoming A $60K Assistant Co-operative EducationWhen I first started at PCL as an Administrative Student, I was slightly disappointed. By: Sharon | 0 comments read more
View ArticleGolden Opportunity: How I Accidentally Ended Up at a Fortune 500 Mining Company
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View ArticleSmall Firm, Big Opportunities: Insights into Working at a Small Firm
[BLOG POSTING]Small Firm, Big Opportunities: Insights into Working at a Small Firm Co-opIf you ever wondered what it was like working at a small to mid-size accounting firm, read on for a few insights...
View ArticleMoving From Retail to Corporate : Life as an Operational Specialist at...
[BLOG POSTING]Moving From Retail to Corporate : Life as an Operational Specialist at Canadian Western Trust Work Place CultureFor three years I worked part-time at TD Canada Trust as a customer service...
View ArticleMy Adventures working with the BC Lottery Corporation
[BLOG POSTING]My Adventures working with the BC Lottery Corporation First Co-op TermIs working in an unfamiliar industry scary to you? Don’t know what to prepare before working in a co-op? Read on to...
View ArticleFinding the Right Fit: A Guide to Job Hunting
[BLOG POSTING]Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Job Hunting OLC BlogAfter reaching the end of her first co-op semester, Amanda, a Business co-op student, reflects on her experience and shares tips on...
View ArticleTaking The Next ‘Big’ Step: Working at The Canada Revenue Agency
[BLOG POSTING]Taking The Next ‘Big’ Step: Working at The Canada Revenue Agency finding a jobConsidering whether you want to work at a small company or a large organization? Try out both! Enjoying the...
View ArticleThriving In Large Projects: 5 Tips
[BLOG POSTING]Thriving In Large Projects: 5 Tips Co-operative EducationWhat do you do when you have a large project in front of you full of uncertainties? Well, you jump at the chance to be a part of...
View ArticleHow to Get Over Imposter Syndrome at Your Co-op
[BLOG POSTING]How to Get Over Imposter Syndrome at Your Co-op Gaining confidence"A lot of students going through their co-op terms have the same fear – as a student, how should one cope transitioning...
View ArticleHow Co-op Helped Me Engage With the Community
[BLOG POSTING]How Co-op Helped Me Engage With the Community International Services for StudentsLooking to succeed in Co-op while making the most of your experience? Natalia shares the best lessons she...
View ArticleTake a Chance: The Co-op Edition
[BLOG POSTING]Take a Chance: The Co-op Edition Marketing [SRY]In my first semester, I had no idea what type of co-op position I was looking for. This was somewhat stressful, but what helped was keeping...
View ArticleFinance Co-op – Tips for Succeeding in the Workplace
[BLOG POSTING]Finance Co-op – Tips for Succeeding in the Workplace AvigilonWorking in a professional finance position can be challenging as it involves precise budgeting and planning, dealing with...
View ArticleYour Health Matters In The Workplace
[BLOG POSTING]Your Health Matters In The Workplace Co-opMental health is integral to your growth in the workplace; which Elvina expands upon in her unique and enlightening experience as a Marketing...
View ArticleDo, Learn, and Grow: Valuable Lessons from Company Values
[BLOG POSTING]Do, Learn, and Grow: Valuable Lessons from Company Values Business "Learn. As students, we hear this word a lot in school, but what does that really mean in the working environment?"-Read...
View ArticleHow My Student Club Involvements Scored Me My First Co-op - Recruiter...
[BLOG POSTING]How My Student Club Involvements Scored Me My First Co-op - Recruiter Perspective Co-operative EducationJoining a student club is an excellent way to develop transferrable skills! Olivia...
View ArticleReal Talk: Is An International Co-op Worth It?
[BLOG POSTING]Real Talk: Is An International Co-op Worth It? Career ExplorationYou have seen the emails, read the posters, heard the presentations. The question remains, is International Co-op worth...
View ArticleTable for One Please!: Solo Travelling Abroad
[BLOG POSTING]Table for One Please!: Solo Travelling Abroad Co-opHave you ever considered travelling alone? Does it make your nervous? Well, you are not alone. There are many benefits to travelling...
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