The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how many organizations do business, including how they interview prospective employees. In the coming weeks, co-op students may find themselves completing interviews via online platforms such as Zoom and Skype.…
Academics - Co-operative Education
Well what an unexpected few months it has been! The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy has been widespread, and has certainly affected a number of our co-op employers and students. For…
Each year when job searches get underway, the Co-op Office hears from nervous students seeking advice on how to land the “perfect” work term. Perhaps they’re facing multiple job offers where one employer can give…
Every year, the Mount offers hundreds of co-op students the opportunity to participate in work-integrated learning (WIL) “which formally and intentionally integrates a student’s academic studies within a workplace or practice setting” and encourages “the…
January 2020 Written by: Lisa MacNeil, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Third year Public Relations student, Janessa Ferguson did not expect she would complete two of her co-op work terms with the federal government but she…
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting on a lonely chair in uncomfortably stiff clothes, waiting for your name to be called. Your mouth is dry, your palms are sweaty, and a thousand thoughts are running…
Have you ever dreamed of running your own small business? Maybe you’d like to offer event planning services to local not-for-profits, operate a kayak rental kiosk for tourists, or consult with other small businesses on…
For international students, co-operative education can offer a unique mix of opportunities and challenges. While graduating with a year of Canadian work experience can be a great way to launch a long-term career and life…
It’s your first day on the job with a new co-op employer, and there’s a lot to take in! Computer log-ins, policy manuals, learning the office layout, invitations to weekly meetings, training sessions, and the…
As a former co-op student herself and now a Co-operative Education Coordinator at the Mount, Lisa MacNeil has written or reviewed hundreds of cover letters. Today, it’s easy for her to tell which letters will…