February 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education If there are two things Professor Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie knows well, they’re the tourism industry and Mount Saint Vincent University’s role in it. Paulette first attended…
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January 2021 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Networking is an essential part of any job search. For students looking to secure summer 2021 co-ops, internships, or practicas through their own job search,…
December 2020 Written by: Raina DeBrouwer, Co-op Coordinator, Co-operative Education Abbie Hodder had a mind for business and a will for advancement from a young age. Progressing through the aquatics ranks (a swim instructor, then…
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.…
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…