While the COVID-19 pandemic may have forced offices to physically close, students in the Ted Rogers Co-op program have still been able to gain valuable work experience with remote work placements at some of Canada’s leading organizations. The Business Career Hub (BCH), which runs the Ted Rogers Co-op Program, has been working hard during this…
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How to Develop Your Career at Home Online: Covid-19 Edition
We are told to practice social distancing and only go out when absolutely necessary. Our everyday lives have changed significantly. We are trying to follow our everyday routine from home and using technology has been a wonderful tool. Classes can be taught online, job interviews are virtual and working from home has been mandatory for…
The Job Search Can be Tough. Start Here.
Looking for a full-time job upon graduation? Or part-time while attending school? A summer job or internship? Treat every job search as a full-time job and focus on quality, not quantity. Simply put: your best job search approach should answer these three questions. 1) Who Am I? First and foremost, to find jobs that fit…
Use Social Media to Find a Job
General Social Media Advice Make sure your social media accounts (all of them!) are professional, employer-friendly, and clean – essentially, present your best self! Your real name goes a long way. Avoid using nicknames/slang, or names that make it difficult for employers to find you. Make your name consistent across all platforms. Picture perfect! If…
A Guide to In-Person Job Interviews
In-person interviews come in many shapes and sizes, from the classic one-on-one to the increasingly common group interview. Each in-person interview requires you to show off your skills as a prospective employee, but you may want to prepare a bit differently depending on the type. Tips for One-on-One Interviews One-on-one interviews are often the second…
What to Do When Your Job Interview Isn’t In Person
So you’ve landed a job interview with a great company – awesome! But then you learn you won’t actually be required to go into the office and that the employer would like to talk to you by phone or video. Don’t panic: video and phone interviews are becoming an increasingly common first step in the…
Ask BCH: What’s the worst mistake you can make on your resume?
So you’re ready to apply for a job. You’ve done your research, updated your resume and cover letter, and you’re about to send in your application. Hopefully you’re feeling confident about your chances, but it’s never a bad idea to take one final look to make sure your resume is perfect. Did you know there…
New Year, New You, New Job
And we’re back! The winter semester is now in full swing and it’s right back to the grind, but the new year is a great time to evaluate where you’re at in your academic and professional career. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to work on some career or co-op preparation. So what’s the best…
Winter Break Tip: Expand Your Network!
This Winter Break, take a breather from the hectic pace of your studies and focus on career development. It’s the perfect time to expand your network! Get on LinkedIn as a Student Have a LinkedIn profile? Great! Don’t have one? Get one started as soon as you can! LinkedIn is a great (and free!) opportunity…
Winter Break Tip: Tidy Up Your Social Media!
Use Winter Break to Tidy Up Your Social Media Accounts If you’re on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media, keep in mind that employers often go online during their recruitment efforts. But don’t worry – you can actually use social media to your advantage! Your social media presence says a lot about who you…
Ask BCH: What’s your #1 social media job search tip?
Everybody knows social media is a handy tool for finding a job, but what do the experts say about the best strategies and approaches? We asked the experts at TRSM’s Business Career Hub: What’s Your #1 social media job search tip? “LinkedIn has a great Alumni feature where you can discover and sort alumni based…
How to Deal with Unanswerable Interview Questions
In my last blog post, I shared five tough questions you might hear at your next job interview. We went over some solid strategies for answering these questions and I hope you’re now feeling a bit more prepared to take on your next big interview. But even with the right strategies, ample practice and proper…
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