Set Yourself up for Success, with Co-op Career Leader Nancy Nyembo
Posted on Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
Nancy is an Office Administration-Executive co-op student currently working as a Co-op Career Leader. Like many Algonquin College co-op students, Nancy brings her newly gained knowledge from her program and experience and skills from a previous career to her co-op work term.
Nancy taught French as a second language to elementary school children, helping them overcome the challenges and barriers that come with learning a new language through play and activities. She also worked for over ten years as an office administrator. “My career started in Botswana as a receptionist, and through my strong determination, excellent communication skills, and commitment to my job, I delivered excellent customer service and was promoted to administrative assistant.” Nancy decided to take her career to the next level and enroll in the Office Administration Executive program at Algonquin College. Her combined experience and interpersonal skills make Nancy a great co-op contact for students.
Nancy’s contribution to the co-op team is key to helping students find success in co-op. As a successful co-op student herself, she provides students with feedback on their resumes, cover letters and conducts mock interviews to help students prepare.
We asked Nancy to offer her key recommendations for a successful co-op job search. Here are her five tips:
- Whether you have work experience or not, be sure to use examples of the skills you are learning and how you are applying them in class or your schoolwork. Use it to your advantage by applying the technical and transferrable skills you are currently learning.
- Remain committed throughout the process. Stay informed on key dates and job application rounds, and check HireAC regularly for job postings. Make sure you are conducting a self-directed job search as well.
- Do your research! Research the organizations you are interested in by reading the mission statements and studying the website.
- Read the job posting attentively. Tailor your resume and cover letter to the requirements and offer examples.
- Reflect on your strengths and make them stand out in your resume and cover letter.
If you are a student looking for help securing a co-op job for your upcoming work term, book an appointment with Nancy by logging into HireAC and selecting the “Book an Appointment” option.
Or reach out: coop@algonquincollege.com
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