You probably already know that hiring a co-op student comes with a bunch of benefits that can have a positive influence on your organization (not least of which is a $3,000 tax credit from the Ontario government).
But did you know that bringing on an Algonquin College co-op student can be a complete game changer, especially for small to midsize businesses?
Below, we look at three key ways that Algonquin co-op students bring huge advantages to their co-op employers.
When you are first starting out in your career, no matter what industry you’re in, you will be laying the foundation for a professional reputation that will follow you throughout your work life. On this blog, we’ve talked before about how to manage that reputation, through consciously building a brand for yourself (read our guide here).
Part of your brand will encompass how you behave at work. Your professional comportment says a lot about how you wish to be perceived, and goes a long way to helping people view you as a responsible and mature co-worker.
When you shift from the student lifestyle—irregular hours, shift work, and maybe some weeknight partying—into a 9 to 5 lifestyle, you may have a bit of a rocky transition period. It’s a lifestyle change with vastly different norms, and you may find yourself exhausted, or having trouble concentrating for a full work day. This is normal, and you’ll acclimatize quickly.
But working 9 to 5 can also be a challenge in terms of taking care of yourself. If you’re in an office, sitting for eight hours straight and being in easy reach of fast food can have an impact on your physical health. You may also find work-related stress coming home with you and affecting your mental health, too.
Below, we look at ways to smooth the transition to a 9 to 5 lifestyle, and how to keep healthy while working.
If you’re looking for a placement for September, you’re already into the job hunting season. You’re putting together your resume, writing some awesome cover letters, and preparing your interview skills.
But did you know that there’s another huge resource available to you, right here at Algonquin College?
Algonquin co-op students get to attend in-person workshops on campus, to help you through the whole job hunt process. And best of all? They’re included in your co-op fees!
If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that conflict sucks. No one likes getting in fights, and no one likes having to deal with unpleasant situations. It’s especially brutal in the workplace, where you might be in a position of needing to work with people who you just don’t get along with.
Conflict in the workplace has the potential to build and build until it feels like there’s no way to manage it. It’s unpleasant and makes going to work far more stressful than it need be.
Lucky for you, there are some ways of dealing with conflict in its early development so it doesn’t become overwhelming. Below, we look at some ways of managing conflict in the workplace.
