Co-op Tips + Tricks: Choosing placements, writing cover letters, and prepping for job interviews

New to the co-op program and getting ready to apply for your first round of placements? Or maybe you’re getting ready to apply for your second or third placements—whatever the case, the following tips and tricks are ones I’ve come up with, looking back on my three co-op experiences, to help new and current co-op…

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Social media skills: top tips for engagement

Social media is a tool that holds great power and potential. Used properly, it can drive social progress, unite global communities, and create a common sense of duty and responsibility. Used improperly, however, social media can be devastating.  With so much potential –positive or negative – many organizations and individuals are left with the following…

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Three binge-worthy public relations podcasts to check out

With high levels of screen time and students feeling overwhelmed with readings, podcasts provide a screen-free alternative to keep up with trending public relations topics and best practices for communicators. A few noteworthy public relations podcasts to check out include the following: Inside PR Inside PR is produced on a weekly basis by Canadians Joseph…

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