Navigating My Co-op Journey: Lessons from Michael Hatswell’s Seminar
My co-op experience didn’t follow the traditional path, but it was still valuable. Instead of securing a placement, I worked on a simulation project under Nicole Galucci and Wendy Greenwood. This gave me hands-on experience and helped me develop key skills. Michael Hatswell’s seminar stood out to me because he shared practical job-seeking strategies and networking tips. As an Assistant Media Buyer/Planner at Essence Mediacom, he’s someone who has successfully navigated the job market, so his insights were reassuring and motivating. Job-Seeking Strategies: What I Learned and How I’ll Use It One of the biggest takeaways from Michael’s talk was how important it is to use LinkedIn strategically. I had a profile but wasn’t fully utilising it. Michael suggested following industry professionals, engaging with their content, and setting up job alerts. These simple steps can make a big difference. Another key lesson was customising cover letters and resumes. I used to take a one-size-fits-all a...