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Format of an Interview

A breakdown of the general format of an interview, what to expect, and what you should do after the interview.

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Cold Calling: It's Easier Than You Think

Cold calling a prospective employer or company you'd like to work for is a great way to gain insight into the company's hiring practices, as well as build new contacts in your network. 

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How to Create a "WOW" Statement

Grab a prospective employer's attention with an effective "WOW" Statement in your cover letter.

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How to Create an Elevator Pitch

You only have 30-60 seconds to make a good first impression to a prospective employer, what do you say? Follow these tips for creating a strong elevator pitch that you can use while networking.

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How to Decode a Job Posting

Tips for decoding a job description to help you match your resume to the experience.

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How to Exit a Company Effectively

Tips for requesting an exit interview to receive feedback from your employer, provide feedback to the employer, and further strengthen your relationship. 

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How to Master the Job Hunt

You asked, we listened. We put the call out to the McMaster Engineering community via Instagram, asking for our students' burning co-op questions. Then we took those questions to our current students who are on co-op. Here are some of their answers.

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How to Nail Your Interview

You asked, we listened. We put the call out to the McMaster Engineering community via Instagram, asking for our students' burning co-op questions. Then we took those questions to our current students who are on co-op. Here are some of their answers.

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Navigating Application Tracking Systems (ATS)

Follow these tips to learn how to navigate an application tracking system and ensure your resume gets through the ATS to the interview.

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How to Share Your Fireball Family in an Interview

Being a part of the Fireball Family is an advantage! Watch this video to learn how to share your Fireball Family during an interview.

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