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Due to increased activity related to the approaching application deadline, some WaterlooWorks servers experienced slower processing time beginning at approximately 10:15 pm last night.  Students were able to continue submitting applications throughout the evening and early morning hours, and by 9 am this morning a record number of applications had been submitted.  However, given that some students were impacted by the poor performance, the application deadline for all jobs has been extended to 10 am.  IST and Orbis are continuing to monitor the situation and make adjustments.  We apologize

ALL Waterloo students can now register for career-related workshops and events via WaterlooWorks!

Pictured above (left to right): Ross Johnston, Erica McDonald, Prabhjeet Sahota, Jeremy Steffler and Dr. Norah McRae at the first-ever Co-operative Education Research Certificate Capstone event.

By Anastasia Ike-Orji

The Co-operative Education Research Certificate (CERC) is a new designation that recognizes students who have worked in research-focused positions on multiple work terms. The CERC Capstone is the final milestone of the certificate, where students demonstrate their ability to conduct independent research on the job.

Everyone finds job searches stressful. At least somewhat.

There are a lot of extra worries and added responsibilities that come with searching for work—and even more if you’re a co-op student! Top it off with courses, clubs, a social life, dealing with housing, managing finances, and hoping there are still finances to manage? No wonder we’re stressed.