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What does it take to compete on a national consulting stage? This student blog follows a University of Waterloo team at the National Strategy Consulting Competition in Vancouver, where they placed among the top 12 teams nationwide.

Discover the lessons they share on teamwork, strategy, and personal growth through an intense real‑world case competition experience.

If you tend to get nervous about networking or don’t know what to say, you're not alone.

The hardest part of networking is breaking the initial barrier of overthinking. In this blog, you’ll learn how to reduce your mental load so you can get over your networking nerves and take a step forward in your career.

Opportunities in Accounting and Finance Night is your chance to make a strong first impression with employers who are actively seeking future talent. While this event takes place in person, your professional presence starts before the event and continues afterword -- on LinkedIn.

In today’s recruiting landscape, a strong LinkedIn profile does more than showcase your experience. It reinforces your personal brand and helps you stand out to employers. Here’s how to make the most of LinkedIn beyond simply updating your profile.

As a new term rolls around, so do new opportunities. As second year students get ready for co-op applications, it can be incredibly nerve-wracking. SAF's annual Co-op Ready Conference helps to provide students with valuable, actionable advice that is useful for creating outstanding resumes and captivating cover letters, as well as how to ace interviews and network to get your name out there. 

A team of SAF students participated in the Lang Tax Conference, proposing a Job Innovation Credit to address UN SDG 8. They gained insights into tax policy, the CPA profession, and built connections with peers from other universities.