Co-op Ready 2026 schedule

Co-op Ready, September 11, 2026, 9:30am-3:30pm, St George Banquet Hall
Time Topic Speaker
9:30 am –10:30 am Registration  
10:30 am – 10:45 am Introduction Mohsin Bashir 
10:45 am – 11:15 am WaterlooWorks 101: Getting Started  SAF Co-op Team
11:15 am – 11:30 am Immigration Consulting/Legal Support Talk
11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Job Search Strategy
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Break  
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm

Ace the Interview: Stand Out with Confidence

Victoria Salim
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch  
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Networking Fair and a chance to meet employers 

Resume Critiques by upper year students
  1. RLB LLP
  2. Ford Keast LLP
  3. H&R Block
  4. BDO
  5. Doane Grant Thornton
  6. Williams & Partners LLP
  7. S&C Partner
  8. Kraft Berger
  9. Sapling Financial Consultants
  10. MNP
  11. Starlight Investments
  12. Equitable

We are continuing to build the conference schedule. Watch for any new updates.

If you are an AFM/ SMF student, please note that your class schedule will be adjusted to accommodate this conference. You will not be missing any classes. For the Math/CPA, ScFM, and CFM students who do not have class conflicts, you are welcome to attend.

Ace the Interview: Stand Out with Confidence

Join guest speaker Victoria Salim as she shares the strategies and insights needed to “Nail Your Next Interview.” With experience on both sides of the hiring process, Victoria will provide practical tips on current interview trends, best practices, and techniques to help you confidently showcase your skills and stand out to employers.

Victoria has supported students through her roles at the University of Waterloo, including with the School of Accounting and Finance Co-op Team, and has since built a successful career in Talent Acquisition at Definity, where she leads recruitment strategies for an organization that hires over 150 students annually. Bringing the perspective of both a campus recruiter and hiring leader, Victoria understands what students need to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Resume critique

Get your resume critiqued by a trained and experienced upper year student. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive valuable feedback and improve your resume. Benefit from their insights on formatting, content, and tailoring it to your desired job. This personalized resume review will help you stand out to potential employers and increase your chances of landing the job you want. Bring along a copy of your resume if you want to participate in this session.