co-op advice

Real students. Real co-ops. Real advice.

Are you thinking about doing a co-op but not sure where to start? Or did you start a new co-op and need a little advice to get rolling? Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. Four Northeastern students who just returned from their six-month work experiences share some tips.

by Molly Callahan July 12, 2018

Four simple tips for co-op success

Many Northeastern students have just begun their first co-ops. To help them succeed, we asked a handful of students with co-op experience to offer up some tried and true tips for excelling in the workplace.

by Jason Kornwitz January 18, 2017

Take 5: Tips for returning to the classroom

Spring semester classes begin on Monday. Here are five tips to kick-start your return to the classroom, with insight from fellow students and co-op coordinators.

by Jason Kornwitz January 9, 2017

Last-minute tips to help prepare for co-op

Some 4,500 students will work on co-op during the spring 2017 cycle. Career advisor Emily Norris says students can use winter break to do some additional research on their companies and industries, double-check details like the dress code and commute time, and set co-op goals for themselves.

by Greg St. Martin December 23, 2016

#iheartcoop: Co-op students reflect, rejoice on social media

As one co-op cycle winds down and another is about to begin, students both returning from and heading off to co-op took to social media to share why they “heart co-op.”

by Molly Callahan December 22, 2016

Starting your first co-op? Here’s some advice from fellow students

Many Northeastern students have just begun their first co-op. To help them succeed, we asked a handful of current Northeastern students who are co-op veterans to share some workplace wisdom.

by Greg St. Martin January 21, 2016