"I participated in the co-op program at SJU. The experience that I gained from this program has been essential in my professional development. The resume building sessions, interview advice and practice, and networking opportunities provided by Todd Krug, Director, and the co-op staff gave me a great amount of confidence in my professional skills to find a desirable position upon graduation. I made many professional connections through the co-op program. The summer classes provided a great opportunity to learn with other driven students while forging great friendships. Additionally, I still keep in touch with some of the people I worked with at Willis Towers Watson and Aramark. These are professional relationships that have served as great references for me and on whom I can rely for career advice. The value I gained from working at Willis Towers Watson and Aramark gave me insight into how life is as an employee. I learned how to balance my professional life with my on-campus activities and personal life. These experiences helped me understand what I should look for in a position once I graduated, how to manage employees and professional relationships, and how to effectively communicate in a business. I would recommend the co-op program because it opens many doors and gives you access to professional contacts and opportunities that other students may not have. This program will assist you and teach you how to write an effective resume and properly prepare for an interview. Lastly, Todd is someone who you can always reach out to for help and advice, he will be your biggest advocate throughout entire process.
