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Start looking for a co-op early. Although WaterlooWorks is quite reliable, there are many more opportunities outside of the job board. Being able to apply for jobs externally not only prepares you to look for jobs full time but it also provides a way to start your study term without having to worry about looking for a co-op.
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### First few weeks of co-op - Starting off strong so your team gives you more important projects to work on
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If you have spent time diving into the codebase but you still are confused, schedule time with your mentor/coworkers to have a code base walk through. Write up questions to ask during the meeting and take notes of unclear parts of the code.
#### What are some easy steps to produce cleaner code? (eden)
#### What are some easy steps to produce cleaner code?
Check over your code at least twice before submitting your code review. Reviewing the code a second time may help you catch minor issues and/or problematic code that your reviewers may or may not comment on. If you are unable to figure out a solution to an issue, then reach out to someone for help rather than implementing a hacky solution. You will be more aware of your coding quality, less prone to ignoring issues, and overall be a more responsible developer.
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#### How can I network effectively during a coop term?
Meeting and networking with people in and outside your team is an amazing way to learn and meet new people. Coffee chats are a great way to learn about interesting roles and tasks others around the company perform. Try to set up coffee chats with others at your company as you might meet an amazing connection or learn about a really neat topic. This may lead to an idea of what you want to do in your future co-ops. A format you can use is: “Hey, I'm the new intern of \<manager\> and I was wondering if I could put something on your calendar so I can get to know you and your work a little better.”
Meeting and networking with people in and outside your team is an amazing way to learn and meet new people. Coffee chats are a great way to learn about interesting roles and tasks others around the company perform. Try to set up coffee chats with others at your company as you might meet an amazing connection or learn about a really neat topic. This may lead to an idea of what you want to do in your future co-ops. A format you can use is: “Hey, I'm the new intern of [manager] and I was wondering if I could put something on your calendar so I can get to know you and your work a little better.”
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