From Co-op to ‘Oh, This Is My Thing’ - Upper Year Career Panel | ARBUS Society
If you’ve done the co-ops, stacked the resume, and still feel like you’re guessing, this is for you.
This panel is about the moment when a job stops feeling like “just another role” and starts feeling like your thing. Not perfectly. Not permanently. Just enough to know you’re moving in the right direction.
You’ll hear from upper-years who’ve worked across PR & Communications, Marketing, Growth, Finance, Consulting, HR, Project Management, and Business Analysis, with experience at places like:
EY, Toronto Tech Week, Government of Ontario, Government of Canada, Dayforce, NordVPN, RBC, CIBC, Hatch, and the University of Waterloo.
We’ll talk about:
The co-ops that didn’t feel right and why they still mattered (and were springboards to the next!)
How people realized a role was (or wasn’t) for them
What actually helped them narrow focus before graduating
How to stop chasing “good on paper” and start trusting your signals
If you’re tired of vague career advice and want honest context from people just a few steps ahead (and in Arts!) come through.
You don’t need a 5-year plan for your full degree. You just need a clearer next step.
Come ready with your questions!
Itinerary
6:15 – Registration
6:35 – Presentations and Kickoff
7:10 – Open Q&A
University of Waterloo room location shared with those registered.
Dress code is business casual: nice jeans, blouses, sweaters, or button-ups all work, no blazers needed.
⚡ Seats are capped at 75 students (priority for Arts undergrads + master’s), so register early.
Free to attend. Registration required.
About ARBUS Society
The University of Waterloo Arts and Business Society (ARBUS Society) is the official student-led organization representing a network of over 2,000 past, current, and future students in the Honours Arts and Business program — one of the most interdisciplinary and career-focused undergraduate programs at UWaterloo.
We empower students to apply the critical thinking and creativity of the arts with the practical, strategic mindset of business. Through events, workshops, mentorship programs, and industry partnerships, we help our peers explore meaningful career pathways, build community, and gain confidence navigating both co-op and new-grad opportunities.
Whether you're a student, alumnus, employer, or future partner, we’d love to connect, collaborate, or co-create with you. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more.