Meet Alex, a diligent fourth-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo. Aiming for a career in General Motors' innovative design team, Alex had high hopes after securing four interviews. However, after facing rejection, they’ve become self-critical, questioning their interview skills. Determined to improve, Alex spends evenings revising their resume and practicing mock interviews with peers, all while championing the co-op program that has shaped their academic journey.