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Zero Experience and Zero Work opportunities

Want to make an impact but don’t know how?


The Zero Experience is how you start. Join teams of motivated friends to tackle problems affecting millions of people, network with world-class experts, discover what drives you, and start distinguishing yourself from everyone else. No prior experience required!


“The main thing I got from Zero is ACTUALLY useful advice and knowledge that will help me regardless of what I do!” -2B alum


The Zero Experience’s nine weekly workshops (Wednesdays 6-8pm ET) start with you finding an impact idea, refining it, and then putting it into practice. Then a few weeks in you start again from scratch, now armed with new knowledge, skills, experience, and a team of motivated peers! 


Every workshop is created by UW students like you, built to be super interactive and stuffed to the brim with proven success techniques for you to master.


“Honestly the Zero Experience has been the best experience I’ve had since I came to Waterloo. I don’t regret any moment of work here.” -1A alum


No matter where you come from or where you’re going, the Zero Experience will transform your university experience. 


Applications close soon, so apply now to start making your impact!



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Want a great job but don’t know how to get it?


Zero Work is where you start. In a single weekend, learn the tools to reshape your resume into an impressive story, interview memorably, network without feeling like a fraud, and finally decide what career path matters most to you. No prior experience required!


“Zero reminds me of learning and passion outside of school. It reminds me of why I am pursuing my future career!” -3A alum


Over two afternoons of engaging workshops you’ll learn how to design a perfect resume, network with confidence, find hidden opportunities, write a convincing cover letter, hold charismatic conversations, discover what you want, and so much more. 


Plus get dozens of career strategies written by students like you about your shared problems, fireside Q&As with expert career advisors, incredible friendship opportunities, and more. This isn’t school. You’ll be taking real career steps and getting real results.


“I think that Zero teaches students to be confident through a guided process. It tells them that they ARE capable and shows them how they can be!” -1B alum


No matter where you come from or where you’re going, Zero Work will transform your university experience.


Applications close soon, so apply now to begin the better job-hunt!


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