How it all began

Everything started with an information session during SFU's career days, when various employers set up booths around campus, and held sessions in lecture halls trying to entice students to choose them as a place of employment. All I had heard about syncrude is that it was in Fort McMurray, and that they paid students pretty well compared to other companies.

I wasn't surprised to find out that much more people had went to the Microsoft information session, which was booked at the same time as the Syncrude session, but in a different room. Of course, I had a class so I was late to the session and missed about half of it. They had talked about what the company does, where you'd be staying if you had a job, and what kind of money you'd be making. Overall, I think the information was a little vague, but I peppered them with questions. Although I came late, at least I looked very interested in the company.

The interview was probably one of the least stressful interviews I've had even though there were three interviewers. They asked me questions about my schooling, gave me some situations and asked me how I'd handle them, and the usual interview questions you're usually ready for. It was pretty easy to talk with the three of them and didn't miss a beat in giving answers, the only thing that bothered me the interview was how someone was always writing something down as I was talking. Maybe it was just memories of taking my driving exam, but I almost always felt that I may have just said the wrong thing when they were writing something down.

After what felt like an eternity for a couple of weeks, I received an offer by e-mail. Estatic, I read over the document they sent over and over a couple of days I talked with my Co-Op advisors, and then accepted the offer.