Job Search Techniques

Students will learn the philosophy and goals of co-operative education. They will also learn to develop effective job search techniques, including preparing effective resumes and cover letter, and practicing interview skills, in order to secure their first co-op placement.

Work Semester 1

Students will apply academic knowledge and acquire new abilities through relevant employment in their field of study. They will complete a 12 to 16-week paid co-op work experience, monitored by the Co-op office. Students will reflect on how their behaviours and attitudes affect their work and their relations with others in the organization. They will also assess their interests and attitudes in relation to their field of study.

Prerequisites: CO-OP 1101; Permission of the instructor; Special program criteria:

ENVI: satisfactory standing & completion of first year

CISY: completion of first year with a 2.33 GPA

MRKT: completion of first year with a 3.00 GPA

Leadership and the Job Search

Students will integrate the learning they acquired during their first co-op placement, through a written report and presentation, and prepare for their second placement. They will inventory their skills and knowledge, update their resumes, and practice interview techniques. They will also develop leadership abilities through a mentoring program of junior students, which includes conducting interviews, analyzing resumes, and providing feedback.

Prerequisite: COOP 1101 and 1110

Work Semester 2

Students will apply academic knowledge and acquire new abilities through relevant employment in their field of study. They will complete a second 12 to 16-week paid work experience, monitored by the Co-op office. Students will explore the significance of their behaviours and attitudes in relation to their work and examine their own working relationships and those of the organization. They will also define their interests and attitudes in relation to their field of study. Credits for co-op courses may only be used to satisfy graduation requirements of co-op diploma and degree programs.

Prerequisites: CO-OP 2101; Permission of Instructor; Following program specific criteria:

ENVI: second year standing & first year 2.0 GPA. CISY: second year standing & first year 2.33 GPA

MRKT: second year standing & first year 3.0 GPA

Career Search

Students will integrate the learning they acquired during their second work experience and prepare for their entrance into the labour market upon graduation. They will plan their career development, update their resumes and prepare timelines for their job search. They will learn techniques to identify and research work opportunities and use these techniques in conducting a job search.

Prerequisites: COOP 2101 & COOP 2110

Work Semester 3

Students will apply academic knowledge and acquire new abilities through relevant employment in their field of study. They will complete a 12 to 16-week paid co-op work term. Students will assess their interests and attitudes in relation to their field of study.

Prerequisites: COOP 1101. Permission of the instructor, and program based criteria:

BTech-min. GPA of 2.5 in any five program courses

BBA-min. GPA of 2.7 in any five program courses

Work Semester 4

Students will continue a co-op work term, further applying academic knowledge and acquiring new abilities through relevant employment in their field of study. They will complete a further 12 to 16-week paid work co-op work term. They will prepare a formal report examining one aspect of their work - either on a technical, organizational or interpersonal level.

Prerequisites: COOP 3210