Management Sciences, Co-op Option 11/15/2017 Presented by: Phil Bézaire Co-operative Education & Career Action
What is Co-op? An education model integrating academic study with relevant work experience An opportunity to gain Canadian (or international) work experience A competitive process not placement! Evaluation of work performance Concurrently working with an employer toward academic objectives real world context A way of life at Waterloo PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 2
Co-op features Integrated employment Workplace test-drive Competitive process Build network Deadline driven Co-op 101 PAGE 3
The Co-op Option Application is required for admission Additional degree requirements include two co-op work terms and two work reports Degree duration is extended to accommodate work terms PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 4
Co-op Streams Qualified students will participate in one of the following two co-op sequences / streams Sequence 1 (Default) Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Study Study Work Term Sequence 2 (Alternate) Work Term Study Fall Winter Spring Fall Winter Spring Study Study Work Term Study Work Term Study PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 5
Steps for Co-op Admission Interested students submit application Fall term Applicants reviewed by department based on Fall grades Early January Selected students transferred to co-op, assigned support and entered in co-op system Mid-January Students enter employment cycle Late January PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 6
Employment Cycle Calendar Winter Term Fall January February March April Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Co-op info session Co-op apps due X X Co-op Admission X Program changes into co-op X Job postings open X Co-op Main Round X X X X Co-op Continuous Interviews PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 7 X X X X X
How to Find a Job? waterlooworks.uwaterloo.ca Co-op 101 PAGE 8
WaterlooWorks dashboard Co-op 101 PAGE 9
WaterlooWorks co-op profile Co-op 101 PAGE 10
WaterlooWorks co-op job postings Co-op 101 PAGE 11
About the System Main Round Approximately one month of continuous interviews 50 applications spread across 2 postings Monitor internal messages and emails Strict deadlines keep an eye on the calendar No offers during the main round Round ends with rank/match process Co-op 101 PAGE 12
Arranging Your Own Job Review six requirements for arranging your own job Meet with a Career Advisor Submit a Job Information Form (JIF) online via CECA website Request a letter of introduction Attend Employer Information Sessions: uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education Co-op 101 PAGE 13
Application package Employers stipulate which documents you MUST submit (e.g. co-op history, grade report, cover letter, résumé, etc.) Cover letters demonstrate why you are interested in the position and how you can make an impact in the role Submit one even if not requested especially if it s your dream job Tailor your résumé if possible Unofficial grade report included automatically by WaterlooWorks Co-op 101 PAGE 14
International Students Visa students are also required to obtain a work permit in order to be employed in Canada Working abroad requires entry visa / authorization according to the immigration policies of that country International questions: https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/working-abroad cecainties@uwaterloo.ca PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 15
Support Co-op students benefit from all services offered by Cooperative Education & Career Action (CECA) including: Full access to WaterlooWorks and employer network of over 6,500 employers A career advisor assigned for pre-work term support Participation in Co-op 601 to prepare and equip students for co-op process PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 16
Centre for Career Action Drop-in Schedule - First month of term (Jan., May, Sept.) All students Resume, cover letter & interview ALL CO-OP STUDENTS BEFORE FIRST WORK TERM Navigating the process, arranging your own job, ranking Drop-ins/Co-op consults 8:30am-4:00pm Graduate student-dedicated services CV, resume, cover letter, interview work search Further education topics Professional/grad school planning, application/interview prep Drop-ins 12:00pm-1:00pm Registration begins at 11:30am Co-op 101 PAGE 17
Centre for Career Action Drop-in Schedule - term months 2-4 All students Resume, cover letter & interview Drop-ins 12:00pm-1:00pm ALL CO-OP STUDENTS BEFORE FIRST WORK TERM Navigating the process, arranging your own job, ranking Co-op consults 8:30am-4:00pm Graduate student-dedicated services CV, resume, cover letter, interview work search Further education topics Professional/grad school planning, application/interview prep Drop-ins 12:00pm-1:00pm Registration begins at 11:30am Co-op 101 PAGE 18
Co-op Fee All co-op students pay a program enrolment fee in addition to academic tuition Currently $709 to be paid once Will be assessed upon successful employment Fee contributes to the overall operation of co-op, including advisors, job development, employer relations, administration, etc. http://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/why-co-op/admissionsco-op-fee PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 19
What if I Don t Find a Job? Students may continue in the regular offering. No co-op fee will be assessed. Students are encouraged to continue seeking employment into the work term timing creditable work experience requires 12 weeks of continuous employment PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 20
Key Contacts Kimberly Dunne Graduate Studies Administrator MMSC Programs kimberly.dunne@uwaterloo.ca Centre for Career Action Advising, career strategy, job search tactics, workshops, employment resources, resume critiques, mock interviews, and more. Tatham Centre (TC) Room 1214, Mon Fri from 8:30AM to 4:30PM 519-888-4047; careers@uwaterloo.ca uwaterloo.ca/career-action/ PRESENTATION TITLE PAGE 21