Co-op and Career Readiness
This document, often required by employers, is the first impression a student makes and should reflect key achievements concisely.
Resume
This activity, often compared to matchmaking, involves aligning your skills and aspirations with an employer's needs to find the perfect career fit.
Job Search
This platform, with over 700 million users globally, is a must-have for students and professionals to showcase their career achievements and connect with others in their industry.
This common interview opener asks candidates to provide an overview of their background, giving employers insight into their professional journey.
Tell me about yourself.
This core skill involves working with others to achieve a common goal and is often developed through group projects or co-op placements.
Teamwork
This educational program blends classroom learning with real-world experience, often placing students in positions directly related to their field of study.
Co-op/Internship/Placement
Before submitting this letter, candidates must personalize it by referencing the employer’s mission or key project goals.
Cover Letter
When attending career fairs or industry events, this action is key to building lasting connections and expanding professional opportunities.
Networking
These types of interview questions prompt candidates to recall specific situations from past jobs to demonstrate how they handled challenges.
Behavioural interview questions
This quality reflects an employee's ability to manage their time effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain productivity throughout the workday.
Time Management
A vital step before accepting a co-op offer, students should ensure their job aligns with these specific outcomes that measure program success.
Vocational Learning Outcomes (VLOs)
This document not only lists job tasks but also specifies desired qualifications, and is typically provided before submitting a job application.
Job Description
This professional gesture, often sent within 24 hours of a meeting or interview, leaves a lasting positive impression on potential employers.
Thank you note/Thank you email
This interview strategy requires candidates to explain how they resolved a real-life work problem, detailing the situation, task, action, and outcome.
STAR Method
This is the ability to take on new responsibilities or deal with change, a highly valued trait in today’s fast-paced work environments.
Adaptability
This process helps students create and track the jobs offered before starting Co-op, which is often reviewed by the co-op department.
Work Term Record (WTR)
This is the name of the widely used online system where students can upload resumes, search for jobs, and apply for co-op positions at their educational institution.
myCareer Portal/Career Portal
This is the term for the ethical code that governs workplace behavior, ensuring that both employer and employee uphold mutual respect and fairness.
Professionalism
This type of question, often asked at the end of an interview, allows the candidate to clarify any concerns and shows the interviewer genuine interest in the role.
Thoughtful follow-up questions
When handling sensitive information or maintaining fairness, this essential workplace trait ensures trustworthiness and transparency in all business dealings.
Integrity
This specific type of job opportunity is typically prohibited during a co-op placement unless found on myCareer portal.
Unpaid Self-Developed Opportunities
This component of a job application is like the ‘seal of approval’ from past colleagues, vouching for your work ethic and reliability, often opening doors to new opportunities.
Reference List
When making connections online or in person, these two factors—building trust and offering value—are crucial for maintaining a strong professional network.
Rapport and Reciprocity
While technical skills may get you an interview, these qualities—centered on how well you communicate and fit within a team—are what truly win over employers.
Communication Skills and Cultural Fit
In professional settings, this term refers to a set of guiding principles that influence how individuals make decisions and interact with others, ensuring fairness and moral responsibility.
Ethics