EWSO Getting Started Workshop Patti helps & Justin gingerich

Services of myCareer Centre myCareer Centre Homepage http://www.mylambton.ca/myCareer/Students/Home/ Resources for preparing for: Job Search Resume/Cover Letter Interviews Employer Showcase (log into the myCareer System http://mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca ; Go to Career Services then Career Event) Co-op FAQ’s http://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/students/Frequently_Asked_Questions/

Co-op Model

Co-op Eligibility Co-op Eligibility IS AS FOLLOWS: In order to be eligible to participate in a co-op or internship position, the student must have successfully completed all required courses for all terms preceding the RECRUITMENT term; BE ENROLLED IN (OR PASSED) ALL THE COURSES IN THE RECRUITMENT TERM; have a minimum program cumulative GPA of 2.5, or greater Co-op Eligibility for the Winter recruitment WAS determined The first week of the winter term. those individuals who (according to my records) have not met the criteria HAVE beEN emailed.

Co-op Eligibility If you received an email and feel this is in error, you need to see me personally immediately to seek a fix. (I will not deal with this issue via email nor telephone.) Those who do not meet the co-op eligibility will not be allowed to go out on co-op. At the end of the Winter semester, a second eligibility audit will be done to assess if you have maintained your co-op eligibility. If you have secured a co-op but have not maintained your co-op eligibility, your employer will be contacted. It will be up to that employer if they wish to continue with the co-op or rescind the offer.

Co-op POLICY & PROCEDURES IMPORTANT! Familiarize yourself with the Co-op Policy and Procedures. CO-OP POLICY CO-OP PROCEDURE

CO-OP PROCEDURES Verbal acceptance of a co-op is binding? Did you know… Verbal acceptance of a co-op is binding? Reneging on a co-op with an employer is grounds to fail your co-op immediately! You should read this document to find out more about this and many more important facts. LINK TO CO-OP PROCEDURES

Upcoming Workshops! ADVANCED RESUME WORKSHOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 9:30 – 10:30 Room K205* INTERVIEW PREP WORKSHOP TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:30 – 10:30 Room K205* *Room subject to change; I will email you if there is a change!

SURVEY OF INTENT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 YOU HAVE BEEN EMAILED THIS SURVEY If you are serious about participating in co-op, you must complete this survey and return it to PATTI HELPS IN THE MYCAREER CENTRE no later than: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Anyone who does not complete the survey will be considered “not seeking” co-op and will be removed from the recruitment.

SURVEY OF INTENT Drop In Hours: M-F 9:00-10:00am; 3:00-4:00pm The information we receive from that survey will be very important for us to know exactly what everyone is doing in this co-op. If you have any questions regarding this, you can contact either Justin or patti JUSTIN GINGERICH, Job Developer justin.gingerich@lambtoncollege.ca 519-542-7751 x3582 myCareer Centre Room A218-28 PATTI HELPS, Co-op Advisor patti.helps@lambtoncollege.ca 519-542-7751 x3202 myCareer Centre Room A218-14 Drop In Hours: M-F 9:00-10:00am; 3:00-4:00pm

Job development – a team effort! Justin Gingerich (Job Developer) will be concentrating on Lambton County; major cities & municipalities within a 2 hour radius of Sarnia; OCWA; American Water & Viola. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO ALSO CONDUCT YOUR OWN INDEPENDENT JOB SEARCH, CONCENTRATING ON AREAS OUTSIDE OF WHERE JUSTIN IS CONCENTRATING. AS YOU MAKE YOUR PLANS TO CONTACT COMPANIES, PLEASE DROP IN ON JUSTIN IN ADVANCE TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT YOUR PLANS. HE WILL WORK IN TANDEM WITH YOU TO HELP YOU. KEEP ADJUSTING YOUR STRATEGY AND EXPAND YOUR JOB SEARCH (WHILE WORKING WITH JUSTIN)

Job development – a team effort! If you have a specific industry/company you’re looking into and aren’t sure how to proceed, connect with Justin as he can potentially make calls on your behalf or may have helpful information in that area Do you have prior education/training? This could be useful in finding “out-of- the-box” opportunities

YOUR Next Steps… Complete & SUBMIT survey of intent BY FEBRUARY 7 Complete the “Co-op Check List” BY FEBRUARY 2 Check the myCareer System daily for new job postings Attend the resume & interview workshops Book a resume review with Patti helps immediately following the resume workshop (not before!)

YOUR Next Steps… As you contact companies, stay connected with Justin so that you both can work in tandem. Keep adjusting your strategy and expanding your search area while working with Justin VERBAL ACCEPTANCE (OR VIA EMAIL) IS CONSIDERED BINDING AND SIGNALS THE END OF YOUR JOB SEARCH. If you secure a co-op, you must come and see Patti Helps within 24 hours to complete the appropriate paperwork Work Place Insurance and Liability Insurance is available through the college if you secure a volunteer co-op. Proper paperwork must be done within 24 hours through Patti Helps

Financial Assistance for Volunteer DOMESTIC students: If you are on OSAP and you secure a volunteer co-op, speak to financial aid regarding funding options. There is a “Study Period Extension Form – Volunteer Co-op” form that you need to complete and submit to Jessica in Financial Aid.

myCareer System mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca

Log in with your Lambton Username and password

Make sure you click on “All Active Co-op Jobs”

Name your document the company name (i.e. “lambtoncollege” Upload PDF document with no space in title Retype document name above browser box under “Name”

Scroll over to cancel application

Questions???