G ETTING S TARTED S TEPS T O Y OUR S UCCESSFUL WORK T ERM Karen McClughan myCareer Centre Co-op & Career Advisor Office A218 – Ext 3386

W HEN IS MY C O - OP T ERM ? Start term Winter 2015 ◦ Summer 2015 Study ◦ Fall 2015 Study ◦ Winter 2016 Break – Co-op recruitment ◦ Summer 2016 – Co-op Work Term Start term Summer 2015 ◦ Fall 2015 Study ◦ Winter 2016 Break ◦ Summer 2016 – Study – Co-op recruitment ◦ Fall Co-op Work term Start term Fall 2014 ◦ Winter 2015 Study ◦ Summer 2015 – Break/Study ◦ Fall 2015 – Break/Study – Co-op recruitment ◦ Winter 2016 – Co-op Work Term

Y OUR C O - OP W ORK T ERM Dates ◦ Winter: January 4 – April 29 ◦ Summer: May 2 – August 31 ◦ Fall: Sept 1/6- Dec 31 Credit Requirements: ◦ 4 MONTHS FULL TIME ◦ Completion of contract – start/end date ◦ Completion of hours  35 Hours per week X 16 weeks = 560 hours  Minimum Requirement = 420 ◦ Completion of all components of the work term report on D2L

What is Co-operative Education A program with periods of work experience so the student can apply their classroom learning in appropriate business and industry settings ◦ Positions are approved by myCareer Centre ◦ The student is engaged in productive work not only observation ◦ Students are required to complete all components of the Work Term Report in D2L as well as their hours ◦ The student’s progress is monitored by myCareer Centre through D2L ◦ The student is supervised and evaluated by the Work Term employer

S TUDENT R ESPONSIBILITIES Have an up to date professional resume Check myLambton ◦ Only communication used Conduct your job search ◦ Lambton College Postings (myCareer) ◦ Networking ◦ Approach employers directly – in person/ online ◦ Keep a professional online presence (facebook, twitter) The final responsibility for securing employment rests with the student

N OTE Lambton College DOES NOT guarantee that students will secure Work Term positions ◦ Every effort will be made to assist the student in securing a work term opportunity when the student participates by  Utilizing the services provided by myCareer Centre

S TUDENT R ESPONSIBILITIES International Students ◦ Co-op Work Term Permit Required ◦ Many students will already have ◦ s with letters were sent out ◦ If not s ecure letter from Co-op Advisor (me)

C OMMUNICATION All communication from myCareer Centre will come through your college mylambton account ◦ Forward to your main is available You are responsible for monitoring this account ◦ Important Work Term information ◦ Interview information ◦ Job offers

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P OLICIES & P ROCEDURES FOR C O - OP Read & understand and adhere to Policies and Procedures for Co-op – SEE Co-op Pak Eligibility ◦ Be enrolled or have successfully completed all current semester program courses ◦ Have a least a pass in all previous semester program courses when eligibility is determined ◦ Have a program cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above ◦ All fees paid in full

S TEPS TO W ORK T ERM S UCCESS Assess employers and positions ◦ Where will your skills fit into the market ◦ What are you qualified for? ◦ Are your goals realistic? Research ◦ Conduct research to identify potential employers with potential positions ◦ Research companies that post on myCareer to create effective marketing materials

S TEPS TO W ORK T ERM S UCCESS S TEPS TO W ORK T ERM S UCCESS What do YOU have to offer? o Program skills o Transferable skills o Certifications/Achievements What are you looking for? o Type of position o Location- do you have transportation to get there o Wage?

S TEPS TO C O - OP S UCCESS Is your product packaged well? ◦ Neat, error free and presented well, are you identifying what the employer is looking for? Key Marketing Materials ◦ Cover Letter ◦ Resume ◦ Business cards ◦ Program capabilities ◦ Previous evaluations/Letters of recommendation ◦ Tax Credit for employers in Ontario

S TEPS TO C O - OP S UCCESS myCareer Centre ◦ Meet with advisor to discuss your “Active Job Search Plan” ◦ Resume/cover letter review/ ◦ Mock interviews myCareer Web site ◦ Forms ◦ Work Term Pak ◦ Q & A ◦

S TEPS TO C O - OP S UCCESS Program Capabilities ◦ Optimal Resume Suite  Resumes; Letters; Interview prep.; e-portfolios etc. ◦ Interview set up for employers ◦ Telephone, computers, fax machines

S TEPS TO W ORK T ERM S UCCESS How to apply for posted positions: Read job descriptions carefully Apply online with myCareer (unless indicated differently on posting i.e. apply online with company) Attach cover letter, resume – Saved as a PDF with no spaces in name transcript (if requested) NOTE: Cover Letters should be saved on your own drive and uploaded individually for each position. ◦ i.e. ABCcoverletter

myCareer Job Postings Eligible students will be able to view the jobs and apply through myCareer Follow instruction carefully in regard to deadlines, instructions

I NTERVIEWS All interview decisions are made by employers ◦ Many will contact you directly Check myCareer/ daily for interview notification after the deadline A minimum of 24 hours notice must be given to cancel interviews Proper interview attire is required Ensure you are properly prepared ◦ Company research ◦ Optimal resume – interview practice ◦ Mock interview

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Log in with your Lambton Username and password

Book all appointments in Co-op tab only

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

J OB A CCEPTANCE BEFORE YOU ACCEPT YOUR JOB Clarify all details! Job description Hours Contract dates!! Conditions of employment Available transportation/living accomodation

J OB A CCEPTANCE Once you accept you are committed to that position - No Exceptions Follow timelines for accepting positions Fully complete and sign pink “Work Term Acceptance” form within 24 hours of job acceptance and return to myCareer Centre. Must be received by 21 st of first month of co-op. May 21/September 21/January 21st Return fully completed & signed yellow “Work Term Agreement ” form to Co-op office within 7 days (if secured own position) If position is non paid Insurance Paperwork is required before you start your position NOTE: All hiring decisions are made by employers

S UCCESS - W ORK E THICS Show up before scheduled shifts ◦ Not late Be available for all shifts ◦ Don’t ask for time off Call in if you are going to be late or absent ◦ Do not have frequent late or absent days Show up in a fit state for work Display a positive attitude Contact Co-op Advisor if you receive a warning, lay off or fired

S UCCESS DURING WORK TERM: Complete Work Term modules in D2L by due dates – complete Module 1 immediately.= Refer to Work Term Pak for Q & A Print off forms from D2L at beginning of term Contact myCareer Centre for unusual circumstances or difficulties Remember that at all times you are representing your program and Lambton College Honour your contract dates – no changes Contact Co-op Advisor if injured in any way on your co-op

W ORK T ERM R EPORT Work Term report details will be on D2L –module due dates throughout the term – starting right away Meet with supervisor 3 times ◦ Beginning – to discuss goals and objectives – present guidlines, capabilities ◦ Middle – am I meeting the goals & objectives and areas to improve, present evaluation ◦ End – discuss final evaluation and get copy Document above meetings and supervisor signs off Log hours (Supervisor signs off) Submit each work term report module by deadline Failure to submit all components will result in an Failure grade

A FTER THE W ORK T ERM Due date for module completion in D2L January 8/16– Fall Term May 6/16- Winter Term September 9/16 – Summer Term Failure to submit all components of the Work Term report WILL result in an Failure grade Letters to verify graduate status are issued by the International office and take at least 2 – 3 weeks after final co-op credits are submitted.

W HAT SHOULD I DO N OW ? Update your resume – professional quality Create a general cover letter outline (to be adjusted to each job posting later) Set up an advisor meeting ◦ Book on myCareer –Co-op appointment tab ◦ Book by coming into the myCareer Centre Apply for myCareer job postings – check frequently ◦ Read instructions on posting carefully ◦ Some are apply on Company Web Sites ◦ Deadlines shorten as semester progresses

W HAT SHOULD I DO N OW ? Practice Interviews in Optimal Resume Attend the upcoming Resume/Interview Workshops Book a Mock Interview Check myLambton often ◦ Important information ◦ Interview notifications ◦ Job offers Actively network and conduct your own job search ◦ Employer Showcase ◦ Online job postings – use legitimate sites  avoid Craig’s List and Kiji

Last But Not Least Demonstrate respect and professionalism throughout the process ◦ Classmates ◦ Employers ◦ Faculty ◦ Co-op Advisor & staff

Q UESTIONS ? T HANK Y OU !