CPET (all versions) Co-op Getting Started Workshop 2016S Co-op Term Presented by: Patti Helps

Power Engineering Club Why Join?? Option to become student member of the IPE (Institute of Power Engineers) Plant tours Networking opportunities with upper classmen & industry reps Productive way to give back as well as benefit – We have many great ideas but they require committed volunteers – If you want to become actively involved, contact Patti Helps directly

Power Engineering Club - FACEBOOK Search Facebook for “Lambton College Power Engineers”. Join the group and you will receive pertinent information (upcoming meetings; plant tours, social events etc.) and good exchange of information. Members should provide your address through FB message. Executive is trying to get an list together to better communicate with members.

Power Engineering Club – UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 9, 7PM, LION’S DEN – Speaker is Bill Shaw, Acting Chief of Lambton College FUTURE DATES: MARCH 8 APRIL 12 In the Works: Plant Tours Employer Q&A Bowling Night Golf Tournament

PE Club – Co-Curricular Record Lambton College is rolling out a new initiative called a “Co-Curricular Record” The Co-Curricular Record is an official, non-academic document that formally recognizes your participation in out-of-classroom activities that enhance student learning and personal growth. You would use your Co-Curricular Record to enhance your resume and academic transcript. The transferable skills you obtain from volunteering through Lambton College can contribute to increased employment opportunities.

PE Club – Positions Available Vice President Secretary Please see Patti Helps for more information!

Services of myCareer Centre myCareer Centre Homepage Employer Showcase (log into the myCareer System ; Go to Career Services then Career Event) Co-op FAQ’s

Co-op Eligibility Have at least a passing grade in all program courses in semesters prior to the determination of eligibility; Be enrolled in, or have successfully completed, all program courses in the current semester at the time of application for the co-op positions; Have a program cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above at the end of the semester prior to the determination of eligibility. Have successfully completed any previous co-op work term i.e. has not received an F/NP grade on a co-op work term. NOTE: CPEO students have a slightly different eligibility. See me for more information if interested.

Co-op Eligibility Co-op Eligibility has been determined and those individuals who (according to my records) have not met the criteria have been ed at their STUDENT ADDRESS. Co-op Eligibility will be done again at the end of this semester If you received an 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 nor telephone. THERE ARE A FEW PEOPLE WHO ONLY FAILED EITHER JSS OR SDV. THERE IS A RECOVERY PLAN AVAILABLE. Please refer to the I sent you to find out how to activate the recovery plan immediately.

YOUR & Phone Numbers IMPORTANT!!! As the recruitment progresses, it is crucial that I be able to contact you immediately sometimes. I need you to do a few things: 1.Log into myCareer and make sure your alternate address is correct & ensure there is an accurate cell phone number in there. Update if necessary. NOTE: Make permanent changes in Webadvisor. 2.If you are not in the habit of checking your student account multiple times daily, go into your student account (i.e. and have it automatically forwarded to your alternate address. See next slide for instructions.

STUDENT ADDRESS ONLY Through the myCareer System, I can ONLY students to their student account It is imperative that I have easy, direct, efficient access to you to best assist you in this recruitment. Therefore, if you are not in the habit of DAILY checking this , please follow the instructions on the next slide and have your student auto forwarded to your alternate address

How to Auto Forward your Student to your Alternate 1.Log into your myLambton account 2.Click the link 3.Re enter your student # & password 4.Click on the settings icon 5.Click Mail 6.Click Accounts 7.Click Forward 8.Fill in the field for the alternate address 9.If you are having difficulty with this, go to the helpdesk for assistance

Receive notifications when jobs have been posted on myCareer!

CO-OP CHECK LIST

16S Recruitment – PHASE 1

You must take in the appropriate workshop (i.e. Advanced Resume; Interview Prep) AND implement appropriate changes BEFORE booking an appointment for a resume review or mock interview.

16S Recruitment – PHASE 2

Weeks of March 31 – April 1 all students still interested in securing a co-op must book a “1-on-1” Meeting with Patti Helps based on the instructions given at the “Phase 2 Workshop”

# of Eligible Students in the 16S Competition CPET (all versions) Group 1A – 47 CPET (all versions) Group 2B – 31

How to view the PowerPoints from the CPET/PETC Workshops, as well as any supplemental documents: students/Workshops/ students/Workshops/

Important Online Job Searches mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca Company Websites START LOOKING AT PLACES IN ADDITION TO myCareer NOW !!!

myCareer System mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca

myCareer System Ensure that you have access to the Co-op side AND that you can view jobs. If not, come to the myCareer Centre for assistance.

CONTACT INFORMATION ACCURATE??? Before you search any jobs, please ensure that all of your contact information is accurate. i.e. Alternate correct? Cell phone number a MUST!!!

Transcript Accurate? Under Co-op click “Documents”. There should be a PDF version of your transcript. Click it and ensure that the transcript is correct. NOTE: The transcript will contain ALL courses you have ever taken at Lambton College in chronological order. This cannot be altered.

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???