PET Co-op Getting Started & Active Job SearchWorkshop 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

Not doing Co-op in May?

Complete the first portion and hand in your Survey of Intent now and you may leave.

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 2.0 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.

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.

Student s & 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. If you do not know how to do that, go to the IT helpdesk for assistance.

C OMMUNICATION F ROM P ATTI All communication from myCareer Centre will come through your e- mail account. If you prefer to have it come to an alternate , you should have your college auto forwarded (see next slide for instructions) You are responsible for monitoring your daily – Important Work Term information – Interview information – Job offers

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

CO-OP CHECK LIST

NEXT WORKSHOPS

“1 on 1” Appointment THIS WEEK! Go into the myCareer System (Co-op) and book a 15 minute appointment between January 25 – February 3 Bring To The Meeting: Sample resume & CL updated based on info from Advanced Resume Workshop Completed “Survey of Intent” Top 3 targeted geographical areas (based on Plant List document) Proof of your Part A/B exams being either passed or scheduled

“1 on 1” Appointment In preparation for the meeting, bring with you: – Copy of your updated resume and sample cover letter (Updated based on info from the Advanced Resume Workshop) – Completed “Survey of Intent” based on the included document “Qualifying Plant List” – Proof of either passing your Part A/B exam(s) OR proof of having scheduled your exam(s)

Information from the 1-on-1 meetings will be provided to our Job Developer, Justin Gingerich. This will help him identify geographical regions to concentrate on in finding co-op opportunities. It is essential that you stay connected to the myCareer System; Justin & me to optimize your opportunity for success.

ADVANCED RESUME WORKSHOP Attend the Advanced Resume Workshop on Thursday, January 21 Based on the workshop, make appropriate changes to your resume & cover letter PRIOR to your “1-on-1 Meeting”

IMPORTANT! Any co-op you consider MUST provide 3 months qualifying steam time. If it does not, it will not be approved.

1. Web Searches: PETC SPECIFIC E MPLOYMENT S ECTORS K EY W ORD S EARCH Power Generation Petroleum/Chemical Refining Fish/food/beverage Processing Electric Utilities Ethanol Hospitals & Schools Distillers & Breweries Pet Food Manufacturers Power Generation Petroleum/Chemical Refining Fish/food/beverage Processing Electric Utilities Ethanol Hospitals & Schools Distillers & Breweries Pet Food Manufacturers Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers Power Engineers 4th & 3rd Class Power Engineers Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers Power Engineers 4th & 3rd Class Power Engineers

O NLINE R ESOURCES

2. Networking Events, Groups, Agencies Networking Events: myCareer Showcase – Outside A218 on most Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:30am – 1:30pm in the months of September, October, and November Technology companies are featured. Groups: Institute of Power Engineers Lambton College Power Engineers Student Club Agencies: Express Employment Professionals SOS Personnel Braun-Valley Associates Technical Staffing

FACEBOOK: Most companies have Facebook pages that you can follow! LinkedIn: How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job Create a Profile. Here are tips for creating a profile on LinkedIn. Create a Profilecreating a profile on LinkedIn Consider a Photo. You can add a photo (a headshot is recommended) to your LinkedIn profile. Keywords and Skills. Include all your resume keywords and skills in your profile, so your profile will be found.resume keywords Build Your Network. Connect with other members and build your network. The more connections you have, the more opportunities you Search Jobs. Use the job search section to find job listings. Join Relevant GROUPS…(like Institute of Power Engineers!) 3. Social Media

4. BROADEN your SEARCH to INCREASE your ODDS “If you are only concentrating on SARNIA, you must realize that the odds of employment in your field will be greatly limited, and there is a high probability you will not be successful”

5. Steam Time Issues VOLUNTEER??? For the right position, consider volunteering at a company Gets you excellent exposure to a company and demonstrates initiative and commitment to your chosen profession Could lead to future paid opportunities if you perform well Lambton College can provide WSIB insurance coverage & liability insurance for unpaid work terms with Ontario employers.

Sample Networking /letter

Minimum Plant Size Code for Qualifying Steam Time

Reality Check! We have maintained a 100% success rate in students securing co-op in the PETC program (between the two opportunities); HOWEVER, it is important to note that approximately 80-90% of the PET co-ops are volunteer and outside of the Sarnia/Lambton area To take part in the 3 rd Class portion of the PETC program, the TSSA has said that only CERTIFIED 4 TH CLASS POWER ENGINEERS will be allowed to continue into the 4 th, 5 th & 6 th terms of the PETC program. You cannot become a certified 4 th Class Power Engineer without the additional 3 months industry steam time therefore co-op is essential. You must do whatever you have to do to secure that steam time!!!

Reality Check! Be aware of your competition All Power Engineering programs across Ontario are searching for the same steam time opportunities as you. You need to beat them to the opportunity! – DO NOT DELAY! With the decrease in the price of the barrel of oil, CPET opportunities are scarce. Starting Mid-March the CPET will be trying to get volunteer steam time opportunities too. You need to secure yours before they flood the market. – DO NOT DELAY!

myCareer System mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca

Log in with your Lambton Username and password

RECOMMENDED: Set up a Job Posting Alert in myCareer In order to be notified by immediately when a new job is posted, follow these instructions: To set up an advanced search and receive notifications Click on "Co-op" or "Career Services" depending on the type of employment you are seeking. Then go to job postings. Click the blue "Search Job Postings" button, fill in the criteria you want postings to match (ie. targeted programs - choose your individual program), and click "search job postings". Click "Save my search results", which will then give you the option to choose to receive notifications when new job postings that match your criteria are added.

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???