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Cooperative Education Preparation
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Mohawk Co-op Program 1 st College Co-op Program in Canada One of the largest with over 300 employers Over 30 programs with more than 2000 students
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The Co-op Process Classroom participation and individual consultation Job Postings Interviews Job Offers/Acceptance On-site visit Work Term/Audit Package
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Classroom Success Attendance - be on time to every class Cell phones Ask if you don’t understand
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Skills you need to enter/remain/progress in the world of work Fundamental, teamwork, management and personal skills
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Skills in need of improvement: Ability to Problem Solve Communication abilities Positive Interpersonal skills/attitude Literacy/Numeracy Cross-cultural awareness/recognition
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Technical (computer) Personal (organization) Interpersonal Attitudes/Ethics/Values Skills Samples
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Employers Prefer: Communication (listen/verbal/written) Interpersonal Ability Arrive prepared and focused Problem solving/creativity
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Multiple Student Benefits – Confidence and Personal Growth – Technical Experience & Career Exploration – Contacts and networking – Income
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Employers Benefit – Dedicated, quality, educated staff – Assessing/developing potential permanent employees – Bring creativity to the workplace
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Mohawk Contributes – Regular contact with business and industry – Student employment opportunities – Employers seek guidance from you/us – Prepared you for success
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PlacePro View Jobs Create individual portfolios for each job - targeted resume/cover letter Apply to Jobs Check on status of posting, eg. open/close, reposted, cancellation, etc.
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PlacePro Features 24/7 through Internet Record of jobs/applications Multiple resumes/letters/portfolios F/T, P/T, Seasonal opportunities
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Co-op Agreement Go to your MOCO Motion account Click Jobs Tab Click on PlacePro Read the agreement carefully Click Accept (or see Co-op Staff immediately)
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Accessing PlacePro
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What you should see…
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To View Jobs Submit resume for critiquing (once returned) Activate your PlacePro account Upload resume to PlacePro International students: submit Work Visa *complete the above will be able to see jobs
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Resume Upload Create a resume using MS Word (spell check) Avoid Templates – difficult to edit Backup! Upload (converted to pdf file)
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Uploading documents
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Level of CompetenceActions Unconscious Incompetence “I am not aware I cannot perform that task.” Conscious Incompetence “I know that I cannot perform that task.” Conscious Competence “I am aware of my ability to perform that task. Unconscious Competence “I am not aware of my ability to perform that task.”
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