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Cooperative Education Preparation. Mohawk Co-op Program 1 st College Co-op Program in Canada One of the largest with over 300 employers Over 30 programs.

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1 Cooperative Education Preparation

2 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

3 The Co-op Process Classroom participation and individual consultation Job Postings Interviews Job Offers/Acceptance On-site visit Work Term/Audit Package

4 Classroom Success Attendance - be on time to every class Cell phones Ask if you don’t understand

5 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Skills you need to enter/remain/progress in the world of work Fundamental, teamwork, management and personal skills

6 Skills in need of improvement: Ability to Problem Solve Communication abilities Positive Interpersonal skills/attitude Literacy/Numeracy Cross-cultural awareness/recognition

7 Technical (computer) Personal (organization) Interpersonal Attitudes/Ethics/Values Skills Samples

8 Employers Prefer: Communication (listen/verbal/written) Interpersonal Ability Arrive prepared and focused Problem solving/creativity

9 Multiple Student Benefits – Confidence and Personal Growth – Technical Experience & Career Exploration – Contacts and networking – Income

10 Employers Benefit – Dedicated, quality, educated staff – Assessing/developing potential permanent employees – Bring creativity to the workplace

11 Mohawk Contributes – Regular contact with business and industry – Student employment opportunities – Employers seek guidance from you/us – Prepared you for success

12 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.

13 PlacePro Features 24/7 through Internet Record of jobs/applications Multiple resumes/letters/portfolios F/T, P/T, Seasonal opportunities

14 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)

15 Accessing PlacePro

16 What you should see…

17 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

18 Resume Upload Create a resume using MS Word (spell check) Avoid Templates – difficult to edit Backup! Upload (converted to pdf file)

19 Uploading documents

20 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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