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

2. 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 Search Facebook for “Lambton College Power Engineers”. Join the group and you will receive pertinent information (upcoming meetings; plant tours etc.) and good exchange of information.

3. Services of myCareer Centre myCareer Centre Homepage http://www.mylambton.ca/myCareer/Students/Home/ Employer Showcase (log into the myCareer System http://mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca ; Go to Career Services then Career Event)http://mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca Co-op FAQ’s http://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/students/Frequently_Asked_Questions/

4. 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. NOTE: CPEO students have a slightly different eligibility. See me for more information if interested.

5. Co-op Eligibility Co-op Eligibility has been determined and those individuals who (according to my records) have not met the criteria have been emailed at their STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS. If you received an email 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 email nor telephone.

6. Email & 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 email 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 email account multiple times daily, go into your student email account (i.e. c0123456@mylambton.ca) and have it automatically forwarded to your alternate email address. If you do not know how to do that, go to the IT helpdesk for assistance. c0123456@mylambton.ca

7. 16W Recruitment – PHASE 1

11. You must take in the appropriate workshop (i.e. Advanced Resume; Interview Prep) AND implement appropriate changes BEFORE booking a 1-on-1 appointment for a resume review or mock interview.

13. 16W Recruitment – PHASE 2

15. Weeks of November 16 -27 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”

16. # of Eligible Students in the 16W Competition CPET (all versions) Group 1B – 46 CPET (all versions) Group 2A – 38

19. How to view the PowerPoints from the CPET/PETC Workshops, as well as any supplemental documents: https://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/ students/Workshops/ https://www.mylambton.ca/mycareer/ students/Workshops/

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

26. Please hand in your Survey of Intent before you leave the workshop.

27. myCareer System mycareer.lambtoncollege.ca

28. 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.

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

30. 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.

31. Log in with your Lambton Username and password

33. Make sure you click on “All Active Co-op Jobs”

37. 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”

42. Scroll over to cancel application

43. Questions???