Training
CO-OP training is offered online and in-person or in a hybrid format. Here is a brief overview of the workshops that will lead you to success.
CO-OP training is offered online and in-person or in a hybrid format. Here is a brief overview of the workshops that will lead you to success.
The purpose of this appointment is to provide a personalized assessment of your CO-OP resumé. By attending this meeting, you will improve your resume-writing skills and increase your chances of securing a CO-OP interview. After the appointment, you will be able to:
This appointment provides a personalized assessment of your CO-OP cover letter, allowing you to improve your cover-letter writing skills and increase your chances of securing an interview with employers who request a cover letter as part of their application process.
After this appointment, you will be able to:
The purpose of this appointment is to provide a personalized assessment of your skills as an interviewee. The meeting is conducted either as a formal mock interview or as a less formal discussion.
For the mock interview, you will be asked to select a CO-OP job for which you would like to practice. You will be expected to prepare for the simulation in the same manner as you would a real interview. The mock interview takes roughly 20 minutes, and you spend the remainder of the hour receiving feedback.
For the discussion-style interview, we will discuss ways to prepare for real interviews. You will explore specific interview questions and receive suggestions on how to best respond.
After this appointment, you will be able to:
This appointment provides additional interview coaching, based on feedback employers have provided. You go over their comments with the PDS, who then gives you constructive suggestions to improve your performance in upcoming interviews.
After this appointment, you will be able to:
This appointment allows you to discuss your overall professional development strategy, including techniques for resumé writing, applying for jobs, interviews, employer ranking, marketing, and long-term and short-term goal setting. The session is customized to your needs.
After this appointment, you will be able to:
Same as Job-Search Strategies meeting with a focus on National and/or International job search
After this meeting, you will be able to:
* the content will be adapted to your needs.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss your preparation for your upcoming international placement; including the Brightspace International training module, risk management training, possible scholarships, and any questions student may have related to the mobility CO-OP work term.
After this meeting, you will:
Book one of the sessions outlined above with your Professional Development Specialist:
*Please book with the Specialist representing your program of study.