Once you have been accepted in the program, you will participate in a series of workshops that will provide you with the skills to secure your co-op work terms. In the workshops you will learn how to write professional cover letters, a résumé and hone your interview skills through mock interviews.

You will start applying for jobs four months prior to your first co-op work term. You will apply through the program’s online system SIMPLICITY, and conduct an independent job search to find employment.

Employers shortlist co-op students they wish to interview. Our office will coordinate the interviews and contact you to sign up for a suitable time. You will be interviewed in-person, by phone or by Skype.

When interviews are completed, employers submit their ranking of students to the Co-op office. Job offers are made based on employer rankings.

If you are ranked first by an employer you will receive a phone call or e-mail from the Co-op Coordinator to confirm acceptance of an employment offer. Details of the work term will be provided by the employer and you will commence work at the start of the following semester.