Liberal arts students are advised to use curriculum electives to acquire the technical skills needed to improve their marketability. A student who makes use of career planning strategies, and who remains flexible to take advantage of job opportunities, even including relocating, will have the most success at landing a placement. The co-op director reviews student files and contacts those qualified. You can let the co-op office know if a particular opening is of interest to you. A dossier, including your resume and transcript, is sent to the employer for review.
Employers decide whom to invite for interview.
Before you interview, contact the co-op office to get information on the employer, the job description, etc., which will help you prepare for the interview . The employer decides whom to hire and makes the job offer. The student accepts the employer's offer of the co-op position under the conditions established by the employer. All University co-op program requirements outlined in this handbook now must be met by the student. Students who are not yet hired should register for classes on schedule.