Such a decision can be a wise one. Finding a job, CO-OP or internship through the center allows students to build up their resume before leaving this institution. Such a job is usually more impressive on a resume than a regular part-time job and offers job experience within a person's desired field. They often have mock interviews to ensure that a person will be prepared for a real interview with a potential employer. A student or community member is asked to fill out a form and the information is put into a computer.
Employers fill out similar forms that are entered into the same computer.
Once a week on wednesdays, a search is run and both parties are notified if a match is found. Thousands of people participate in this program. There is also a bulletin board in the Cooperative Education and Career Services Center, advertising job opportunities. In addition, a newspaper called the Job Bulletin is released once every two weeks. Within it, a variety of jobs can be found.