Their role is to assist and advise students in the job search and placement process. Co-op students attend a Professional Development Course which covers the topics of resume and cover letter preparation, interview skills, job market research techniques, networking techniques and entrepreneurship. However, it is ultimately the students responsibility to secure suitable co-op employment. The salary will be consistent with the employer's established pay structure. These job descriptions are posted to the students through electronic mail.
Students submit resumes and covering letters which are then forwarded to employers.
Employers rank only suitable applicants in order of preference. The Co-op office extends offers of employment to students. Students are given a limited time to accept or reject the offer of employment. The Co-op Office provides students with the services that facilitate and coordinate their work term placements. The solicitation of potential co-op employers.