COOP 1101

Students will learn the philosophy and goals of Co-operative education and Work-integrated Learning (WIL) in order to compete for their first co-op placement and career related opportunities. They will analyze job postings while reflecting on and identifying personal qualities, knowledge and skills that meet job requirements. They will learn to communicate these transferable skills to future employers and to develop effective cover letters and resumes. Students will also be introduced to networking, professionalism in the workplace and gain relevant skills in handling professional employment interviews.