COOP * 1100 – Introduction to Co-operative Education F,W (1-0) [0.00]

This course will introduce students to the theory and practice of co-operative education at the University of Guelph. Students will learn to take full advantage of the co-op option. They will acquire practice in the skills required to succeed in the competitive process of securing suitable work terms. Specifically, the course will cover: characteristics and expectations of the ‘new’ world of work, interview skills, resume and cover letter writing, as well as general skills required to be successful in the co-op program. Students also obtain practice in the co-op employment process.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : February 13, 2011

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Mandatory for co-op students, but actually very useful. Not too time consuming if you already have a resume and cover letter, but very useful if you use the strategies they give you. Loved the panel of previous co-op students and their experiences.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : February 6, 2011

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This course helped me create great resumes/cover letters as well as practice with interviews. Even though its not a credit course, its still useful to take. Well, if your in COOP, you need to take it.
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