CO-OP JOB SEARCH I

Topics

• Week 1 (January 7): Course Introduction and Key Information
• Review Course Expectations and Assignments
• OSCARplus and Avenue to Learn
• Job search and Networking best practices
• Week 2 (January 14): Job Search and Networking
• Job Search Strategies/Staying Organized
• Employer Perspectives
• LinkedIn In-depth
• Week 3 (January 21)
• No in-person class
• Timesheet and Application Tracker #1 Due
• Week 4 (January 28): Skills Articulation/Elevator Pitch
• McMaster Social Sciences Skills Identification
• Elevator Pitch
• Supports and Resources
• Week 5 (February 4)
• Timesheet and Application Tracker #2 Due
• Week 6 (February 11): Interview Practice
• Interview Practice
• Mock interviews
• Week 8 (February 25): Networking and Career Fair Preparation
• Networking and knowing how to communicate your value to employers
• Informational Interviews
• Week 9 (March 4)
• Timesheet and Application Tracker #4 Due
• March 3 is Connect to Careers job fair