Computer Science/Mathematics Co-op
Student Workterm Preparation Program:
Table of Contents

Quick links: Co-op Placement Process | Resumes | Cover letters | On-line resumes | Interviews I | Interviews II
Work Search Tactics | W.S.T. follow-up I | W.S.T. follow-up II | W.S.T. follow-up III | Transition from school to work | Other resources

• Orientation notes

Session #1: The Co-op Placement Process/Writing resumes

• Overview of the Placement Process
• Skills analysis - Doing a skills assessment is the first step in writing a resume.
• Resumes
• Sample resumes

Session #2: Resumes continued/Cover Letters

• A review of the sample resume and resume-writing tips:
  1. Before beginning to write your resume, do a self-assessment of your skills. You need to know what skills you have in order to market them to an employer.
  2. Self-assessment handout
  3. Resume handout
  4. Cover letters
  5. Sample cover letters

Session #3: Preparing your on-line resume