Whether you are unsure of where you want to go in your career in business or are certain of your career path, we have opportunities for you. Working in a small private company or large government organization, getting an accounting designation or making a splash in marketing. Perhaps your path includes obtaining your CHRP, CPA and MBA. Perhaps you know that in the future you want to own your own business. Or it could be that securities, derivatives, mergers and acquisitions are your calling. Whatever your interests, this is the time to explore your options.
We invite you to read through the SFU Co-op Student Handbook as you begin your co-op participation. The handbook is a resource and guide that will assist you throughout the remainder of your co-op career. Please consult the handbook on an ongoing basis to make the most of your participation in our program.
You are ready to start your work term pre-requisites after you have completed the SFU Co-op application, BOL 1, and submitted your New Student Intake Documents. At this stage of your co-op participation you are considered a “New Student”.
Next New Student Intake Document Deadline: September 17, 2013 *Please see our Important Dates for all deadline dates*
So what does being a New Student mean? It means that you will need to complete the following workshops and review sessions before you are eligible to be a Seeking Student and start applying to co-op jobs.
After receiving email confirmation of your New Student status from Business Co-op you will need to:
- Attend a mandatory New Student Orientation Event*
- Register for Bridging Online 1*
- Attend the 3 required SFU Co-op workshops* (Cover Letter/Resume/Interview–either separate or All In One)
- Attend a Pre-Review Session **30 minutes, one-on-one with a BUS Co-op Advisor to review your resume, cover letter, Co-op Work Permit requirements, and strategies to bolster your skills and experience
- Attend Networking Event*
- Attend a Business Co-op Review session **one hour, one-on-one meeting with BUS Co-op Advisor. Registration information sent via email** (please bring a revised copy of your resume and cover letter and dress in formal interview attire as you will be participating in a mini mock interview)
- Attend a Post-Review Session **30 - 60 minutes, one-on-one with a BUS Co-op Advisor to follow up on recommendations from Review Session (NOTE: these sessions are on an as-needed basis)