Job Search Assistance

• How to Land the Job

  The prospect of finding a Job can be daunting, here are some helpful resources that can help.

  
     Resume and Cover Letter

  • The key to getting a co-op/internship interview is a professional resume and cover letter.
  • Your resume and cover letter should be tailored to each individual job that you are applying for based on the details in the job ad.
  • You can book a one-on-one Resume and Cover Letter appointment through the Student Life Portal.
    
    

  
     Job Fairs and Employer Information Sessions

  • Every October, Ontario Tech Engineering has a unique job fair called the “Reverse Career Fair”. This job fair is only for approved engineering students and is different from a regular job fair in that you are the one with the table and display and employers come talk to you!
  • In February, Ontario Tech also hosts a general Job fair that will include companies looking for engineering students.
  • Employers will often come to campus for directed information sessions.  More information on these can be found under the ‘Events and Workshops’ tab on the Student Life Portal.
    
    

  
     Job Search

  • Job searching and applying for 12-16 month co-op internships typically takes place in October to December for May starts.
  • Job searching for summer co-op positions usually takes place from October to April for May starts.
  • Come talk to us in the Engineering Co-Op and Internship Office (ACE 2010) to discuss what companies you are interested in pursuing – we can help!
  • Apart from the jobs posted on our job portal, you are highly recommended to find your own opportunities through job search portals such as indeed.ca or linkedin.com
    
    

  
     Mock Interview

  • Your resume and cover letter get you to the interview, but it is how you handle the interview that lands you the job!
  • After your applications have been submitted, you are encouraged to book a mock interview with the Career Centre to help you prepare.
  • You can book a one-on-one Mock Interview appointment through the Student Life Portal.
    
    

  
     Job Interview

  • Prepare for the job interview by reviewing the job posting as well as the resume and cover letter that you submitted in your application beforehand.
  • Interviews can take place on the phone, online, or in person.
  • Dress to impress for your interview.
  • Use the skills and tips that you learned from your mock interview to rock your job interview!
    
    

  
     Job Offer

  • If you require any assistance in navigating multiple job offers, or negotiating terms of your job offer, please come see us in the Engineering Co-Op and Internship Office (ACE 2010) for support.
  • Once you accept one job offer, you cannot decline it to pick another one at a later date.  This would be unprofessional and it affects the relationship that the school and you have with that employer.
  • Submit your signed job offer to us so we can enter all of the details on your record in the portal and provide the tax credit letter to your employer.
  • You will then be required to register in the appropriate Engineering Co-op Work Term for every term that you are working.
     

  • Job searching and applying for 12-16 month internships takes place in October –December for May starts.

    Job searching for summer co-op positions take place from January – April for May starts.

    Come talk to us in the Engineering Co-Op and Internship Office (ACE 2010) to discuss what companies you are interested in pursuing – we can help!

    Apart from the jobs posted on our job portal, you are highly recommended to find your own opportunities through job search portals such as https://www.indeed.ca/.

• Our Services

  The co-operative education fees help to pay for all the resources and services available to you to land a co-op and support you during your co-op position. You are encouraged to take advantage of these resources to have the best experience possible.

  How the Engineering Co-op Office can support you:

   
   Employer Development

  • You are not limited to applying to just the jobs on our portal!
  • If you have a new company that you are interested in, we can help by reaching out to that employer and developing a relationship with them by letting them know what our program and students have to offer them!
  • This can lead to jobs being offered for Ontario Tech Engineering students.
    
    

  
     Support During Your Work Term

  • We help you by providing workplace advice, such as how to approach your supervisor or how to manage a difficult situation.
  • If you require accommodations, we can help you advocate your needs.
  • Our office conducts site visits and employer check-ins to ensure that you are enjoying your co-op position and learning valuable skills.
  • If you ever have any questions or concerns during your co-op, do not hesitate to call us or email at engineering.co-op@ontariotechu.ca.

  
     Administrative Supports

  • The Engineering Co-Op and Internship Portal keeps track of all of your records, applications, interviews, and job offers.
  • Our team supports employers in the recruitment process by posting jobs, scheduling interviews, booking rooms, making offers, and providing the Tax Credit Letters to employers.
  • The Engineering Co-Op and Internship Office is responsible for ensuring successful registration in the program, evaluating In-Progress Reports and coordinating the evaluation of Fina Work Reports with Faculty Members.
  • The portal stores all of your evaluation documents so that you can access them at any point in the future, even after graduation.