The Co-op Process

STEP 1: Attend Co-op Orientations 1 - 2

• Meeting #1: Orientation meeting : Managing the Co-op Process
• Meeting #2: OrientationResume, Cover Letter and Interviewing
• Complete Co-op Quiz

STEP 2: Schedule Formal Interview #1 with Co-op Faculty Coordinator

Sign up for 30 minute interview.

• Complete Interview 1

• Receive resume critique
• Verify eligibility for Co-op
• Review past evaluation
• Discuss short and long-term plans
• Bring cover letter, resume, co-op quiz, and unofficial transcript to Interview #1. Materials maybe submitted 24 hrs. in advance.

STEP 3: Attend all other Co-op Orientations

• Meeting #3: Student Panel
• Meeting #4: Professionalism and Ethics

INDIVIDUAL PREPARATION

STEP 4: Informal Meetings with Co-op Faculty Coordinator (as needed)

FINAL CLEARANCE

STEP 5: Attend group meeting for those seeking new assignments

• Group Meeting For Those Seeking a New Assignment

STEP 6:   Final Clearance Meeting Co-op Faculty Coordinator

• Final Clearance Meeting

• Submit finished copy of resume and disk copy
• Review currently available Co-op positions
• Determine qualifications for referral
• Receive clearance to start co-op search

THE SEARCH

STEP 7: Search Database for Potential Assignments

• Sign-up for assignments you are interested in
• Keep Co-op Faculty Coordinator informed of your progress

STEP 8: Contact Prospective Employers

• Call to schedule mutually convenient appointments
• Bring resume, transcript and referral letter to interview

STEP 9: Notify Co-op Faculty Coordinator of Interview Results

• If job offer is received, decide if you wish to accept it (You may wish to consult with your Co-op Coordinator)
• If employed, complete agreement form
• If need additional interviews, repeat STEP 6

STEP 10: Finalize Employment

• Confirm starting date with Co-op employer
• Notify other employers that you are no longer available

STEP 11: Co-op Employment

• Conduct yourself as a dependable employee and responsible representative of Northeastern University
• Complete evaluation form and job description form at the end of work period
• Discuss evaluation form with Supervisor

STEP 12: Mail Evaluation Form back to Co-op Faculty Coordinator

• Be sure to keep a copy of this form for your own purposes.
• Leave the Co-op assignment on last day of work period.

STEP 13: Returning from Co-op

When you return from your Co-op period, you need to:
• Attend the "Returning Students" Co-op Meeting, normally held during the first or second week of the new quarter.
• Return status form.

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