How we can support your job search

During your recruiting term, you have many options available to help you navigate your job search. Here are some of the recent changes that you should be aware of:

Increased the number of Not Interested you can use each term to five (5).
Required compensation information and employment arrangement (in-person, remote or hybrid) in job postings.
Added compensation and job location information in ranking forms.
Outlined options for 12-16 month work terms (for some programs).
Changed the consequences of a renege.
Enhanced student privacy in the interview process by removing identifying information in schedules.
Updated the names of our existing job boards to better reflect the types of jobs.
Added the co-op Employer-Student Direct job board.
Updated the Request to Withdraw Application process.

As a co-op student, it is important that you thoroughly review the co-op student roles and responsibilities to understand the expectations of you as a student. We know searching for jobs can be challenging, so there are many options available for you to access while searching for a co-op job. We've outlined many of those supports and options here, organized by the stages of your recruitment experience:

Recruitment experience	Actions and supports
Job search	All job postings on the co-op Full-Cycle Service job board include compensation and benefits information (which may include salary, pay range, a note to discuss during the interview, benefits, and other related information). All job postings on the Full-Cycle Service job board include employment arrangement location (i.e., in-person, remote, or hybrid). In addition to the main Full-Cycle Service job board, check out the Employer-Student Direct job board for jobs in various locations that are pre-approved for co-op credit.
Applications	Follow the five steps for applying to jobs in WaterlooWorks. Look for opportunities to arrange your own job (AOJ) for co-op credit to increase your odds of securing a job. If you receive an external offer, be sure to withdraw your applications and interviews in WaterlooWorks. Utilize flexible work term options to receive credit for a wider range of work experiences that may not fit standard requirements. Opt-in to the Waterloo Experience (WE) Accelerate program if you are entering your first work term.
Interviews	Request relief from interviews for one or more of your upcoming interviews if you’re feeling overwhelmed by your interview schedule. Follow the steps if you have an interview conflict that impacts your ability to complete a scheduled interview.
Post-interviews	Request to withdraw your application immediately following an interview if you have concerns about a job or employer.
Rank/match	Check your ranking form for any additional information shared by the employer including notes, compensation and job location. Use your allotment of five (5) “Not Interested” per term to guarantee you will not be matched with a job during the rank/match period.

The Centre for Career Development is available to provide support at any point throughout your co-op journey. Visit CareerHub to learn tips and tricks for job search success. Book an appointment for one-on-one support.

There may be times throughout your co-op journey when you feel that your situation warrants an exception to Co-operative Education regulations. Submitting a petition through Waterloo’s Policy 70 is your opportunity to articulate your experience in writing, which is reviewed by the Co-op Policy 70 committee. Learn more about the co-op petition process.