Recruitment resources
Ready to recruit and hire a co-op student? Here are some valuable resources we've compiled to help you through the process:
Write the perfect job description
Get our template and write a five-star job description to attract next gen talent.
Interview best practices
Gain insights on top-notch interview best practices, backed by research.
U.S. Visa information
Hiring from the U.S.? Understand the U.S. J-1 visa process.
Accessibility and hiring co-op students
Learn how to recruit with accessibility in mind and why it benefits your business.
Create a sustainability-focused recruitment strategy
Download our guide and explore ways to attract talent by including sustainability practices in your recruitment strategy.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion best recruitment practices
Download our guide and discover how to make EDI a priority in your recruitment strategy.
Unlock the potential of Generation Z by finding out what motivates them at work
At the University of Waterloo, our Work-Learn Institute (WxL) surveyed more than 2,000 co-op students to gain deep insights into this intriguing next generation of talent. These students have gained real-world experience during their co-op work terms, giving them unique perspectives to help us predict expectations for Gen Z talent in the workplace.
Generation Z talent is educated, tech-savvy, innovative and ready to work hard for you. They simply have an expectation that the impact of their time and effort aligns with their values. That’s where we come in!
Find out what these values are, and more, in our Gen Z guide.
Work term resources
Once you've hired a co-op student, we encourage you to check out these resources we created to help you have a successful work term.
We’re here to help you during your hiring journey
Looking to hire Waterloo co-op talent and not sure where to start? Have you hired before and are looking for a refresher? We’re here to support you through every step of the process. Our employer sessions have everything you need to hire co-op students like a pro.
Sign up for our upcoming Navigate Hiring Co-op Talent from UWaterloo webinar and Ranking AMA webinar! You’ll get helpful tips and insights to help you secure the best candidate through our hiring process, and can ask us anything about how to find your ideal co-op candidate using our rank/match process.
Campus engagement opportunities
Want to increase your brand presence at Waterloo? Here are some opportunities to engage with Waterloo students and our campus community:
- Host an employer information session.
- Add your events to the Networking and Professional Events calendar located in WaterlooWorks.
- Participate in an upcoming Career/Job fair.
- Nominate your organization for an Employer Impact Award.