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Please refer to the Student Handbook during all workshops

Workshop 1 Preparation (online and in-person): Chapters 1 to 9



ContentsINTRODUCTION 1

Welcome to the UBC EngineeringCo-operative Education Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Work Term Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Accreditation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

UBC Engineering Co-op Helping You Engineer Your Career . . . 1

Conditional Acceptance and Participant Assessment Review (PAR)2

Terms and Conditions for UBC Engineering Co-op Students . . . . 3

CO-OP PROCEDURES 6

Communicating with the UBC Engineering Co-op Office . . . . . 6

Academic Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Applying for Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Upload Your a Rsum in EngCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

NSERC Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Round 1 and Round 2 Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

What is Round 1? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Round 1 Co-op Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Round 1 Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

What is Round 2? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Round 2 Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Interview Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Confirmation of Job Offers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Guidelines for Site Visits and E-Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

WORKSHOP SUMMARY 9

Life-Long Job Search Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & RESOURCES 10

The UBC Engineering Co-op Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Information Specific to UBC Co-op Students. . . . . . . . . . . 10

U-Pass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Medical and Dental Health Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

For Students Working Outside British Columbia . . . . . . 10

Extended Medical Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Student Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Student Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Maintaining Interest-Free Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Revenue Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Moving Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Working Internationally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Additional UBC Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Student Financial Assistance & Awards . . . . . . . . . . .11

Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Counselling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

International House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 13

The Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

During Your Work Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

After Your Work Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Co-op Coordinators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Co-op Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Employer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The Faculty Liaison. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ASSESSING YOURSELF & YOUR SKILLS 15

Self-Assessment & Your Co-op Career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Assessing Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Preferences & Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Personal Attributes Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Skills & Experience Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Transferable Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Examples: Transferable Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Areas for Improvement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Example: Professional Weakness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17


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THE RSUM 18

General Rsum Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Rsum Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Creating a Professional Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Types of Rsums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Co-op Rsum Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Anatomy of a UBC Engineering Co-op Combination Rsum . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Technical Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Academic and Co-op Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Academic Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Co-op Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Co-op and or Technical Work Experience . . . . . . . . . 20

Technical Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Volunteer Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Other Work Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Professional Affiliations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Activities and Interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Action Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Action Verb Examples: Accent Your Experience . . . . . . 21

Accomplishment Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Method 1: Four Steps to Build an Accomplishment Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Steps to Developing Accomplishment Statements . . . . . . . . 22

Method 2: Accomplishment Statement Formula . . . . . 23

Verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quantifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Examples: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Checklist for a Powerful Rsum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

EFFECTIVE COVER LETTERS 25General Cover Letter Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Planning and Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step One: Examine the Job Posting . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step Two: Dissect the Job Description . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step Three: Develop Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Body Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Format and Fonts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Tone and Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sample Cover Letter Paragraph Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ENGCORE NAVIGATION BASICS 29

Log in to EngCORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Co-op 29

Accepting Terms and Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

My Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Rsum and Cover letter Naming Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

DONT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Job Postings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Applying for a Position (Online via system) . . . . . . . . 31

Applying for a Position (via employers website) . . . . . . 31

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Work Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Offer Letters and Waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Offer Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Domestic/International Waiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Submitting Learning Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Submitting Evaluations Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Performance Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Employer Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Student Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Events 33

Help 33

INDEPENDENT JOB SEARCH TECHNIQUES 34

Co-op Success Lies in Your Efforts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Steps for a Successful Independent Job Search . . . . . . . . . . 34

1. Developing a List of Network Contacts . . . . . . . . . 34

2. Creating Your 30-Second Personal Summary . . . . . . 34

3. Researching and Targeting Employers . . . . . . . . . . 354. Getting Approval from A Co-op Coordinator . . . . . . 35

5. Making the Contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

6. Tracking Contacts and Managing the Follow-up Process 36

7. Contact Co-op with Interview and Job Offer Details . . . 36

INTERVIEWING SKILLS 37

Interview Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Purpose of the Job Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Components of a Job Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37


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Examples: Appropriate and Inappropriate Interview Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The Behaviour-Based Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

START Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Seven Key Performance Skill Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ability to Influence Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Interpersonal Skills and Competence . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ability to Grow and Adapt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Communication Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Level of Commitment and Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Organizational Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making . . . . . . . . . . 40

Examples of Behaviour-Based Interview Questions . . . . . . . 40

Your Ability to Influence Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Interpersonal Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ability to Grow and Adapt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Communication Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Level of Commitment and Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Organizational Ability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making . . . . . . . . . . 41

Interview Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Develop Examples of Your Accomplishments . . . . . . . 41

Prepare References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Know Yourself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Plan for Unexpected Situations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Anticipate Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Consider Points to Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Prepare Questions to Ask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Focus on Your Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Pointers for Job Interviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Female Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Male Attire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Interview Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Arrival at the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

The Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

After the Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Interview Contact Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

UNDERSTANDING THE WORKPLACE 44

Timeline for Your First Three Weeks in the Workplace . . . . . . 44

Ethics and Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Unacceptable Behaviour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Intangible and Intellectual Property. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Employment Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Minimum Wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Paydays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Forms of Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wage Deductions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Wage Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Human Rights Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Canadian Human Rights Act as it Pertains toEmployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Harassment in the Workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

WorkSafeBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Health and Safety on the Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

GUIDELINES FOR CO-OP ASSIGNMENTS 49

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Learning Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Tips for Creating Learning Objectives . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Work Term Reports and Oral Presentations . . . . . . . . 49

Submitting Your Work Term Report . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Mailing Your Work Term Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Formatting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

APSC 110: Experiential Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

How to Begin Your Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

APSC 210: Career Development Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

How to Begin Your Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

APSC 310: Technical Work Term Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Choosing a Topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Detailed Section Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

APSC 410: Technical Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1. Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2. Purpose / Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

3. Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61


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4. Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5. Action / Recommendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Detailed Section Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

APSC 411: Technical Oral Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Delivery of Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

APSC 412: Your Choice of Technical Report, Technical Memo or OralPresentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

APPENDICES 64

Resume Rubric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Cover Letter Rubric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Mock Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Transferable Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Assignment 2 - Personal Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Assignment 3 - Working on Your Weakness. . . . . . . . . . . 70

Assignment 4 - Skills Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Volunteer/Extracurricular Experience Inventory . . . . . . . . . 72

Technical Experience Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Assignment 7 - Your Personal 30-Second Summary. . . . . . . 74

Assignment 9 - Creating an Accomplishment Example Bank 76

Domestic Waiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

International Waiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Work Term Sequence Change Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82


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Welcome to the UBC EngineeringCo-operative Education ProgramThis handbook is designed to be used in conjunction withthe UBC Engineering Co-op (also referred to as the Co-opProgram, co-op or the Program) workshops as your guide

to a rewarding co-op experience. The handbook containsinformation that will prepare you for both your co-op workterms and your professional career. We hope you enjoy yourtime in the Co-op Program and we look forward to working withyou.

History

Co-operative education was introduced to Canada in 1957 atthe University of Waterloo and has grown steadily since thattime. The University of British Columbia officially initiatedcooperative education programs in 1980 and has programsavailable in all faculties. In 2006, the UBC Engineering Co-op Program also began offering services to students at UBCOkanagan in Kelowna.

Work Term Statistics

Accreditation

The UBC Engineering Co-op Program is accredited by theCanadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).The Faculty of Applied Science standards, in combination withCAFCEs minimum guidelines for accreditation, determine thefollowing requirements:

Mandatory completion and attendance for online andin-person pre-employment training co-op workshops, as

provided by the UBC Engineering Co-op Program prior tothe initial work term

Completion of a minimum of four work terms including atleast one work term in each of the summer, fall and winterperiods to graduate with Co-op Standing and have Co-opdesignation on your parchment

Completion of 12-16 full-time weeks of employment duringeach approved four-month co-op work term

Completion of a co-op work term assignment and employerevaluation for each four-month work term

Enrolment in a minimum 80% full-time course load duringeach academic term; and

Enrolment in at least one full-time academic term uponcompletion of the final work term, prior to graduation

UBC Engineering Co-op Helping YouEngineer Your Career

The UBC Engineering Co-op Program enhances studentseducation with paid, relevant, technical work experienceand launches their engineering careers. The co-op staff arehere to assist you during your co-op career and to facilitateyour development of skills that will help you secure co-opemployment. The Program liaises between co-op studentsactively seeking employment and prospective employers whocan benefit from the skills of engineering students. The serviceswe provide to Engineering Co-op students include:

Extensive pre-employment training during your first year ofco-op

Continued training as needed during your entire co-opcareer

Personal consultation in preparing for interviews and

presenting yourself professionally Ongoing support during your co-op work terms, including

assistance in resolving workplace issues

Exclusive access to job postings on EngCORE, therecruitment system for UBC Engineering Co-op studentsand employers

Access to telephone and meeting room facilities forinterviews and access to scanner for your job search

Coordination of the job application, and interview andranking / offer processes on behalf of students andemployers

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Evaluation of co-op work terms by arranging E-Visits, on-sitevisits or telephone site visits with you and your work termsupervisors; and

Marketing the benefits of co-operative education, thestrengths of UBC Engineering Co-op students anddeveloping relationships with prospective local, national andinternational employers

Our office facilities are open year-round and staffed full-timeto provide continual service and support for the administrationof the Co-op Program. The UBC Engineering Co-op office is

responsible for covering all costs directly related to the effectivemanagement and promotion of the Program. These expensesinclude staff salaries, office equipment and technologyinfrastructure, travel costs for site visits and marketing,publicity and promotional materials, and costs related tocopying, printing, postage, courier, fax and telephone.

If you take advantage of the services and support offered by theCo-op Program, you may benefit greatly from the cooperativeeducation experience. By proactively participating in the Co-opProgram, you have opportunities to:

Develop a well-rounded educational experience by applyingyour classroom learning to relevant engineering workenvironments

Acquire up to 20 months of technical work experience withdiverse employers in a variety of locations

Develop a network of professional contacts

Refine your existing strengths and develop new professionalskills

Experience professional development and personal growth; and

Earn money to finance your education while gaining valuableexperience

Conditional Acceptance and ParticipantAssessment Review (PAR)

In late September you were admitted into the Co-op Programwith conditional acceptance status. What exactly doesconditional acceptance mean? It means that over the next threemonths, you have to work toward full acceptance into the Co-opProgram and demonstrate that you have what it takes to be anEngineering Co-op student. You will not have access to co-opjob postings nor the ability to apply to co-op jobs until you arefully accepted into the Co-op Program.

In order to be fully accepted into the UBC Engineering Co-opProgram, you must:

Maintain a satisfactory cumulative academic average of atleast 60% (this may vary by discipline) throughout yourco-op career

Achieve at least 64 out of 100 points in the ParticipantAssessment Review (commonly known as PAR); and

Demonstrate sufficient effort, enthusiasm andprofessionalism

The Participant Assessment Review (PAR) is a significantcomponent of the overall assessment for full acceptance tothe Co-op program. It is used to assess your participationthroughout the fall term (Term 1) through the Co-op workshops,sessions, and your interactions with Co-op staff. The PAR iscomprised of the following seven components:

Component Assessment

Applicationfor ProgramAdmission

(IntakeApplication)

A complete application including awell written brief (max. 350 words)essay on your reasons for applyingto the Engineering Co-op Program.

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Communication

Written: Ability to fully express

yourself in written form, in aprofessional manner, throughappropriate use of English grammarand vocabulary.

/10Verbal: Ability to clearly expressyourself when speaking - fromsimple replies to complex, fully-developed sentences. No difficultywith English comprehension;responds easily to questions.

Resume

An effective resume demonstratingyour ability to meet the employersneeds through well written, clear

accomplishment statements andfollows the Co-op template.

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Cover Letter

A well written cover letter clearlyarticulating how your skills andexperience meet the employersrequirements and how you willcontribute to the organization.

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Mock Interview

A polished, professional interviewwhere you effectively andconfidently convey your interest inthe position and company, as wellas providing specific and relevantexamples demonstrating yourrelevant skills and experience to theemployer. You Maintain positivebody language and professionaldemeanor throughout the interview.

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WorkshopAssessment

Thoroughly completed allassignments and assessments, bythe deadlines, for online and in-person modules. Was engaged andappropriately participated in eachworkshop and session.

/2

Professionalismand Engagement

You are engaged and proactiveexhibiting career readiness andprofessionalism; demonstrate

ability to make improvements fromfeedback received; and, possessskills and attitude to appropriatelyrepresent the Faculty and UBC in theworkplace.

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TOTAL /100

The detailed grading rubric for each of the Resume, CoverLetter, and Mock Interview assessments are provided in theAppendices (section 14) for your reference.

In early January, Co-op Coordinators review your cumulativeGPA, Term 1 academic grades, and your PAR score. The


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combined results determine which students will receive fulladmission into the Co-op program. All students will be advisedof their Co-op admission status in early to mid-January, pendingrelease of final Term 1 grades. Any student not granted fullacceptance will be declined and ineligible to proceed in theprogram. Undergraduate students not granted full acceptancewho will not graduate prior to the next intake period andmaintain full-time status in the Engineering program, mayreapply for admission to the Co-op program during the nextintake session, e.g. the following September.

Please refer to the appendices for the grade rubrics for thecoverletter, resume and interview assignments.

Terms and Conditions for UBCEngineering Co-op StudentsThe following terms and conditions of enrolment in the UBCEngineering Co-op Program are in addition to those policiesand regulations listed in the UBC Engineering Co-op StudentHandbook. If there is a conflict among the foregoing, the orderof precedence will be as follows: (1) these UBC Engineering Co-op Program Terms and Conditions and (2) the UBC EngineeringCo-op Student Handbook. To participate in the Co-op Program,

you must agree to the terms and conditions during every termof participation in the Program.

The Co-op Program reserves the right to update, modify, orrevise these terms and conditions as necessary. To participatein the Co-op Program, students must agree to the terms andconditions during every term of participation in the program.

REGISTRATION

To be registered by the UBC Engineering Co-op officeadministration in one co-op course for each four-month work term period I am scheduled for upon thecommencement of session registration regardless ofwhether I have secured a co-op placement for the co-op

work term. To pay the co-op course tuition for every co-op work term

(consecutive or not) by the due dates specified in the UBCCalendar whether I secure a co-op placement through theCo-op Program or through an independent job search.

INFORMATION RELEASE

That the Co-op office will access my academic records forthe purposes of the Co-op Program.

To give permission to UBC to release my rsum, coverletter, transcripts, contact details and other relevantinformation to prospective employers for employmentduring co-op work terms while I am enrolled in the Co-opProgram.

To keep the co-op job posting information, employer lists,contacts, passwords to the Engineering Co-op Programdatabase (EngCORE), and so forth confidential.

CO-OP WORKSHOPS / PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

To pay the co-op pre-employment workshop fee by thedeadline set by the Co-op Program, and understand that thisfee is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance tothe Co-op Program.

To attend all the co-op workshops on pre-employment

training, which are prerequisites to full acceptance in theProgram.

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

To maintain a minimum, cumulative grade average of 60%to remain in the Co-op Program.

COMMUNICATION WITH THE CO-OP OFFICE

To respond within 36 hours to all messages from aCoordinator and the Co-op office.

To notify a Coordinator of any changes regarding my workeligibility, work status or current contact information within36 hours of any change.

To inform a Coordinator, immediately or no later than36 hours, of any inappropriate, unsafe, and/or unethicalbehaviour or treatment during the Co-op Program, includingwork experiences.

JOB SEARCH PROCESS

That it is ultimately my responsibility to secure co-op workterm employment and that the Co-op Program does notguarantee employment during a co-op work term.

To apply for a minimum of 15 positions or 20% of positionsusing EngCORE and/or through my own, simultaneous,independent job search in Round 1. If a work term is notsecured at the end of Round 1, to apply for an additionalminimum of 10 positions or 20% of positions per monthusing EngCORE and/or through my own, simultaneous,independent job search in Round 2.

If I have any restrictions concerning location and travel, I wildiscuss them with a Coordinator prior to applying for jobs. Iam aware that geographic location is not a valid reason forturning down a job offer and that I may be assigned a Failgrade for the co-op course and/or withdrawn from the Co-op Program as a result of doing so.

To review and discuss my independent job search with aCoordinator and keep him/her updated on my progress.

To allow the Co-op Program to solicit positions on mybehalf.

Not to directly solicit positions from a previous co-opemployer on my own behalf without prior permission from aCoordinator.

To provide the Co-op Program and prospective employerswith accurate and appropriate information regarding myqualifications and interests.

That I will not falsify information in my application packagessupplementary documents during interviews or meetings

with prospective employers.

INTERVIEWS

To attend all interviews with employers who have selectedme as a candidate, and to conduct myself professionallythroughout the process.

That the Co-op office or a Coordinator may, if necessary,select interview times on my behalf.

That interviews will only be rescheduled at the solediscretion of the employer, for exams, health reasons oremergencies and I will notify a Coordinator or the Co-opoffice immediately of any interviews I am unable to attend


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for any of these reasons.

To contact a Coordinator if I have any issues or concernswith a job by the end of the following business day afterattending an interview.

JOB OFFERS

To consult with a Coordinator before accepting a job offerexternal to EngCORE and allow him/her to contact thisemployer to ensure the position satisfies the criteria of a

co-op work term and to inform the employer of the co-opguidelines.

That participation in the Co-op Program may require me toaccept positions outside the proximity of campus and that,although many companies subsidize relocation expenses, Imay be required to pay the associated travel expenses.

To rank all interviews in Round 1 in order of preference whichindicates that I am prepared to accept the position(s) forwhich I have interviewed.

To allow a Coordinator to accept or reject job offers on mybehalf based on my ranking(s) during Round 1, or at anytime during Round 2 of the placement process if I am notmatched in Round 1.

That I, as a senior co-op student, may request to rejectone job offer received for my fourth or fifth work term andthat in order to do so, I must arrange a meeting with aCoordinator to discuss my rationale and seek approval.

To accept the salary offered by employers and will notattempt to negotiate it.

That if I return to a co-op employer for any subsequent co-op work term, I will be registered in the co-op course andpay the co-op course tuition.

That once I have accepted in writing or verbally an offer ofemployment, if I break my contract of employment, I will notbe satisfying the conditions of the Co-op Program and willbe assigned a Fail grade for the co-op course.

That I am responsible to ensure I have the appropriatedocumentation, e.g. visa, SIN, MSP and so forth, for thework term.

THE WORK TERM

That while on a co-op work term, I will be supervised by theemployer and not the University.

To inform my employer immediately or no later than36 hours of any inappropriate, unsafe, and/or unethicalbehaviour or treatment during a co-op work term.

To comply with all policies and procedures of myemployer, including any regarding confidential/proprietaryinformation, both during and after a work term.

To behave appropriately and according to all UBCpolicies, procedures and guidelines for the duration of myparticipation in the Co-op Program.

To follow the procedures as outlined in the UBC EngineeringCo-op Work Term Checklist and UBC Engineering Co-opStudent Handbook.

That prior to enrolling in more than one academiccourse during any work term, I will seek approval from aCoordinator and work supervisor. I acknowledge that theCo-op Program may require written approval by my worksupervisor.

That I am required to submit a Work Term Report for

each co-op work term (whether or not any of my co-opemployment contracts span multiple consecutive workterms) and that I am aware that each reports due date asoutlined in the UBC Engineering Co-op Student Handbook.A late report will result in being assigned a Fail gradefor the Co-op course and/or withdrawal from the Co-opProgram.

That I must meet the minimum requirements on theperformance evaluation from my employer and asatisfactory grade on my work term report in order to

receive a Pass for the co-op work term. That if I am unable to complete a co-op work term for

documented medical issues or personal challenges, I ameligible to receive a Pass for the work term if all of thefollowing occur:

I notify a Coordinator, to confirm the employer is aware thatI am unable to complete the work term;

I provide a Coordinator, if appropriate, with a supportingletter from my doctor or medical certificate;

A Coordinator determines that my performance andlearning process on the co-op work term to date have beensatisfactory; and

My employer evaluates my initial work term performance as

meeting the minimum requirements.

COMPLETION OF THE CO-OP PROGRAM

To complete a minimum of four (4) scheduled work terms inthe Co-op Program, with at least one in each of the winter,summer and fall term.

To follow the co-op work term schedule; except wherechanges to the co-op schedule have been discussed witha Coordinator, followed by a formal written request andwritten approval by the Coordinator.

That I must complete my degree on a full academic term.

That Co-op designation on my degree will only be

awarded upon successful completion of all Co-op Programrequirements.

SCHEDULING AND WITHDRAWAL FROM THE CO-OPPROGRAM

That any requests to withdraw from a job search term and/or deviate from the co-op work term sequence, must bereceived by the Co-op Program by the following dates:

For Winter work term (January to April) - by August 31st

For Summer work term (May to August) - by December 31st

For Fall work term (September to December) - by April 30th

That if my withdrawal/deviation request is received by thedate listed above I will be allowed to withdraw without

penalty or notation on my transcript. That if my withdrawal/deviation request is not received

by the required date as noted above, I will be assigned aWithdrawal standing on the co-op course and will beresponsible for paying 100% of the co-op tuition fee for theterm in addition to all other student related fees.

That if I fail to complete the formal withdrawal or deviationprocedures I will be responsible for all assessed fees and Iwill be assigned a Fail grade for the co-op course.

That I will not be permitted to withdraw from the Co-opProgram once I have obtained a job through my independentjob search. Enrolment in the co-op course will be


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Elizabeth CroftAssociate Dean, Education andProfessional DevelopmentUniversity of British Columbia,Applied Science

Jenny Reilly,Director, UBC Engineering Co-opProgramUniversity of British Columbia,

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maintained and I will be responsible for all assessed fees.

WORK TERM FAILURE

That I may be assigned a Fail grade on a co-op course forany of the following reasons:

Failure to report for work at the location specified by the employer;

Not completing/accepting formal offer through EngCORE in Round 1or Round 2

Ending a work term employment contract early prior to completion

without permission from the Co-op Program and the employer; Removal by the employer for cause;

Failure to submit required documents to the Co-op office.

That acceptance of a job offer spanning multipleconsecutive co-op work terms necessitates my completionof all requirements for each work term and that if Iterminate the work agreement early without the consentof the Co-op Program, I may be assessed a failing grade foreach work term covered by the original co-op employmentoffer.

That the Engineering Co-op Director may assign a Failgrade on a co-op course or remove a student from theCo-op Program for failure to comply with any of theseUBC Engineering Co-op Terms and Conditions or the UBC

Engineering Co-op Student Handbook.

STUDENT APPEALS PROCEDURES

That I may, at any time, request a meeting with aCoordinator to discuss concerns over a decision madepertaining to my academic standing in the Co-op Program.

That if I am unable to reach an agreement with aCoordinator, I may appeal his/her decision as per theStudent Appeals Procedures in the UBC Engineering Co-opStudent Handbook.

That if a satisfactory resolution cannot be achieved withinthe Co-op Program, I may formally request a meeting

with the Associate Dean, Education and ProfessionalDevelopment for a decision in the appeals process.

That if a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached with theAssociate Dean, I may appeal the decision of the AssociateDean to the University Senate, Committee on Appeals onAcademic Standing in accordance with the procedureslisted in the University Calendar.


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Co-op Procedures

Communicating with the UBCEngineering Co-op OfficeMaintain contact with the Co-op Office as much as possible,and as required. Coordinators can provide guidance, directionand feedback during your participation in the Co-op Program.

You are encouraged to contact a Co-op Coordinatorwhenever necessary; please make an appointment to speakwith a Co-op Coordinator. All Co-op Coordinators offerstudent office hours for you to schedule an appointmentvia EngCORE, or phone to arrange a mutually convenientmeeting time.

You can also access Coordinators through drop-in advisingMonday to Friday throughout the year.

Keep current Whenever your contact information changes,please update your UBC Student Services Center (SSC)account and EngCORE immediately. It is important that weare able to reach you quickly due to the time sensitivity ofour work.

Voicemail The Co-op Program highly recommends thatyou activate voicemail on both your home telephonenumber and your cell phone. Interviews are often arrangedwith very little notice, and administrative staff will needto provide you with interview details during our businesshours.

Respond to all co-op email within 24 hours Not only willCo-op Coordinators send you emails, but announcements,job details and interview requests will also come fromour administrative staff. Please ensure that you read andrespond to all co-op-related messages within 24 hours if aresponse is requested.

Academic Requirements You are responsible for ensuring you meet all the Facultyand program requirements applicable to your degree andyear, in addition to the requirements of the Co-op Program.

If you have course-related inquiries, including schedulingquestions, please contact your specific engineeringdepartment or Engineering Students Services(604.822.6556).

International Students If you are an International Student enrolled in the UBC

Engineering Co-op Program, you require (in addition to yourvalid study permit) a valid co-op work permit to work inCanada.

Once you have full admission to the program, you willreceive an email from the Engineering Co-op office withinstructions on applying for your co-op work permit. Pleasesubmit your application immediately, as you must receiveyour work permit prior to commencing your first co-op workterm.

It is your responsibility to ensure both your study and workpermits are valid and that you are legally able to workin Canada throughout the time you are enrolled in theProgram.

Once you have obtained your first co-op job offer and havereceived the offer letter from the company, you must applyfor a Social Insurance Number (SIN) from any CanadaEmployment Centre. General information can be found at

http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/sin/in dex.shtmland more specific information can be found at: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/sin/apply/how.shtml

Apply for a SIN immediately after receiving your offer letter.

If your immigration status changes at any point duringyour participation in the Co-op Program, please notify theoffice immediately, as this may affect your eligibility with anumber of government agencies.

Please note that some job postings are limited to Canadiancitizens only. International students are not eligible forNational Science and Engineering Research Council(NSERC) awards, and some government positions. Jobpostings will specify eligibility requirements.

International Students are currently assessed the sameco-op work term tuition as Canadian citizens and landedimmigrants/permanent residents.

Applying for JobsBelow is a brief summary of the process for applying for co-opjobs. EngCORE is the web-based system you will use to uploadyour application documents to apply for online job postings.EngCORE also allows you to update your personal contactinformation and work term history, and to submit evaluationforms. More details can be found in the EngCORE NavigationBasics section of this handbook (chapter 9).
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Upload Your a Rsum in EngCORE

Submit job applications

The job search term begins four months prior to yourscheduled co-op work term.

Job descriptions will be posted in EngCORE starting at thebeginning of September (for winter work terms), January(for summer work terms), and May (for fall work terms).Provided you meet the requirements for full acceptance intothe Co-op Program (see page 2), you will be made eligible

to apply for summer jobs beginning in January. Apply for a job if you have at least 51% of the technical skills

required.

You must write a separate cover letter for each job, unlessotherwise stated in the job posting. The maximum lengthfor a cover letter is one page.

There are a variety of ways to apply for jobs throughEngCORE, depending on how the employer would liketo receive applications. The application process will beindicated under Application Instructions on the jobdescription. The possibilities include submitting an onlineapplication through EngCORE, applying directly to anemployers website or email application materials to theemployer contact.

Each job has a closing date and time. Most jobs posted inEngCORE close at 7:00 am, but please read all postingscarefully for closing information, as they will automaticallyclose at the specified date and time. Once the job hasclosed, you will no longer be able to submit an application.

If technical difficulties arise to prevent you from applyingto a posting before the job closes in EngCORE, pleaseimmediately email your cover letter and the EngCORE jobcode to a Co-op Coordinator. We may be able to assist youin submitting your application the next business day if thejob has closed.

You are expected to submit an application for all positionsfor which you are qualified and suited. During each job

search term, you are required to apply to the minimumnumber of jobs specified in the Terms and Conditions, asoutlined in chapter one of the student handbook, until thepoint you secure a co-op position.

NSERC EligibilityOccasionally you will see that some jobs require studentswith NSERC eligibility. The Natural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Council of Canada (NSERC) subsidizes eligibleprofessors and companies to hire students for researchprojects. These awards are the Undergraduate StudentResearch Award (USRA) or Industrial USRA (IUSRA). To beeligible to apply for an award, you must:

1. Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada2. Be registered (at the time you apply) as a full-time

undergraduate student in a bachelors degree program at aneligible university (exception for graduating students: seenumber 5, below)

3. Have obtained, over the previous years of study, acumulative B- (68%) average or above

4. Have completed all the course requirements of at least thefirst year of university study (or two academic terms) ofyour bachelors degree

5. Not have started a program of graduate studies

6. Have not held a USRA/IUSRA in the current fiscal year(April 1 to March 31)

Round 1 and Round 2 Processes

What is Round 1?

Round 1 is the first five-week period at the beginning of each jobsearch term. Students apply to any jobs they are interested inand can have interviews with any number of companies. During

Round 1, companies do not present job offers to students norare students expected to accept any positions. At the end ofRound 1, Ranking Day is held; students who had interviews inRound 1 must rank the companies and/or positions according totheir preference and likewise, employers rank the students theyinterviewed from the various universities (more informationabout ranking follows under Round 1 Process).

One advantage of actively applying during Round 1 is that youmay have the chance to interview with more than one companygiving you the opportunity to practice your interviewing skillsand giving you a greater selection of jobs to choose from.

Round 1 Co-op Calendar

For Summer jobs:

Round 1 Period First five weeks of the job search semester(January to mid-February)

Ranking Week Sixth week (mid-February)

Round 2 Period End of week six through the first month ofthe work term semester (mid-Februaryto June)

For Fall jobs:

Round 1 Period First five weeks of the job search semester(May to mid-June)

Ranking Week Sixth week (mid-June)

Round 2 Period End of week six through the first month ofthe work term semester (mid-June toSeptember)

For Winter jobs:

Round 1 Period First five weeks of the job search semester(September to mid-October)

Ranking Week Sixth week (mid-October)

Round 2 Period End of week six through the first month ofthe work term semester (mid-Octoberto January)

For specific job search dates, please see the UBC EngineeringCo-op website (www.ubcengineeringcoop.com)

Round 1 Process

The Round 1 Rank-Match process begins the final day of Round1; with matches confirmed by the end of the same week. Thefollowing outlines the steps of the process:

1. If you had no interviews in Round 1 you will not participatein ranking.

2. Co-op employers will enter student rankings directly intoEngCORE on the final day of Round 1.

If an employer misses the deadline or cancels the job, rankings will notbe available for the position.

If an employer posted a job in Round 1 but has not yet interviewed, thejob will move on to Round 2.

3. If you have a concern with any position you have beeninterviewed and do not want to rank the position, you needto speak with a Coordinator beforethe end of Round 1.

4. If you have found and confirmed your own job, outside ofEngCORE, you are to speak with a Coordinator beforethe
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ranking process begins.

5. Following the final day of Round 1, students will see whichemployers ranked them. Students will not see where theywere ranked by an employer (e.g. ranked 1st or ranked5th) only that they have been ranked nor will they see finalscores.

6. Students will then submit rankings in EngCORE for eachemployer listed by the stipulated deadline. Matching willproceed whether or not you have submitted rankings by thedeadline. If you do not submit your rankings, you may be

ineligible for all positions for which you were ranked. Youwill then need to meet with a Coordinator, your status in theCo-op Program will be reviewed, and you may be withdrawnfrom the program. (Please review UBC Engineering Co-opTerms and Conditions).NOTE: Ranking an employer means you are committed to theemployer, should you be a match.

7. Employer and student rankings are then combined toproduce a total score for each position.

8. Students are matched with employers sequentially, basedon total scores and the principle of low score wins. Totalscores of two are linked, followed by total scores of three,then four, and five, and so on, until all possible combinationshave been exhausted.

NOTE:You may rank only one employer as your first choice andemployers have only one first-choice per available position.

Employer # Student #Total

Score

ABC Corp. rankingof John Chan

1 +John Chans ranking ofABC Corp.

1 = 2

ABC Corp. rankingof Sam Young

2 +Sam Youngs ranking ofABC Corp.

1 = 3

The lowest possible total Rank-Match score is two.

9. You must accept a position obtained through the rank-match process

10. If you are matched in Round 1, you will not participate inRound 2. Your match will be confirmed and a formal offerletter will be issued by the employer after the Rank-Matchperiod. If you are not successful in obtaining a job match inRound 1, you will move to Round 2.

Although some employers post jobs during Round 1, they maywait until Round 2 to conduct interviews. These positionscannot be ranked since interviews have not yet occurred.

What is Round 2?

Round 2 is a continuous recruitment and hiring period whenstudent-employer matches are confirmed on an ongoing basis.Students who have not secured co-op employment offers by

the end of Round 1 will apply to jobs and may be interviewed atany time during this period. The first job offer received by theEngineering Co-op office for a student is considered a match.You will receive confirmation of a job offer by phone or emailand you will have 24 hours to confirm your acceptance.

Round 2 Process

Round 2 begins immediately after Round 1 and runs throughthe first month of the scheduled work term. The expectation isthat a four-month co-op work term should entail 16 weeks offull-time work. Since students may secure a position late duringRound 2, co-op credit will be applied as long as the work termperiod meets the minimum requirement of 12 full-time weeks

or 420 hours of work, and has been pre-approved by a Co-opCoordinator. For example, most jobs for the summer work termbegin in May; however, students can still apply and commencesummer positions until early to mid-June.

The process for Round 2 is very similar to Round 1:

You are required to apply for all posted jobs for whichyou have at least 51% of the technical qualifications.Additionally, a Co-op Coordinator may send your rsumsdirectly to employers who request them. Make sure youronline rsum(s) are always up-to-date and properlylabeled (see chapter 9: Rsum Naming Tips) so a Co-opCoordinator can forward the most appropriate rsum tointerested employers.

Ensure to speak with a Coordinator immediately after aninterview if you have any questions or concerns about theinterview or co-op opportunity.

There is no ranking process during Round 2. Once youreceive a job offer from an employer, you are expected toaccept that position.

Once you accept a job offer you have a confirmed match,you are no longer eligible to apply to other jobs. Please let aCo-op Coordinator know of any other interviews you haveso the proper arrangements can be made to cancel the

outstanding interviews. If you receive a job offer through your independent job

search, please inform a Co-op Coordinator as soon aspossible. Once details are confirmed, your co-op recordwill be updated and you will no longer need or be eligible toapply to other jobs.

Interview Process

You are expected to check your email, voicemail and EngCOREaccount daily to see if companies have requested an interviewwith you. Employers will often contact the Engineering Co-opoffice to schedule interviews on very short notice, so it is veryimportant to have voicemail on your main telephone numberand/or cellular phone. If you receive an interview request,

the Interview Liaison will send you an email with interviewinformation. Please log in to EngCORE immediately to sign upfor an interview date and time.

If interviews are held during a time when you have anexam scheduled, please let the Interview Liaison knowimmediately and suggest other times when you may beavailable. We do not provide letters for you to miss a quiz,exam, or lab meeting. We will do our best to arrange timesthat are convenient for both you and the employer. Since themajority of interviews are conducted during business hours,and you must attend all interviews for which you have beenselected, you are expected to miss class in order to attendinterviews, if necessary. You are advised to make alternatearrangements with your instructor if you have an interview

scheduled during class time. Be prepared:See Interview Preparation in chapter 11.

Confirmation of Job Offers

Once you have verbally accepted a position, via a phone call oremail to a Co-op Coordinator, the employer will send an offerletter to the co-op office. We will upload your offer letter toyour EngCORE account, send the letter as an email attachment(i.e.,pdf, .doc) or notify you to pick up the offer letter at thefront desk to sign it for co-op and company records.NOTE:If you receive an offer directly from an employer, you mustconsult with a Co-op Coordinator before making a decision.

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If your offer letter contains a confidentiality agreement,please see a Co-op Coordinator if you have any questions orrequire a witness to your signature.

Fulfill all other employment requirements, such as:

Completion of a medical exam, background check, criminal recordscheck, drivers abstract, purchase of protective clothing, and so forth.

E-mail, fax or mail your signed offer letter to your employer;you are welcome to use the services at the co-op office toreturn the letter.

Once you have signed the offer letter, you should contactyour new employer to confirm your start date, location oforientation, start time, dress code, and so forth.

When signing your offer letter, you must also completethe Domestic or International Waiver form (which can befound on the UBC Engineering Co-op website by clicking onStudents, then Forms, and selecting the Co-op Forms link)and upload to your workterm file in EngCORE.

Guidelines for Site Visits and E-Visits

While you are on a co-op work term, you are to remain in closecontact with a Coordinator. As part of our commitment toyour success in the Program, we will be conducting either an

in-person site visit (if you are located in the Metro Vancouveror Kelowna area) a telephone site visit or an electronic visit,known as an E-Visit, to check in with you and your supervisor.These visits take place at approximately the mid-point of eachfour month work term.

In-person site visits will generally be conducted with students intheir first, third and fourth co-op work term. During your secondand fifth co-op work term a member of our co-op staff will becontacting you and your supervisor to check in. Regardless ofwhether you can expect a site visit or E-Visit, our purpose is to:

Assess how the work term is progressing from both yourperspective and your supervisors, and to ensure it ismutually beneficial for both parties

Review your learning objectives and discuss workperformance and progress

Ensure your supervisor is satisfied with your performanceand progress, and address any issues that may arise

Review your work term requirements that are necessary tosuccessfully pass the work term, including:

Work term report (which will vary based on the number of work termsthe student has completed); and

On-line employer and student evaluation forms

WorkshopSummary

Life-Long Job Search SkillsThe pre-employment skills taught in the online and in-personco-op workshops have been identified by employers asessential in the workplace. Online workshops are deliveredvia Connect, an online course delivery tool. As each workshopis mandatory, please contact a Co-op Coordinator at leastone week before the scheduled in-person workshop if you areunable to attend so that other arrangements can be made.

Upon completion of the workshops, you will have learned:

Self-assessment skills to help you set personal objectives interms of education, work terms and career choices

Accomplishment-based rsum-writing

Components of a targeted, compelling cover letter

Job search skills that will assist you in successfully gainingemployment

How to analyze job descriptions to predict interviewquestions

Interview preparation skills and key factors for succeeding ininterviews

Ethics and confidentiality rules and how to apply themduring your Engineering Co-op career

The requirements for co-op work term assignments; and

Fundamentals of the Human Rights Act, EmploymentStandards Act, and collective agreements that apply to youin the workplace

Mandatory workshops will be conducted throughout the falland winter terms.


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Additional Information& Resources

The UBC Engineering Co-op WebsiteThe Engineering Co-op website (www.ubcengineeringcoop.com) is a key source of information for students and employers,and includes:

All forms required during your work term, including

submission deadlines A copy of the most current Student Handbook

Key dates and co-op reminders

EngCORE link

Co-op staff contact information

Salary statistics

Links to online job boards; and

Co-op publications and news

Information Specific to UBC Co-opStudents

U-Pass

While you are on a co-op work term, you are eligible for theU-Pass, and you will automatically be enrolled in the U-Passprogram. More information is available at upass.ubc.ca/upassbc-faq. If you wish to opt of the U-Pass program, please review theexemption process at upass.ubc.ca/exemptions-and-subsidies

Medical and Dental Health Benefits

As of September 2007, UBC students enrolled in the Co-op Program are automatically assessed student-levied feesincluding all of the benefits provided by the Alma Mater Society(AMS). Students who are enrolled in a co-op work term inTerm 1 will be enrolled in the health and dental plan. For moreinformation on coverage, please visit: http://www.ihaveaplan.ca.

If you are covered by another plan through your currentemployer or family, you can elect to opt out of the extendedhealth plan. To do so please follow the instructionslisted by your health care provider: ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/UniversityofBritishColumbiaAMSGSS_Home

If you are an international student, you must be covered by theBritish Columbia Medical Service Plan (MSP) or have equivalentcoverage. Without MSP or equivalent coverage, you cannotmake claims for health plan benefits. For more informationon IMED, or provincial health care (MSP), please contact

International House at 604.822.5021 or by email at [email protected].

For Students Working Outside British Columbia

You will need to ensure you have adequate medical coveragefor the period of time you are away from British Columbia.Most students are covered under a provincial health plan, butyou must still contact your health insurance agency beforecommencing your co-op work term. If you do not, any claimsyou make may be invalid. Make arrangements to maintainyour provincial insurance while you are away, and be sure toreactivate it when you return, if necessary.

Check to ensure you will be covered while residing in thecountry/province of your work term. Please see the MedicalServices Plan website at health.gov.bc.ca/msp/as it will describewhat coverage you have (and do not have) while you areoutside the province. You can also obtain a copy of the brochureGuide to Hospital Coverage outside British Columbia from theBC Medical Services Plan (healthservices.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/leavingbc.html#absence).

Extended Medical Insurance

Extended medical coverage is required; some employers willrequire co-op students to purchase a specific medical insuranceplan before beginning employment. If you are enrolled in theAMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan, you can request to extendyour Travel Insurance to cover you while you are on your workterm outside of BC. For more information, see ihaveaplan.ca/rte/en/UniversityofBritishColumbiaAMSGSS_Travel_TravelCoverage_ExchangeInternshipStudents

If you are not enrolled in the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan,you will need to purchase your own medical insurance.

While many students are covered under their familysinsurance policy, this is something you will have to look into for

yourself. Carefully read each insurance companys coverage tounderstand what will and will not be covered while away fromCanada.

Scholarships

UBC offers a number of scholarship award programs tostudents entering undergraduate programs, as well asthose continuing their studies at UBC. Renewable entrancescholarship payments normally span a four-year period;however, the payments may extend over a five-year period forco-op students.

Co-op status does not affect eligibility for renewable
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scholarships; however, it does affect the amount received.Scholarship amounts relate to the previous years credit courseload and academic average; therefore, finances should bebudgeted and allocated accordingly. For more information onhow co-op affects scholarship funds, please see students.ubc.ca/finance/awards.cfm?page=coop

Student Housing

Co-op students who are first-time housing applicants do notreceive special assignment priority. However, if a student

becomes a resident and has a work term that is out of cyclewith the residence term (which runs from September to April),UBC Housing may be able to make special arrangements toreinstate a residence room, depending on the availability ofspace and receipt of advance notice. Co-op students residingin the UBC single student residences during the winter sessionmay require special services for reinstatement after their workterm.

Co-op students on a Fall work term wanting to return toresidence at UBC for January must:

1. Apply for housing in February as a returning resident for thefollowing September.

2. Contact UBC Housing by April 30 to confirm you do notwant a room assignment for Term 1, but want the offerdeferred to Term 2.

3. One week before the application period, arrange for theEngineering Co-op office to send studentship letter/email onyour behalf to UBC Housing in support of your request fordeferment.

Co-op students on a Winter work term and wanting to return toUBC residences for September must:

1. Have a current residence assignment for the upcomingacademic year

2. Give 30 days written notice to the UBC Housing officethat you are terminating your contract at the end of Term 1.Please refer to your residence contract for specific details.

3. Contact the Housing office before the end of the re-application period (the first week of February) to reapplyfor housing for the applicable Winter Session and to ask forreinstatement as a returning co-op student.

4. One week before the application period, arrange for theEngineering Co-op office to send studentship letter/email onyour behalf to UBC Housing in support of your request fordeferment.

Please note that residence assignments are not guaranteedand are based on availability. Contact UBC Housing andConferences at Marine Drive Residence, 2205 Lower Mall Building 6, by phone at 604.822.2811 or by accessing theirwebsite at housing.ubc.ca/vancouver.htm

Student LoansYou can apply for a Canada Student Loan and/or a BritishColumbia Grant or Student Loan. To qualify for a loan youmust be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident (landedimmigrant) and you must have had residency in BC asestablished according to federal-provincial criteria.

University loans are available to students who have exhaustedall other means of finance. Students who are BC residents,should apply through Student Aid BC at www.studentaidbc.ca. For the most up to date information on co-op eligibilityfor student loans and interest free status, please contact yourEnrolment Services Professional (ESP).

Maintaining Interest-Free Status

While on a co-op work term, a student is eligible for interest-free status. To do so, submit an application online (atstudentaidbc.ca) or download the Schedule 2 forms. Forassistance, please contact your Enrolment Services Professiona(ESP) students.ubc.ca/about/esp.ca/about/espor 604-822-9836

Revenue Canada

Please do not contact the Co-op Office for information or toget answers to specific tax questions. Instead, please visit the

Canada Revenue Agency website at cra-arc.gc.ca/menu-e.htmlorcall 1.800.267.6999 for automated service, or 1.800.959.8281to speak to a Customer Service Agent.

NOTE:International students must file a Canadian incometax return when on a co-op work term. For more information,visit the Canada Revenue Agency website at cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/nnrsdnts/ndvdls/stdnts-eng.html

When you are on a co-op work term, Revenue Canada does notconsider you to be a full-time student. Therefore, you cannotclaim full-time education tax credit for the months that youwork as a co-op student. However, you can claim the tuition feetax credit for co-op work term tuition paid.

Moving Expenses

Co-op students may claim certain costs related to relocationfor co-op work terms that are more than 40 km from theirhomes as tax deductions. To claim these costs, studentsmust complete a T1-M Claim for Moving Expenses form fromRevenue Canada which can be found at cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1-m/README.html

Working Internationally

All students (including Canadian citizens, permanent residentsand international students) who secure co-op work termsinternationally are required to secure the appropriate legal workand travel documents prior to departure. The UBC EngineeringCo-op Program Co-op Coordinators assist students with the

various processes, but the Program is not a legal authorityon international documentation. It is it each students soleresponsibility to ensure legal documents are attained in order towork in the country of the co-op work term.

If you are working outside Canada, you are required to submitand pay taxes in the country in which you are employed. Youmust also report your earnings to the Canadian governmentand may be required to pay additional taxes.

Additional UBC Student Services

Student Financial Assistance & Awards

UBC offers a range of merit-based academic awards for

undergraduate studies, as well as financial need-basedawards for both undergraduate and graduate studies. ContactStudent Services or by accessing their website: students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/awards

Career Services

UBC Centre for Student Involvement and Careers (CSIC)offers students a number of career-related services, includingcareer consulting and planning, job search and interview skilldevelopment, and rsum workshops. Contact CISC in BrockHall, by phone at 604.822.4011, or by accessing their website:students.ubc.ca/career/resources
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Counselling Services

Counselling Services provides UBC students with confidentialcounselling. Professional counsellors and psychologists areavailable to assist students to address personal, relationship,career or educational concerns. Counselling Services offersgroup sessions and workshops throughout the year. Personalcounselling is also available for students and their partners,and/or families. Contact Counselling Services at Brock Hall,Room 1040, by phone at 604.822.3811 or by accessing theirwebsite: students.ubc.ca/livewell/services/counselling-services

International House

International House is a social and cultural centre forinternational and intercultural learning on campus. Committedto fostering and celebrating lifelong understanding, respectand friendship among people from all nations and cultures,International House offers a variety of social activities, culturalcelebrations and educational workshops. It also acts as acampus resource on international opportunities and servesas the office for International Student Advisors (ISAs) andthe International Peer Program. Contact International Houseat 1783 West Mall, by phoneat 604.822.5021, by email [email protected] by accessing their website:students.ubc.ca/international
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Roles and Responsibilities

The StudentAs a UBC Engineering Co-op student, you will participate in aprogram during which you will have the opportunity to acquirevaluable work experience that relates to your degree. You areexpected to treat others (Co-op Coordinators, office staff,employers and colleagues) with professional courtesy in allforms of verbal and written communication.

During the Job Search Term

Review the Terms & Conditions and digitally agree to themeach semester.

Attend all meetings that have been scheduled with a Co-opCoordinator.

Initiate an independent job search for an appropriate workterm, using personal contacts and other external contacts,while also applying jobs posted on EngCORE.

Prepare for interviews by researching both the company andthe job posted.

Accept work term employment offers as per Round 1 or

Round 2 procedures. Complete and submit any required documents to the

employer prior to your start (e.g., drivers abstract, formsneeded for security clearances, etc.)

If you receive an offer letter directly from an employer,please ensure you send a copy to the Co-op Office or uploadin EngCORE in the work term page, for our records.

Complete a Domestic or International Waiver Form onceyou have signed an offer letter. Upload the signed waiver onthe work term file in EngCORE.

If you are an International student, you must ensure youhave a valid work permit prior to commencing your Co-opwork term.

During Your Work Term

Within the first three weeks of each four-month work term,update your current home address and View/Modify WorkTerm Profile Information in EngCORE. Be sure to includeyour direct supervisors name, phone number and emailaddress.

Prepare your Learning Objectives within the first threeweeks of your work term, review them with your supervisorand upload to EngCORE.

If you are planning to enroll in an academic course duringyour work term, you will advise a Co-op Coordinator and

ensure the course does not conflict with your work termposition. Academic courses are to be completed by distanceand/or outside of regular and/or required work hours.

Honour your commitment to an employer by fulfillingthe terms of your employment. Respect the policies,procedures, confidentiality and proprietary information of

your employers. Assume information is confidential unlessinformed otherwise.

Adhere to all conditions and rules that apply to employeesin the organization. These may include working hours, unionmembership, income tax reporting and suitable attire.

You will be contacted by the Engineering Co-op staff toarrange a site visit between you, a Co-op Coordinator andyour supervisor, and you are expected to facilitate thesearrangements.

Immediately advise a Co-op Coordinator of any concernsor problems you have with your work term assignment orworking environment before taking matters into your ownhands. A Co-op Coordinator will work with you and thecompany to reach a mutually beneficial solution.

Submit a work term report for each four-month work term,or during the fifth co-op work term deliver a formal oralpresentation. Include a signed Co-op Report Release formwith your submission. Assignments will not be acceptedwithout a release form signed by your supervisor (except forAPSC 210, which is a non-confidential report).

If your report is confidential, your employer will have toassess the report and complete the Technical Report GradeForm. Forms must be received by the Engineering Co-opoffice in order for a grade to be assessed.

For specific due dates, refer to the Work Term Checklistthat is published every work term. It is your responsibility tomeet the deadlines assigned.

Complete the online Student Evaluation of Work Term Formby the assigned deadline for each four-month co-op term.Ensure that your manager or supervisor completes theonline Performance Assessment before the deadline.

Please follow the Work Term Checklist to ensure you submitall the necessary forms. These forms can be found on theEngineering Co-op website by selecting the appropriatework term from the menu on the left.

After Your Work Term

Work Term Reports must be bound (cerlox or spiral) orsubmitted in a duotang cover. Please do not submit reportsin binders.


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Assessing Yourself& Your Skills

The first co-op workshop, including online modules, an in-person workshop and a smaller group review sessions willprovide tools and insights that will form a foundation for writingrsums and cover letters. The tools provided assist you infinding and securing co-op work terms; please refer to thishandbook throughout your co-op job searches. This informationwill also help you with your lifelong career planning.

Self-Assessment & Your Co-op CareerSelf-assessment is the first step in career planning. Anassessment of your interests, skills, accomplishments, personalattributes and values will provide a foundation from which youcan identify the kinds of work you will find most rewarding.It will also help you clearly communicate skills you have thatemployers are seeking, and to identify areas for development.

Industry knowledge is the second step in career planning.Understanding the labour market helps ensure that yourdecisions are in sync with current marketplace demandsand trends. You will learn how to identify what skills and

knowledge are currently valued in the marketplace that youmay wish to emphasize or develop.

Assessing YourselfYou have a unique combination of interests, abilities, andpreferences to offer prospective employers. Being aware ofyour personality is the starting point for almost all change and

growth, as it is a core aspect of your true self. Preferences arean important component of self-assessment and self-discoveryThey guide our decisions and determine how we feel aboutdifferent aspects of the world. Understanding your values andpreferences can help you to determine:

Personal and career goals

The position and working environment that best matchesyour needs

The kinds of people you enjoy working and associating with

During your co-op career, you will have opportunities to workin various environments with different organizational structureswith a diverse range of people. You will be able to challenge andfurther define your values and preferences.

Preferences & Values

The online modules include an assignment related to yourpersonal and professional preferences and values. Utilizethe activities from Connect during your self-assessment. Bemindful that many of your values and preferences will changeduring your co-op work terms as you gain more experience. Youcan begin by asking yourself: What is my preferred workingenvironment?

Personal Attributes Assignment

What personal qualities or strengths do you have to offer apotential employer? Refer to the online module and reviewthe appendices for a list of words outlining attributes that mayapply to you.

Skills & Experience InventoryTaking stock of your experiences will greatly assist in thedevelopment of your co-op rsum and content for cover

letters. Consider previous employment experience, volunteer/extracurricular activities and technical projects in order toprovide specific details about the type of work you have done tohighlight the skills you have gained.

During co-op Workshop 1 Module 2, you will create severalexamples of skills and experience inventories to use whenbuilding your co-op rsum. An example has been provided foryou below, please also refer to the online resource for additionainformation.

Career Planning Model

1. Self-Assessment(knowledge of self)

4. Reviewing &

Evaluating Plans2. Industry Knowledge

(identifying and researching

occupational alternatives)

3. Planning & Action

(evaluat ing alternattives and

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Example: Skills & Experience Inventory

Company Name

Position

Job 1McDonalds

Team Leader

Start and enddates?

(Month andYear)

May - September 2013

What did yourduties include?

Managed a crew of five customerservice representatives

Prepared menu items

Responsible for making sure thatcustomers received their orderswithin the allotted time frame and asrequested

Accepted orders and handled cash atthe front counter

Dealt with any issues regarding teammembers, including time off, overtimeor personal problems

What wereyour majorachievements?

Promoted from crew member to TeamLeader within two months of starting

Won Employee of the Month

With whom didyou interact?

(e.g., Peers,

Management,

Supervisors,

Juniors,

Customers,Team Members,

Suppliers,

Vendors, etc.)

Customers

Co-workers and Senior Management

Delivery crews

What did youlike most aboutyour work?

Managing a team of employees

Dealing with customers

What did youlike least aboutyour work?

Having to resolve issues of incorrectorders

Early morning start time

Adjectives/phrases yourmanager woulduse to describeyou and yourwork

Good team leader

Focused

Enthusiastic

Hard worker

Transferable SkillsTransferable skills are highly valued by employers as you canapply them to a range of roles in a variety of settings. The moretransferable skills you can demonstrate, the more competitiveyou will be in the marketplace. Some examples of transferableskills include:

Administrative

Change Management

Communication Conflict Resolution

Customer Service/People Skills

Delegation/Time Management

Financial

Leadership & Initiative

Knowledge Acquisition

Knowledge Application

Management

Negotiation

Organization

Policy & Procedure Development Problem-Solving

Project Management

Public Speaking & Presentation

Research & Analysis

Resource Management

Sales & Marketing

Strategy Development

Teaching & Coaching

Teamwork Skills

Technical/Hands-On

NOTE:A more comprehensive list of transferable skills is availablein co-op Workshop 1 Module 2, and in the Appendices at the endof this han