Checklist
This quick check list is to help support and organize you through your work experience. All forms referenced below can be found on the WIL & Co-op Pages on Connect.
Preparing for Work Experience
- Attend a work experience information session and discuss options with your faculty (recorded sessions can be found on Connect
- Optional: Enroll in Brightspace course ESSS 1020 Career Jump Start (free, non-credit, self-paced)
- Review Work Experience Guide for Students
- Prepare your cover letter and resume – Resources in NSCC Library Subject Guide: Preparing for Employment
- Ensure your portfolio is up to date
- Practice your interview skills using Interview Prep (on Connect)
- Monitor the Student and Graduate Employment Site for work experience opportunities
- If participating in a co-op, you must enroll in the co-op course and pay tuition fees (email workexperience@nscc.ca to get started, forms can be found in the list below).
- If working remotely review Tips for Working Remotely
- Ensure the following forms are completed and approved (along with the job description) by your faculty prior to starting your work experience:
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- Work-Integrated Learning Agreement
- Orientation & Job Safety Review
- International Work Experience Registration Form (if applicable)
- Optional Co-op Registration Form (if applicable)
- Mandatory Co-op Registration Form (if applicable)
During Work Experience
- Participate in required discussion topics and submit assignments in your work experience Brightspace course
- In case of Accident/Incident submit Accident/Incident report form to WorkExperience@nscc.ca
- Review the evaluation requirements of your written report and presentation
- Provide Employer with Employer Feedback on Student Form (also found in Brightspace)
Following Work Experience
- Submit Student feedback on employer form, and all required evaluation pieces to your faculty through your work experience Brightspace course
- Submit follow-up/thank you letter to your employer