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 and 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 – NSCC – Career Jump Start (free, non-credit, self-paced).
• Completely review this guide to understand how Work-integrated Learning works and your responsibilities.
• Prepare your cover letter and resume – Resources in NSCC Library Subject Guide: Preparing for Employment.  We recommend using a targeted resume and cover letter for each job you apply on.
• 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:
  • 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/or 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