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Business and Math Double Degree Information Session January 31, 2008

Business and Math Double Degree Information Session January 31, 2008. Business and Math Double Degree Program. Mandatory co-op component Accumulate 12-16 months of practical work experience through 3 OR 4 work terms Work terms begin January of second year. Work Term Sequence-Option 1.

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Business and Math Double Degree Information Session January 31, 2008

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  1. Business and Math Double Degree Information Session January 31, 2008

  2. Business and Math Double Degree Program • Mandatory co-op component • Accumulate 12-16 months of practical work experience through 3 OR 4 work terms • Work terms begin January of second year

  3. Work Term Sequence-Option 1

  4. Work Term Sequence-Option 2

  5. Work Term Sequence-Option 3

  6. Benefits • Investigate and define career choices • Apply theory from class in a “real world” environment • Assess and develop work related skills • Acquire job search skills • Develop industry contacts • Obtain one full year of work experience • Help finance your education

  7. Weekly Salary Survey Summer 2007

  8. Geographic LocationsMay-August 2006

  9. Realities • Financial commitment • Economy • No guarantee of employment • Work terms begin a term earlier than other Laurier Co-op programs • Extracurricular activities restricted • Increased workload • Relocation • Limited business/non-business electives available during spring academic terms

  10. Functional AreasMay-August 2006

  11. Class of 2010 Bond Trading Assistant – TD Securities Project Analyst-Telus Student in Accounts-Grant Thornton Survey Methodology-Statistics Canada Financial Analyst-McNeil Consumer Healthcare Investment Services Administrator-OTPP

  12. Sample Job Titles • Investment Research Asst. – Gluskin Sheff + Associates • Junior Staff Accountant – KPMG • Marketing Assistant – Walt Disney Canada • Analyst – Scotia Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions • Recruitment Assistant – Research In Motion • Financial Analyst – Hewlett Packard • Web Marketing Co-op-Sybase

  13. March/April Resume and Cover Letter Workshop June/July Resume due for critique Early CA mailout September Orientation-Student Development Workshops (Friday, September 7th-tbc) Mock Interview WebCT materials CECS Navigator training Job Postings October Rank/Match Session On campus interviews November/December Second round, postings continue Preparing for Your Work Term Workshop Co-op Activities

  14. Job Search Process • Job descriptions posted on the CECS Navigator system • Students apply online or submit hard copy applications to positions that interest them • Employer decides who they would like to interview • During on campus recruiting, job offers are managed through the rank/match process • Students are encouraged to conduct a personal job search to complement co-op recruiting

  15. Co-op Policies • Rank/Match • Available for on campus interviews • Accept any position obtained through the rank/match • Student Participation • Workshops, job posting process, work term visits and reports, back-to-campus meetings • Use your WLU email account and check it regularly for messages!! • Refrain from helping students who are not in Laurier Co-op obtain access to co-op job postings

  16. Dropping the Double Degree • Should you drop out of the Double Degree program prior to your first work term you will no longer be eligible to participate in co-op • Students who complete their first work term and decide to pursue their BBA only, must meet the program requirements of that degree and may transfer to that co-op program provided they have met the overall GPA required in first year to be granted an interview and have received a satisfactory performance evaluation

  17. What you can do now… • Build your resume • Summer work experience • Volunteer experience • Extracurricular involvement – leadership roles • Visit Career Services for summer job postings • Visit your local HRDC for Students • Websites - Workopolis, Monster.ca

  18. “Application” Process • Mandatory co-op program • On-line registration available March 1st • More information available on our website www.wlu.ca/co-op

  19. Any questions, please contact Kerry Lazenby x 4057 or klazenby@wlu.ca

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