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Finding a Co-op Position

Sophomores interested in Co-op should follow these steps for finding a Co-op position.  

Requirements  

  • Registration: Co-op Registration Meeting:
    Dates will be posted early Fall Semester
    (One Registration meeting required for all sophomores interested in Co-op)
  • Résumé: Create and refine your résumé (Guidelines in the Career Guide, found in ECCS). All students interested in applying for Co-op positions through on-campus recruiting are required to have their résumés reviewed by our office. Group session dates will be posted early Fall Semester.
  • Cornell CareerNet: Register for CCNet & upload your résumé  

Other Preparation Steps 

  • Research: Start researching organizations of interest through student experiences, employer web pages, and information sessions.
  • Inquire: Send your résumé to organizations that will not be recruiting on campus. Use office resources to identify employers of interest.
  • Network: Talk with former Co-op Students and contact Alumni through CCNet.
  • Plan: Meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss your plans for Co-op and how it will fit in with your course schedule  

Suggested Fall Workshops

(see workshop calendar for details

  • "Pursuing International Co-op & Internship Opportunities"
  • "International Students: Tips for Finding a Co-op or Internship"
  • résumé workshops 

WINTER CHECKLIST  

  • Apply for a mock interview on CCNet (required)
  • Begin applying for on-campus interviews through CCNet
  • Obtain a suit for on-campus interviews