Checklist
This quick check list is to help support and organize you through your work experience. All forms referenced below can be found in the Student Career Hub, on the dashboard.
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 Career Hub 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:
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
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
