Interactive Arts & Technology Co-op
Seeking Students
Once you complete the mandatory steps in preparing for a seeking term, you will be “released to seek” which means you have access to SIAT Co-op job postings in myExperience.
You must register in at least one academic course while seeking, but we strongly encourage full-time studies to qualify for positions that may require full-time status (e.g. positions funded by grants or international positions for work visa applications).
Job Seeking Process
Step 1: Complete the SIAT Co-op: Preparation Canvas Course and Get Released to Seek
Not sure what is your current status?
If you are in the SIAT Co-op: Preparation Canvas Course, check that you have completed all assignments and responded to all feedback from the Advisor/Coordinator.
If you are in the SIAT Co-op: Seeking Canvas Course, check that you have updated all term-specific documents.
Click here for more information about the SIAT co-op journey and important dates.
Step 2: Upload Approved Seeking Documents in myExperience
Upload your final seeking documents (SIS form, co-op transcript, resume) to the Documents section in myExperience after you are released to seek.
Step 3: Apply for Jobs
Once you are released to seek in myExperience, you may start viewing and applying for co-op jobs. We recommend you check the job listings regularly as job postings are added as we receive them from employers. It could take many applications until you are shortlisted. Speak to the Advisor if you need support with preparing your job applications.
Step 4: Prepare for Interviews
In addition to the online resources offered by SFU (e.g. InterviewPrep, OLC site), a Co-op Coordinator/Advisor can provide you with interview tips and conduct practice mock-interviews with you. The SIAT Co-op office may also have resources to look through, such as previous Work Term Reports.
Step 5: Secure A Co-op Job
Keep applying to jobs until you receive a job offer. When you successfully receive and accept a job offer, you will then register in your Co-op Practicum course and begin preparing for your work term. Further instructions will be provided.
Out of Town during Seeking Term
If you will be out of town or unreachable during a seeking term, provide the SIAT Co-op office the details of your absence. Let us know if you will have access to alternate communication methods (e.g. Skype, phone) for interviews, and specify when you will be back in town and available for in-person interviews.
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