SCDC expands co-op database
Stephanie Takach
Issue date: 7/31/09 Section: News
"It's a much more competitive labor market," Franks said. "I would think really hard before turning down an offer, assuming [the] job is in the field they want."
Neary said it's important to remember that co-op is a six month opportunity to see what the field is like, not a student's full-time job.
"It's a learning process," she said. "It's an opportunity for trial employment … When we meet alumni, some of them say I loved co-op because I found out what I want to do or not want to do. And, they look at these opportunities as an education process."
When applying for co-op, Miciek said students should first max out the number of applications, 25 now for A and B-rounds, and second, show up for interviews. Having a dialogue with their coordinator, and reviewing the ES&P records also helps the process.
"We're continuing to directly serve the students in need, even if they sat on their hands in A-round," Miciek said.
With more than 1,500 phone calls made to employers, Drexel's job development team continues to work on expanding the amount of job opportunities available to co-op students and graduating seniors.
"The economy is what it is and all organizations from one degree or another have been affected, and we're trying to do everything we can at Steinbright," Franks said.
Neary said it's important to remember that co-op is a six month opportunity to see what the field is like, not a student's full-time job.
"It's a learning process," she said. "It's an opportunity for trial employment … When we meet alumni, some of them say I loved co-op because I found out what I want to do or not want to do. And, they look at these opportunities as an education process."
When applying for co-op, Miciek said students should first max out the number of applications, 25 now for A and B-rounds, and second, show up for interviews. Having a dialogue with their coordinator, and reviewing the ES&P records also helps the process.
"We're continuing to directly serve the students in need, even if they sat on their hands in A-round," Miciek said.
With more than 1,500 phone calls made to employers, Drexel's job development team continues to work on expanding the amount of job opportunities available to co-op students and graduating seniors.
"The economy is what it is and all organizations from one degree or another have been affected, and we're trying to do everything we can at Steinbright," Franks said.
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