STEP 4: Phone call script
Good (morning/afternoon/evening),
My name is ____. I am currently a [Full day / Half Day ] co-op student at Dr. GW WIlliams Secondary School. I wish to gain work experience and I was wondering if you are willing to take a co-op student this semester?
Thank you for your time and have a great day.
IF YES → I was wondering if there is a day that I can come in for an interview?
IF NO→ Thank you for your time.
Common questions:
Are there any legal requirements?
My co-op teacher will provide all of the legal information when he speaks with you.
There is no cost to you if you decide to take a co-op student.
Why do you want to do a placement with me?
***BE SURE YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT EITHER DURING CLASS TIME OR AFTER SCHOOL***
Voicemail??
Hello. This message is for __________________________. My name is ___________________ and I’m a co-op student at _________________ School. I’m calling to arrange an interview time with you for ________________________which is a designated co-op interview day at our school. Can you please call me back at __________________. Once again, my name is _____________________. I look forward to your call.
Special Questions to Ask:
If your potential placement is located in an office building, you may want to ask what floor they are on
If there is a specific entrance they would like you to come through
STEP 5: DRAFT INTRODUCTORY EMAIL
1. Draft an introductory email to your potential placement. Don't forget, this is your first impression so take your time to craft this message.
2. Please ensure you:
a) Use "Unpaid Co-op Placement" or "Unpaid Co-operative Education Placement" as the subject
b) Introduce yourself. Include your grade and school and that you're unpaid, earning credits for the work experience (to avoid confusion that you're applying for a paid job).
c) Ask if they have previously hosted a Co-op student before.
d) Mention that you are a full day or half day student. If you are half day, state whether you are a morning or afternoon student and the hours you are available.
e) Talk about courses you've taken that relate to your placement and what you're hoping to learn from this work experience, and how it will help you.
f) Let them know that, if they are interested, you can send a copy of your resume, then follow-up with a phone call to arrange an interview.
g) Thank them for their time.
Tip: Use your existing cover letter to help craft your introductory email. There's a good chance you won't need a cover letter later in the search, once you get a positive response.
STEP 6: TEACHER CHECK IN (INTRO EMAIL)
Consult with your Co-op teacher to carefully review your introductory email before sending it. A small spelling mistake could make a big difference!
STEP 7: SEND EMAILS TO TEN CONTACTS
Ensure you are personalizing each email to the placement you are contacting (i.e. business name and contact), then send out your ten messages (per day).