Cooperative Education Program Interviews are required to determine student readiness for the program. If accepted into the Co-op Program we will cover interviewing skills in more detail - for now students that are preparing for their Co-op Interview are encouraged to use the following information to help prepare.
This is by no means a comprehensive list. But students can expect to be asked questions like the following in their interview.
Why do you want to take Co-op? What do you hope to get out of the Program?
What personal qualities or work skills or experience can you offer to your potential Co-op placement?
Tell me about yourself.
What is your greatest strength?
What is your greatest weakness?
If I were to look up your attendance record what would I see?
Do you want to be part the SHSM programs at our school? If so, Why? If not, Why?
How would OYAP help you in pursuing your post-secondary pathways?
What are your plans after you leave high school?
What experiences can you speak to that demonstrate your readiness for the Co-op program?
When you encounter a problem or a challenge how do you react?
As you prepare for your interview you can use the following framework to brainstorm your answers.