How to write a successful co-op job posting to hire UWindsor

Job Title

This is the first thing that potential applicants will see, choosing a title that reflects the position of the job will help you receive more applicants.

Remove works such as "co-op" and "student" and use more accurate words to cater to what students will search for while looking for your posting as well as something they would find attractive on their resume for future job seeking. For example: use the title "Communications Assistant" instead of "Co-op Communications Student".

Organization & Location

Clearly state whether the job will be remote, in-person, or hybrid.

Highlight any relocation or transportation benefits that your company may offer.

Job Details

Students strongly consider the culture of the company they are applying to. They look for supportive, collaborative environments where they feel valued and encouraged to grow.

• Describe the company, who and what you do. How does your company impact the community? Keep it concise as longer summries tend to be skipped over.
• How is the role important, and what benefit does it bring to potential candidates?
• What responsibilities and skills are you looking for? What may seem obvious to you might not be to the applicant.
• Be mindful of the tone and language as this is the most important section of the outline

Job Responsibilities

Co-op students look for jobs that are relevant to their field of study and career goals, with opportunities to develop their skills and gain new experiences. Include training and mentorship opportunities, and unique projects students will work on.

• Include information on the day-to-day tasks that will be expected.
• Highlight core competencies that applicants can easily relate to such as teamwork, problem-solving, customer service, etc.
• Attract more qualified candidates by showcasing your company's training programs and mentorship culture that will help them grow their skills and advance their careers.
• Be transparent and focus on what applicants can offer versus what you want.

Skill Requirements

Candidates may avoid applying to jobs with too little or too many requirements, so be mindful of what is required and what would be an asset. For example: degree qualifications, certificates, work experiences, technical skills, etc.

• Include skills that are related to that day-to-day tasks as well as both technical and emotional intelligence/people skills.
• Mention the skills applicants should have to succeed in the role and some that may give them an "edge" over others.

Extra Ideas to Go Further

To attract top students, make your company profile and job details attractive based on your company, not just the actual job iteself.

• Mention whether the role is full-time, permanent, or seasonal, and discuss the number of hours that will be offered.
• Ask for feedback from peers, other employers, and departments in a similar field to further improve your job posting.