Are you in a co-op program?
Out of the 166 responses we received, 160 of them indicated that they were in coop, while 5 said they were not. Co-op is overall a popular choice among Waterloo students, and opens the door to many opportunities.
What was your favorite co-op location?
Toronto and New York are the top favourite 2 destinations for co-op students. They are both large cities with many things to do and many large companies, so it comes as no surprise that many students prefer these places
Have you ever had a co-op term without a placement?
Out of the responses we received, 128 (87.7%) people had placements every term. However, don't despair if you don't get a placement, as 18 (12.3%) respondants had a work term without a placement or participated in WE Accelerate.
Finding a co-op placement especially in this job market can be fairly difficult. Don't give up!
What were the coolest non-salary perks that you received from a company during co-op?
Many co-ops offered free or discounted food or drinks, and it was a hit among the co-op students. Co-ops also privded other cool perks, such as free techhnology or transportation
What company did you work for (co-op #1)?
Where were you located during work (co-op #1)?
What was your position (co-op #1)?
What was your salary per hour in CAD (excluding other forms of compensation)?
How did you find your job? (co-op #1)
Later in people's careers, a greater number of co-ops are found externally, which is likely both due to having more experience to reach out to companies not going through WaterlooWorks and due to students taking return offers.