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Overview
Audience: Co-op Applicantsapplicants.
This document is intended to be shared externally to give context to those interested in doing a co-op with WARG. This summarizes the process from an external perspective and intended to be sent by WARG to those interested in our co-op Program.
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Eligibility Please note that WARG can only hire UW students who are entering a co-op term. This is a requirement set by UW. |
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Compensation All WARG positions are unpaid. WARG provides a learning opportunity and the co-op credit. The concept is that WARG co-ops can use this opportunity as a jumping off point to get a stellar co-op for their next co-op term. |
Expectations
From you
As a WARG co-op, you are a member and have the same expectations as any other member: Expectations of Members
With the following changes to time commitment:
The position is full time, but your working hours are flexible
Location is in person or hybrid (on site at least 1 time per week)
Remote co-op is not currently supported by WARG
You are expected to attend WARG meetings (1-2 times per week)
WARG meetings are typically held during the evening
You are expected to participate in flight tests relevant to your project (variable, typically 1-2 times per month)
Flight tests are typically 1 entire day during a weekend
You are expected to attend syncs with your mentor (daily, at least 30 minutes)
Your mentor organizes this with you
From WARG
This is what WARG commits to co-op:
Several projects are roadmapped in advance so that you have a guide for measuring progress
You have the option of selecting and switching between projects at any time
You can also propose a completely new project; consult with your mentor and/or subteam leads
Projects from previous co-ops:
TODO Past presentations
You are mentored by an experienced member who provides support and is on site
Daily scheduled syncs of at least 30 minutes
Onboarding, guidance, coordination
Opportunity to interact with other projects and members
Don’t be afraid to participate!
Application and selection process
Timeline:
WARG posts exclusively on WaterlooWorks (WW), when allowed to do so by UW, and advertizes this position on Discord servers related to UW
This is typically quite late, around cycle 4-5
Previous postings: Co-op Job Descriptions
After the postings close, the applications are collected for review by WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators
Submissions are only accessible to WARG leadership and co-op hiring coordinators
Interviewees are selected and interview requests are sent by email TODO Is this accurate?
Typically a few days after postings close
If you are not contacted within a week TODO, it is unlikely that you will be selected for interview
Interviews are conducted
TODO 30 minutes?
Offer selection is made and interviewees are informed
WW rankings or direct offer
WIP
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WARG Requirements
Mentors must be experienced team members
Co-ops must be interviewed by more than a single WARG member before an offer can be extended.
Co-op must be interested in learning about the topic covered
Must be a university of Waterloo student and on a co-op term during the duration of your WARG co-op.
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https://uwaterloo.ca/sedra-student-design-centre/current-teams "HIRING A COOP STUDENT"
We are not required to submit Co-op Information Form as of S24.
https://uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/supports-and-resources/co-op-rights-and-responsibilities
rquired hours and days (include in commitments section too …)
Post when given go ahead from sdc
post on waterloo works
More than two positions must be approved on case by case basis by SDC. WARG is frequently able to exceed this because of our history of good co-op experiences.
Experience
Here’s what the internship experience will be like!
Mentorship
Daily syncs with manager of at least 30 minutes.
Manager and mentor
Compensation
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Commitment
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times (up to you mostly, but meeting timings are sometimes weekends and evenings so a bit off)
Projects
Examples of past projects can be observed from past Co-op Job Descriptions and
link to past presentations
Hiring Process
post in the last cycle when sdc gives us permission to. WaterlooWorks posting and Discord advertising.
We will hold onto all submitted resume’s in our Onedrive so leads can access it.
Interviews either done externally or via waterlooworks
we may do rankings officially or we may do direct offers