20. Case Study: Meet Wilson,
a new Graduate with no Experience
Wilson’s Challenges
O Problem: Wilson was a new undergrad in accounting with no work experience. After 3 months
of job hunting on his own, sending numerous resumes and cover letters, he had little success
hearing back… until he worked with Stan from Co-op Your Way…
Results after 3 months with
CYW Increased number of
interview offers
Comfort and agility
in interviews
Received a job offer in
his field!
How Co-op Your Way helped Wilson
Lack of work experience
O Wilson understood the skillsets relevant to accounting,
and uncovered experiences to showcase to potential
employers
Uncomfortable with interviews
Little response from employers
Job search fatigue,
discouragement
Managing priorities
O With the help of CYW, Wilson reimagined his resume
and cover letter that recruiters appreciated!
O After the CYW interview prep, Wilson knew what to
expect and how to excel in interviews
O CYW provided broader perspectives on job search, and
encouragement to succeed in his field
O CYW kept Wilson on track, and helped him manage other
priorities distracting Wilson from job searching