Request to withdraw application

The Request to Withdraw Application (RWA) process gives students the opportunity to request that their application to a specific job be withdrawn if they have serious concerns about a job or employer immediately following an interview.

You may potentially choose to submit an RWA formÌýunder the following circumstances:

  • New information was provided in the interview that significantly altered the nature or circumstances of the job from what was outlined in the job posting.
  • You have concerns related to discrimination or harassment arising from the interview.

If the request is approved, your application would be removed from consideration for this particular position.

Request to Withdraw ApplicationÌýprocess:

Step 1: Submit a Request to Withdraw Application (RWA) form SubmitÌýan RWA form viaÌýÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks within 48 hours (2 days) of your interview.Ìý

Steps to submit an RWA form:
  • Visit À¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks > Submit a form > Recruiting Term SupportÌý> "Post interview - request to withdraw application after interview (5010)"
  • For tips on how to submit forms, visit À¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks Help.
The deadline to submit the formÌýis within 48 hoursÌýof your interview or by 9Ìýa.m.Ìýthe day before rankings are released inÌýcycle 1-2, or 9Ìýa.m. on the day of a cycle 3-6 match.
Step 2: Co-operative EducationÌýwill review your request and get back to you as soon as possible Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Co-operative Education will respond with a decision regarding your request as soon as possible either in person, over the phone or via À¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks.

Things to consider before submitting an RWAÌýform:

  • Job descriptions are often created months in advance, and it is normal for slight changes to occur.
  • You have the option ofÌýsubmitting up to five (5)ÌýNot InterestedÌýrankings per term to guarantee that you will notÌýbe matched with a job.
  • Do not include confidential or sensitive information in the Request to Withdraw Application (RWA) form as messages and forms sent using À¶Ý®ÊÓƵWorks are visible to various staff.
  • If your request is approved, Co-operative Education will inform the employer of your reason(s) should they inquire.ÌýSpecific details provided will not be shared with the employer but general feedback may be provided by our staff as a coaching tactic to help improve their recruiting strategy.

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