Career Services for Alumni
The Centre for Career Development is able to help alumni in the process of advancing their careers and learning new skills. For more information about the following services please visit the Centre for Career Development's website.
Assistance with Résumé & Cover Letter Development - If you don't have a résumé or have never written a cover letter, drop by the Centre for Career Development for assistance from our knowledgeable staff or take a look at one of our many reference books.
Résumé & Cover Letter Critiquing - Research has shown that employers, on average, give a résumé and cover letter only 10-15 seconds of attention. You can't afford to miss out. Let one of our staff take a look at your résumé and provide you with feedback.
Mock Interviews - Inexperienced in interviews? Why not brush up with a mock interview? The Centre for Career Development accepts appointments with students and alumni to practice interview skills and techniques in a "mock interview." Sessions are taken seriously so that staff can fairly assess performance. Feedback is provided to encourage positive interview behaviour while identifying and correcting areas for improvement.
Job Search Consultations - Do you need help in starting your job search or in determining your personal sales pitch? Staff at the Centre for Career Development are available for guidance. One-on-one consultations can provide you with direction while easing some of the stress that accompanies career decisions.
Career Planning - Are you unsure of what careers you can pursue with your degree? Are you looking for information on a particular occupation or industry? The Centre for Career Development staff can help you locate the resources you need to make your career decisions.
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Career Portfolio Planning - Portfolios are not just for the artist, architect, or advertising planner. Anyone can build a portfolio to display their talents and experiences. In fact, portfolios are an ideal way to demonstrate to potential employers the depth of skills you possess with samples of your work. Portfolios can be on paper or electronic to suit your needs and interests. The staff at the Centre for Career Development can help you get started with your career portfolio.
Videoconferencing Access for Interviews - The Centre for Career Development's in-house videoconferencing suite is available to students and alumni wishing to have an interview at a distance - within the province, the country or anywhere in the world. Bookings must be arranged at least one week in advance to allow for site testing and confirmation.
"Chapters-Like" Environment - The Centre for Career Development offers a comfortable environment where students and alumni can browse hard-copy resources at their leisure, as well as take advantage of modern computers to access career-related resources through the Internet.