Career Services

Career advising

Alumni Relations, in partnership with the Centre for Career Action, provides career services for Waterloo alumni. From career planning and decision-making tools to one-on-one supports, we’re here to help you plan for your future.

Advising Services

Advising services

Our alumni career advisors are available for individual appointments in person, by Skype and by phone. Some evening appointments are available by request. The career advisors can help you:

determine your career direction or plan a career change
assess factors important to you in your career development
improve your résumé, cover letter and interview skills
develop work search strategies including social media
identify your personal brand

Book an appointment

Follow the instructions on the Centre for Career Action website to log in and schedule your appointment.

up to 3 free, confidential, individual appointments (non-transferrable)
discounted rates if you would like more than 3 appointments ($40/appointment, discounted from $100+/hour)
subsidized career assessments (approximately $15-$27 per assessment compared to $150+)

Job searching

Online job searching

Did you know that, as an alumnus, you also have access to the Alumni job board within WaterlooWorks? You can search WaterlooWorks for jobs posted specifically for Waterloo alumni!

Career Hub

The Centre for Career Action has created Career Hub to guide you through the career development process. There are online modules within to help you prepare for and get the most out of your appointment time.

The Centre for Career Action main site will also refer you to additional information on these topics via links to other websites and resources.

Testimonials

"The alumni career advisor provided me with a short, concrete list of action items and a wealth of resources. With her help, I have the framework I was looking for to help my career."

BMath '87

"I want to thank you for your ongoing support. You provide an excellent service for Waterloo alumni and are great at what you do!"

BES '89

"Even many years after graduating, I have really benefited from alumni career advising. Exploring what is most important to me has been instrumental in choosing my best career fit.”

MA '91

"I found the advisor provided some of the most practical advice I have received... The advisor provided very specific techniques which have already begun to pay off."

BMath '93

"Working with the alumni career advisor allowed me to realize a multitude of exciting career options for my degree."

BA '02

"After meeting with an alumni advisor at the Centre for Career Action, I feel confident in my ability to search for and find a career path that compliments my skills, strengths, interests and personality.”

BA ‘11

"I really benefited from meeting with the alumni career advisor regarding my interview skills. The friendly and professional environment allowed me to build my confidence while identifying areas for improvement. The advisor’s advice was extremely useful

MA ‘96