Centre for Career Action
Your career is yours to decide, but we're here to help.
The Centre for Career Action (CCA) supports all students, alumni and employees. Career advisors can help with career planning, career management strategies, graduate and professional school preparation, work search methods and setting meaningful career goals.
Go to WaterlooWorks to book:
- A one-on-one virtual or in-person career appointment on a range of employment topics
- A virtual or in-person co-op consult for pre-first work term students (students who are currently on or have completed a work term should contact their student advisor for support)
- A virtual same-day drop-in for help with résumé, cover letter, or interview topics (undergraduate and Master's students)
- An virtual online career consult drop-in to start the career planning conversation (undergraduate and Master's students)
See How to Book an Appointment for details, live chat between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or contact careers@uwaterloo.ca for further support.
News
- Oct. 7, 2022Co-op consultations
There will not be any in-person co-op consultations on Wednesday October 12 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Virtual co-op consultations continute to be available during this time.
- Oct. 5, 2022Co-op consultations
The Centre for Career Action is extending virtual co-op consultation hours on October 6 and 7 to 4:00 p.m.
- Oct. 3, 2022Job Search Club Assistant
The Centre for Career Action is currently hiring for a Job Search Club Assistant position!
Events
- Oct. 5, 2022Mapping Out Your Career 1
Confused about career direction? Overwhelmed with choice? Not sure where to begin? In Part 1 of this two-session workshop, explore the career planning process, how to deepen your understanding of yourself and your career optons, and discover what challenges in the world you'd like to be part of.
Register on WaterlooWorks.
- Oct. 5, 2022How to Find a Job with No Paid Work Experience
Are you new to university with no work experience and wanting a more robust resume for your first co-op cycle? Or a student in a non-co-op program looking to find opportunities that can give you experience? Are you planning on professional or graduate schooling and don’t know of opportunities to curate a standout application? In this workshop you can learn more about promoting ANY type of experience you already have as well as finding opportunities that can pave a path to a career that encompasses both your field of study and interests.
- Oct. 5, 2022Know Your Rights In The Workplace
Wondering what your rights are as a co-op student or while your working part time? This workshop will provide you with an overview of your rights and responsibilities in any workplace. We will also discuss resources available to you as a UWaterloo student.
