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 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
- Mar. 15, 2023In-person co-op consultations
There are no in-person co-op consultations on Thursday March 16, 2023.
- Feb. 27, 2023Hiring for career leader workshop facilitators
The Centre for Career Action is currently hiring two career leader workshop facilitators for the spring 2023 term!
- Feb. 23, 2023Virtual services
The Centre for Career Action will be working remotely on February 23. Have questions? Connect with us on Live chat between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Events
- Mar. 28, 2023I Hate Networking
Does the idea of networking make you super anxious? When you hear the word "networking" do you shudder? Do you feel all these things but want to do it anyways? Well this event is for you! This is an event for folks who hate networking but want to practice with fellow people who hate networking. Supportive environment to practice new skills in a safe(r) space!
- Mar. 29, 2023How to negotiate job offers
Congratulations - you have received an offer of employment. Now what?
In this workshop we will explore how to evaluate what matters to you in a role, and how to negotiate for it. This includes salary, bonuses, work location, remote, hybrid or in office days, and more! - Mar. 29, 2023Your arts career starts here
We know that employers are looking for students with an Arts degree but are you wondering how your education and experiences can take you there? Although graduation is still a few years away, now is the time to learn and develop new skills, refine them through experiences and set yourself up for successes in your post-graduate career.
Learn more about how you can do this in this session. We will cover