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
- Jan. 25, 2023Live chat
Connect with the Centre for Career Action through our live chat, available today until 4:30 p.m.
- Jan. 5, 2023Career consultations
There are no career consultations or work search drop-ins happening from Thursday January 5 to Friday January 6, 2023.
- Jan. 3, 2023Co-op consultations
There are no co-op consultations happening from Tuesday January 3 to Friday January 6, 2023.
Events
- Jan. 30, 2023Skills to Build Your Career OnIdentify your key power (transferable) skills and apply these to your career planning and development.
- Jan. 31, 2023International Alumni Panel: Working in Canada
Want to know what it's like to work in Canada after graduation? Attend this panel session to hear from previous UWaterloo international students as they share their career stories.
- Hear what it is like to transition from studying in Canada to working in Canada after graduation
- Learn about their unique career paths
- Ask questions you're curious about to UWaterloo Alumni
- Topics will include job search strategies and adjusting to Canadian work environments
Panelists: - Feb. 1, 2023Career Matchmaking: Personality and Your CareerUnderstanding your personality preferences and how these can relate to various work roles can help you make informed choices.NOTE: Instructions for completing the TypeFocus personality assessment w