Job search

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Level up your résumé and cover letter

Whether you’re creating a résumé for the first time or dusting off an old one, we’ve got you covered.

The Centre for Career Development is here to help you create documents that you can use to represent yourself as you conduct your job search.

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Search for jobs in WaterlooWorks

WaterlooWorks works for everyone. Not only does it contain information on co-op positions, but it also features posts for part-time, full-time, volunteer, contract and seasonal positions. Here's a quick overview of the different WaterlooWorks job boards:

  • Hire Waterloo Co-op: contains postings that are pre-approved for co-op credit, only visible during your co-op recruitment terms.
  • Hire Waterloo - Other jobs: contains part-time, volunteer, contract and seasonal positions, that could be approved for co-op credit through the Arrange Own Job process.
  • Hire Waterloo - Full-time jobs: contains opportunities for graduating students (Bachelor, Master’s, Doctorate) beginning in the fall term prior to convocation.
  • External Job Boards list: contains a curated list of job boards narrowed down by industry or job seeker preference and these opportunities could be approved for co-op credit through the Arrange Own Job process.

Discover opportunities

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Work abroad

Would you like to find a job in a different country? We have information on working abroad.  

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Entrepreneurship

Want to be your own boss? If so, we can connect you to the university’s vast network of entrepreneurial opportunities.  

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Internships

Gain experience by exposure. Spend a prearranged period of time (few months, a few hours per week, etc.), paid or unpaid in your field of interest.

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Volunteering

Help others in a business or community organization, while you develop your skillsets, gain experience and build your professional network. 

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Job Search Club 

Are you an international master's student who is looking for work? The Job Search Club is here to help you find employment!