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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Professional headshots for all students

CCD and EDGE are offering FREE headshots. It will take place on July 9th and 15th in the Tatham Centre (TC) on the main floor by the stairs. We will be offering walk-in appointments on a first-come first-served basis. 

Within 14 days after the event, you will receive 3 images with no edits made along with information on how to edit the photos should you choose.

If you have any questions, please email careers@uwaterloo.ca

Thursday, September 10, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Help! How do I co-op? (graduate)

Are you getting ready for co-op? Unsure where to start? Learn more in this workshop for graduate students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job. In this workshop, we will answer questions such as: How does co-op work? How do I contact my co-op advisor? How and when should I start looking for jobs?

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

An introduction to career planning for grad students and postdocs

Are you exploring what's next after your graduate studies or postdoc experience? Through discussion and reflection activities, this session will increase your understanding of the career-decision making process and how to plan for multiple potential career paths. We will also explore resources and networking options to gather information about careers that would suit your interests and skills.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT (GMT -04:00)

Academic CVs

Are you applying for a faculty/lecturer/postdoc position? In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to prepare an effective curriculum vitae (CV) as well as how to write a professional and compelling cover letter for academic positions.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Career planning for grad students and postdocs: Reflecting on skills and talents

Understanding your skills and how you want to use them is a big part of the career decision making process. In this workshop, we will engage in a few reflections to help you identify skills you're gaining from your grad studies and postdoc and how those might influence your career choices.