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How to make cover letters less painful
Job applications can be daunting. Writing cover letters don't have to be. This workshop will build your confidence as we dissect how to write cover letters.
Résumé tips: thinking like an employer
Feeling confused with your résumé? Let's make it shine. Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strongest and relevant skills to make your résumé more appealing to employers.
University of Waterloo's Volunteer Fair Winter 2026
Join EDGE and CCD for the Fall 2025 Volunteer Fair!
This event offers students an opportunity to meet local organizations that are recruiting volunteers.
Representatives from 30 local organizations will be present to speak with current students about their organization's mission and volunteering needs.
Volunteering is a great way to develop skills and gain experience that can be showcased on a résumé and discussed in an interview. For those looking to give back to the community, it is a fulfilling way to contribute to local causes. It also provides an excellent opportunity for networking.
This is an in-person event in the SLC Great Hall and no registration is required. If you have any questions about this event, please email careers@uwaterloo.ca
List of participating organizations coming soon.
FREE POPCORN to all participating students.
VOLUNTEER FAIR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS FOR WINTER 2026
Preparing for interviews
Preparing for interviews? This interactive workshop will support your career journey as we build your confidence to ace your next interview.
Professional headshots for Arts students
CCD and EDGE are offering FREE headshots for Faculty of Arts students. It will take place on Tuesday March 3, 2026 in Hagey Hall Lobby by Liquid Assets, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No registration required, we will be offering walk-in appointments on a first-come first-served basis. Please bring your WATcard with you.
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
Math Co‑op Support Drop-ins
Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback - no appointment needed!
Digging into LinkedIn
You've heard LinkedIn is extremely impactful. How so? Let's explore your impact together. This workshop will support your career journey as we explore how to use LinkedIn and network successfully to best meet your goals.
Jumpstart your co-op journey (Environment)
Get ready for your co-op journey! In this session designed for 1B students in the Faculty of Environment, you will:
- Gain insights from senior students as they share their co-op experiences.
- Discover strategies to get ready for your first recruitment term.
- Explore proactive steps you can take before the fall to pave the way for co-op success.
Environment Co-op & Career Ready: Résumé Review Drop-Ins
Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips – no appointment needed!