Explore your possibilities
The Centre for Career Development can help you build a meaningful future. Whether you are a student (undergrad or graduate), or postdoctoral fellow — we can help you explore opportunities. Our career advisors are available to support you in mapping your career route. If you're seeking career planning advice, career management strategies or graduate and professional school preparation, we can help.
Get career support
It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey, we offer a variety of one-on-one supports both virtually and in person to help you explore your career possibilities.
Ensuring a welcome space for all
We are committed to providing inclusive support and services to all members of the Waterloo community. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to opportunities and resources supporting your career journey and aspirations. For more about equity at the University of Waterloo, visit the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism.
Supports and resources
In addition to our one-on-one supports and workshops, the Centre for Career Development offers several other resources to support your career journey. Take the next step in planning your future by visiting CareerHub, your online career resource for things like:
- Building your strategy to find work
- Reflecting on your skills
- Applying and interviewing for jobs
- Making career-related decisions
- Exploring post-graduate programs
Workshops and events
We designed our workshops and events to help you prepare for your future. Whether you need help with résumé writing, interview skills, or something else on your career journey, we have resources to find relevant information to support you.
Here for your career questions
We are here to support you. We offer virtual and in-person appointments to discuss your career journey and goals.
Use our live chat for quick questions and assistance (during operating hours).
Careers in the classroom
Are your students curious about life after university? We have resources that can equip your students with what they need in order to launch their careers. Integrating career education into curricular spaces enables faculty to lead students to identify skills, reflect on how classroom or program-level knowledge benefits their careers and prepares them for the employment process (co-op, work-integrated learning, post-graduation).
Earn while you learn
Co-op is one option through which you can pursue your career path. You can explore jobs, gain valuable work experience and earn money while completing your degree. The Centre for Career Development collaborates closely with Co-operative Education and the Centre for Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) to offer innovative academic courses and career-building programs and materials.
Events
Career Advisor Drop-in Hours in the MUO
Got career questions? Come and chat with a Career Advisor in the Math Undergraduate Office (MC 4022).
- Wednesdays 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. from September 30 - December 2 (cancelled October 14 for Reading Week)
Get help with: résumés & cover letters, interview prep, job search strategy, career exploration...or anything else on your mind!
No appointment needed.
From stuck to strategy: How to find a job in a tough economy
This 1-hour workshop is to support folks navigating the job search in a challenging economy. We'll begin by "taking the pulse" of how learners are feeling and acknowledging the broader economic factors that may be impacting their search. From there, we'll focus on what learners can control-exploring practical, proven job search strategies to expand networking efforts, target their job search, and make meaningful connections. Through guided reflection and actionable tips, learners will leave feeling more empowered, confident, and prepared to take the next steps in their job search with clarity and purpose.
Environment Fall Leadership Series
The Fall 2026 Leadership Series is officially open for registration for all undergraduate and graduate students! Join us to connect with ENV alumni through speed networking sessions and a career panel show and tell. Hear from alumni across all four ENV departments and schools, and gain thoughtful insights on where your Environment degree can take you and the impact you can have across a variety of industries. Nervous about networking? We'll have table conversation prompts to help guide you!
Ready to build your network and stand out in your job search? Register on our event website!
News
From curious to confident: 5 tips to navigate the Further Education Fair like a pro
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett
The Further Education Fair, hosted every fall by the Centre for Career Development (CCD), connects students with representatives from more than 80 schools worldwide, giving them the opportunity to explore programs, ask questions and make informed decisions about their education and potential career pathways.
AI-powered interview practice available for Waterloo students
InStage gives Waterloo students a flexible way to practice interviews, receive immediate feedback and build confidence before co-op, work-integrated learning or full-time job interviews.
From résumé to runtime: Four tips to impress in technical interviews
By: Mary Lynne Bartlett (she/her)
You’ve landed your first technical interview! Not sure where to begin? The Centre for Career Development (CCD) is here to help. With supports to help you navigate technical interviews and build your career skills, you can feel confident and prepared to succeed.