Welcome to the Centre for Career Development

Explore your possibilities

The Centre for Career Development can help you build a meaningful future. Whether you are a student (undergrad or graduate), postdoctoral fellow or alum — 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
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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 the 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

Monday, April 7, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Help! How Do I Work Term?

So, you landed a co-op job! Now what? Learn all about what to expect and how to make the most of your first work term. We'll guide you step-by-step through the whole process, from post-match to finishing your work term strong. We'll touch on topics like tips for finding housing, midpoint check-ins, the Student Performance Evaluation , who and how to reach out to for support and, last but not least, your workplace rights. Come with your questions and leave feeling more confident as you embark on your co-op adventure!   

Upon registering in WaterlooWorks, you will receive the MS Teams link to join the meeting. 

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Professional Headshots: Grad student edition

Centre for Career Development and Grad Student Association are offering FREE headshots! It will take place on May 7, 2025 in the Tatham Centre (TC) on the main floor by the stairs from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Within 14 days after the event, you will receive 3 images with no edits made along with resources for editing your photos. 

No registration needed, walk-ins only. 

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