Develop your own career while helping fellow students

The Career Centre hires Career Support Assistants to help students with resumés, cover letters and interview skills. The program is delivered at the Waterloo campus and is funded by the Laurier Work-Study Program (LWSP). 

Being a Career Support Assistant provides an excellent opportunity to build your work-related skills while supporting your career development. 

Role responsibilities

• Offer resumé/cover letter critiques and interview skills appointments at the Waterloo campus Career Centre (192 King Street North) and during on-campus booths and events.
• Work 5-10 hours throughout both fall and winter (requires a 2-term commitment).
• Participates in other activities as assigned (e.g., meetings, events, special projects, interviewing alumni to produce Career Profile articles).

What’s in it for you

• Comprehensive training to provide interview and resumé/cover letter advice. 
• Opportunities to network with employers and alumni.
• Enhanced consulting, organizational, and writing skills and career knowledge.
• Connection to a new community of Golden Hawks.
• Professional experience for your resumé and Laurier Experience Record.

Who can apply

To become a Career Support Assistant through LWSP, you must first apply to have your financial eligibility assessed. Eligibility forms for the 2026-2027 academic year will open in August on LORIS. You must be a domestic student (Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident) and registered full-time. Once deemed eligible, you can then apply to open LWSP positions. Read more on LWSP eligibility.

What we're looking for

• Outgoing personality with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment of 5-10 hours per week in both fall and winter terms.
• A high level of customer service, confidentiality and interpersonal skills when working with students who may be experiencing stress.
• A willingness to take on projects that will enhance personal career development.
• A passion for developing personal career awareness and helping fellow students succeed.

Find out more

For further information about this role at the Waterloo campus:

• Book an interview skills or resumé (undergraduate) appointment in Navigator, available September to March. This is an excellent opportunity to speak with current students in the role, receive feedback on your resumé and gain insight into the position. The assistants only work from September to March, however, appointments remain available to students year-round. 
• Contact Stacey Campbell, supervisor of the program, if you have further questions. 

Interested? Let us know!

Complete this form and we'll contact you when the hiring process begins (financial eligibility form opens in early August).

2025/26 Career Centre Team

“The Career Centre has been a great resource for knowledge and support. I used the resumé review and the appointment was really helpful.”

Alumni Testimonials

"Working at the Career Centre, I was able to leverage many free resources (accessible to all students) to search for summer internships and full-time jobs, prepare for potential interview questions, and practice my presentation skills. The training and networking opportunities have been pivotal in advancing my career and extracurricular pursuits beyond undergraduate studies! I still use the strategies I learned as a peer in my everyday life." 
- Amaryllis Jones, BBA '14, Procter & Gamble, Senior Category Account Executive

“The program prepared me well for life after university and was also one of the more rewarding experiences of my university career. I was able to gain confidence and further my communication skills, which are essential in my career today. Moreover, critiquing resumés helped me to recognize a well-written resumé, which is important in any field you pursue." 
- Lorena Rogovsky, BBA '17, CMiC, HR Administrator