Develop your own career while helping fellow students

We hire students as Career Centre Peers to support 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 (LSWP). 

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

About the role

The Career Centre Peer Program consists of a team of Outreach and Support Peers who:

• 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).
• Participate 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.

Elibigibility

To become a Career Centre Peer through the LSWP, 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• The willingness to take on projects that will enhance personal career development.
• A passion for developing personal career awareness and helping fellow students succeed.

Learn more

For further information about the Peer Program 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 peers about the position, receive feedback on your resumé and gain insight into the role. Career Peers only work from September to March, however, appointments remain available to students year-round. 
• Contact Stacey Campbell, Supervisor of the Career Centre Peer 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 Peers: Waterloo Campus

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

Peer Alumni Testimonials

"As a Career Centre Peer, I was able to leverage many free resources at the Career Centre (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 Peer 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 is 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