Career Supports for Second-Year Students

Is it helpful to visit your Career Centre in your second year at Laurier? Most definitely!

Often students tend to wait until their final year to seek out career support but in retrospect wish they had engaged with the Career Centre much earlier. Thinking about your career throughout your years at Laurier can give you a great advantage down the road. We are here to help you make use of the many services and resources offered!

Six Essential Career Tips for Second-Year Students

1. Learn more about yourself.
   Ask yourself some questions and take stock: “What am I good at? What am I passionate about? Where will my choices lead?” You do not have to know the answers to all these questions right away - the Career Centre is here to help you discover them!
   
   
2. Develop your soft skills.
   Skills such as teamwork, communication, and collaboration can be developed in the classroom through group or individual assignments, presentations and club activities. When employers ask for evidence of your soft skills, you will have examples to share simply by being engaged during your time at Laurier.
   
   
3. Join student clubs.
   It’s important to get involved in university life. With in-person activities slowly being re-introduced, this is your chance to be involved either remotely or on-campus. By joining a club, you will meet new people, make new friends and most importantly learn how to balance your academic and personal interests, all while building strong teamwork and time management skills.
   
   
4. Stay on top of the career services offerings.
   Watch for newsletters, social media campaigns and online resources through Navigator that alert you to new opportunities. Make sure you attend Career Centre events including industry panels, graduate school information sessions, employer recruiting sessions and fairs.
   
   
5. Build your resumé and cover letter.
   Attend a resumé writing workshop - it will help you list all the achievements, experiences and skills you already possess. Receive resumé feedback in your inbox within 48 hours and be ready for volunteer, part-time or summer job opportunities.

   
   
6. Apply for part-time jobs and summer jobs and connect with employers.
   Employers are looking to hire Laurier students for a variety of on-campus, off-campus, part-time and summer jobs. Search for job and volunteer postings in Navigator and attend employer events including recruiting sessions and Career/Job Fair.

Career Development Services and Resources Available for Students

Appointments

Career consultants are available to help you with your career planning, preparation and decision-making. If you would like to have a one-on-one career discussion, you are encouraged to book an appointment through Navigator. Appointment types include:

• Career Consulting
• Resumé and Cover Letter
• Job Search
• Interview
• Further Education

Career Development Certificate

Earn your Career Development Certificate and be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to find the position you want and plan a fulfilling career.

Workshop topics include:

• Career Planning
• Resumé Writing
• Cover Letter Writing
• Job Search and Networking Strategies
• Interview Success
• LinkedIn

Join the Career Prep Program for first and second-year students to complete all Career Centre workshops in a small group! Begins Tuesday, January 18, 3 - 4:30 p.m. - register in Navigator today.