Services

For help with resumés, cover letters, job search, interview coaching, LinkedIn or further education options and applications. 

Appointments are open to book as of 9 a.m. each day.

These appointments are offered: 

• In Waterloo, Monday to Friday from 1 to 4 p.m.
• In Brantford, Tuesday - Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m.
• 15 minutes in length. 
• Online or in person. 

For feedback on your resumé, start by booking a same-day, brief appointment. Appointments are live and offered in person or online. Pro tip: Attend the Resumé Writing and Cover Letter workshops to get the most out of your appointment.

Alternatively, for some topical feedback, you can upload your resume or cover letter here to receive email feedback within two business days.

In these appointments, career consultants can provide you with training and guidance, and discuss topics such as: 

• Self-assessment and interest inventories.
• Changing or selecting a career.
• Deciding on a major or an area of study related to career possibilities.
• Optimizing volunteer experience.
• Identifying relevant transferable skills.
• Identifying jobs and employers relevant to your education.

Your Commitment

If you require a career consulting appointment, you should be prepared to commit two to three hours of time over a three to four-week interval:

• Initial career advising individual appointment (45 minutes).
• Completion of one or more assessment tools (30 minutes).
• Attend an assessment debrief appointment if you complete assessment tools (one hour).
• A follow-up appointment with a career consultant to further discuss your individual situation (45 minutes).

In Preparing for Further Education appointments, we can discuss:

• Graduate school applications and tests.
• Information on professional schools including faculties of education, medical school, law school and others.
• How to complete statements of interest required for graduate schools.
• Post-degree programs at college.

In Looking for Employment appointments, we can discuss:

• Job search and networking (learn how to access the hidden job market and leverage LinkedIn).
• Resumés, cover letters and CVs.
• Interviews and mock interview practice (including virtual interviews).
• Job and salary negotiation.