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Specialized Career Assistance
The Career Centre offers a wide variety of services for all students and alumni, as well as programming and information geared to specific career-related issues for distinct groups and communities, recognizing that multiple identities will overlap.
The Career Centre and the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work closely together to provide services for 2SLGBTQQIA+ students and alumni at Laurier. As a member of a distinct community, you may have additional concerns while considering making career decisions or finding a job. Some issues that you may find helpful to discuss may include deciding when and if to disclose to an employer, how to research inclusive organizations and what to include when writing a resumé. Get started by browsing career resources for 2SLGBTQQIA+ students and booking an individual appointment.
As someone who identifies as black or belonging to a racialized group, you may have specific concerns while making career decisions or finding a job. The Career Centre and the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work closely together to provide services for black and racialized students at Laurier. Get started by browsing career resources for black and racialized students and booking an individual appointment.
The Career Centre and the Indigenous Student Centre work closely together to provide services for Indigenous students and alumni at Laurier. Get started by browsing career resources for Indigenous students and booking an individual appointment.
For career tips and advice from Indigenous alumni, view the following Career Profiles :
- Kandice Baptiste, Former Indigenous Students Recruitment and Retention Officer, Office of Indigenous Initiatives, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Mathieu Beaulieu, Child and Youth Counsellor, Kapapmahchakew Wandering Spirit School
- Kelly Campagnola, Assistant Manager of External legal Services, TD Bank
- Dr. Lianne Leddy, Assistant Professor and Program Co-ordinator, Indigenous Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University
- Michael Low, Entrepreneur, President, Symbiotic Group Inc. Information Technology and Services
- Alicia Sayers, Co-ordinator in First Nations and Métis Relations, Hydro One
The Career Centre and Laurier International work closely together to provide services to international students at Laurier. As an international student, you may recognize that you may have some specific concerns while considering making career decisions and preparing yourself for the Canadian workplace.
For international students, the Career Centre offers:
- A dedicated career consultant who focuses on meeting the needs of international students.
- One-on-one appointments and tailored workshops.
- Drop-in appointments in partnership with Laurier International.
- Additional career resources for international students.
- An on-campus work experience program (ISWEP).
Who should you contact with your questions about working in Canada?
The Career Development Centre can help you:
- Assess your interests, skills and values and learn to communicate them successfully.
- Find a volunteer opportunity in Canada.
- Learn job search strategies, including tapping into the hidden job market.
- Explore full-time, contract, part-time and summer job opportunities posted for Laurier students and alumni in Navigator.
- Find an inclusive employer.
- Create an effective resumé and cover letter. Review the specific resumé and cover letter tips for international students.
- Practice for a job interview and know your rights in an interview.
- Research and prepare for their future academic and career choices, including graduate school.
Contact Laurier International about:
- Social Insurance Number cards.
- Government rules about working on campus.
- Government rules about working off campus.
- Government rules about working after graduation.
- Permanent residency.
- Spousal work in Canada.
The Career Centre and the Accessible Learning Centre work closely together to provide services for students and alumni with disabilities at Laurier. As a member of a distinct community, you may have some additional concerns while considering making career decisions or finding a job. Some issues that you may find helpful to discuss may include deciding when and if to disclose to an employer, how to research inclusive organizations and what to include when writing a resumé.
The Career Centre offers:
- A dedicated career consultant who focuses on meeting the needs of students and alumni with disabilities.
- Individual appointments and tailored workshops.
- Drop-in appointments in partnership with the Accessible Learning Centre.
- Specific career resources for students with disabilities.