Career Centre Online Support

Oct. 21, 2020

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While the university is working remotely during COVID-19, the Career Centre will be closed for in-person service. Career Centre services are available online and the following information will assist you in accessing services. Any questions can be emailed to careercentre@wlu.ca (Waterloo/Kitchener/Toronto) or careerbrantford@wlu.ca (Brantford). While we are unable to see you in the Career Centre right now, we look forward to meeting with you online!

Online Appointments

Online or email appointments can be booked with Career Centre staff. To book an appointment, log in to Navigator, choose your home campus calendar and then book by appointment type. For online appointments, the consultant will send you an email with a link to Join a Teams Meeting.

Online Workshops

Online workshops on a variety of career development topics are being offered virtually. You can view the workshop schedule in Navigator. To register for a workshop, log in to Navigator, select Career Centre > Event Calendar. Select the title of the workshop/date/time and register. Instructions for connecting to the online workshop will be sent to you ahead of the workshop time.

Navigator

Navigator continues to be an online resource for you:

view job postings and volunteer opportunities
access career resources, handouts and workshop slides from the Career Centre
add experiences to your Laurier Experience Record
book appointments
register for events

"Having the option for a virtual appointment made everything easier! I was able to get my questions answered while still remaining safe inside my house during this crazy time. The service was an excellent way to feel a sense of normalcy and still receive the help I wanted during this time.”

~4th year Criminology & Psychology student

Career Development Certificate Online

We are offering two options for completing the Career Development Certificate - a cohort model where a small group of students will complete the certificate modules over a four- or eight-week period as part of the Career Prep Program, or the usual model where you complete each of the workshops as you are able.

Graduating Students

For students graduating in 2021 during these uncertain times, the Career Centre is here to support you. You will receive the Graduating Student Employment Service (GSES) newsletter on Fridays with information on the supports available to you and upcoming job posting deadlines.

You can also register for the Alumni Employment Service which is a free job posting notification service where we notify you when we receive job postings that meet your job search criteria. Register today in Navigator.

Ten Thousand Coffees

In a time of when you can't network with professionals in person, we encourage you to engage in virtual networking. Laurier's Ten Thousand Coffees community is a great opportunity for you to connect with alumni to learn about their career paths and potential opportunities.

Planning for Further Education

The Career Centre is here to support you in preparing for further education applications. In addition to further education appointments and workshops, we've compiled tips on Preparing for Grad School.

Frequently-Asked Questions during COVID-19

Check out the Career Centre's responses to the following common questions:

I need a job! How can I search for jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Which employers are still hiring in these uncertain times?
What else can I do to help my career development during this time?
How can I network virtually?
What can I do to enhance my skills during COVID-19?

WINTER 2022

"It was great to be able to complete the Career Development Certificate remotely and at a time that works best for me."

~3rd year Communication Studies student