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Career Centre Peer Program
2025/26 Career Centre Peers: Waterloo Campus
Program/Year: 5th year, Computer Science and Mathematics
Favorite Career Quote/Tip: “Life is a journey, not a race.” I love this quote because it reminds me not to compare my journey to anyone else’s. We all have unique paths with some similarities, and it’s important to focus on enjoying the little moments and making the best of what God gives me.
Dream Job: CEO of a startup or tech company
Program/Year: 4th year, Health Sciences
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: "Taking a single step might not seem like much, but it’s all you need to begin." - Doe Zantamata. This quote reminds me that getting started can be hard, but progress is a gradual process, and even one step forward helps me move towards my goals.
Dream Job: Dentist
Program/Year: 3rd Year, BBA
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" – Wayne Gretzky. I first heard this from a friend in my first year and have tried to stick with it ever since. I’ve always found it difficult to step out of my comfort zone, but when I do take the initiative, I see great results.
Dream Job: Certified HR Professional or Full-time Henna Artist
Program/Year: 2nd year, Psychology and Biology
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: "You don’t need to have it all figured out—you’re allowed to learn as you go." I like this quote because it’s a powerful reminder that progress is made through taking action, not certainty”.
Dream Job: Movie & TV Critic
Program/Year: 3rd year, Economics and Financial Management
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: “Find out what you like doing best and get someone to pay you for doing it.” — Katharine Whitehorn. I love this quote because it reminds me that my career doesn’t always have to follow a traditional path. If I’m passionate about something and willing to take that leap of faith, there's always a way to turn it into something meaningful — and even profitable.
Dream job: Business Consultant
Program/Year: 2nd year, Sociology with Teaching Option
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Steve Jobs. I like this quote because it is a reminder of how important passion and interest are in a career. When you enjoy what you do, you perform better and feel fulfilled in the career you are passionate about.
Dream Job: Teacher
Program/Year: 2nd year, BBA
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: “The road to success is always under construction.” - Lily Tomlin. This quote motivates me to always work hard and never give up. It reminds me that success is made up of dedication, mistakes, and trying new things. Most importantly, it teaches me that success does not come easily, and that it needs to be earned.
Dream Job: Actuary
Program/ Year: 4th year, Sociology
Favourite Career Quote/Tip: “Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” I love this quote because it’s a reminder that you are in full control of your destiny and to stay motivated.
Dream Job: Sociology/Criminology Professor
“The Career Centre has been a great resource for knowledge and support. I used the peer resumé review and the peer was really helpful.”
Develop your own career while helping your fellow peers
We hire undergrad students as Career Centre Peers (volunteers) to support students with resumé and cover letter writing. The program is delivered at the Waterloo campus, servicing students in person at the Career Centre or virtually.
Being a Career Centre Peer provides an excellent opportunity to build your work-related skills while supporting your career development.
What’s in it for you:
- Comprehensive training to become a skilled resumé writer
- 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
About the role
The Career Centre Peer Program consists of a team of Outreach and Support Peers who volunteer in-person or virtually.
- In-Person Peers offer resumé and cover letter critique appointments at the Waterloo campus Career Centre (192 King Street North) and during on-campus events (e.g., Career Centre Expo in the concourse).
- Virtual Peers offer resumé and cover letter critique appointments virtually via Microsoft Teams.
- Both roles participate in other activities as assigned (e.g., meetings, events, interviewing alumni).
Requirements
- Outgoing volunteers who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Completion of virtual Peer Training during the summer and two days of training during o-week
- Can commit 3-5 hours per week in both fall and winter terms (except exam months: December & April)
- Can maintain a high level of customer service, confidentiality and interpersonal skills while working with students who may be experiencing stress
- Have the willingness to take on projects that will enhance their own career development
- Are passionate about developing their own career awareness and helping fellow students succeed
Training
New volunteers begin preparation for their duties in advance by completing the Career Development Certificate and virtual training assignments on MyLearningSpace over the summer months (May-August). They then participate in two days of mandatory training during Orientation Week in September. Training will be in-person on day one and virtual on day two.
Learn more
The typical deadline to apply is the end of March to become a peer for the following academic year.
Interested? Let us know! Complete this form, and we'll contact you when we are hiring.
For further information about the Peer Program at the Waterloo campus:
- Book a resumé-undergraduate appointment in Navigator. This is an excellent opportunity to ask current peers about the position, receive feedback on your resumé and get a sense of the role.
- Contact Stacey Campbell, Supervisor of the Career Centre Peer Program, if you have further questions before applying.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Career Centre in Brantford, contact careerbrantford@wlu.ca.
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