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Workshops and Certificates
The Career Centre offers a range of workshops such as career planning, job search preparation, further education and more.
Attend workshops to earn the Career Development Certificate and the Engagement and Employability Certificate.
Career Planning
Are you not sure where you're headed? Do you know what you want but you're not sure how to get there? Attend a workshop to learn how to gather relevant information, insights and resources to explore opportunities and how to develop a plan to get there.
Thrive in the Workplace
Starting a new position? Preparing ahead of time and understanding your responsibilities in a professional setting will help. Attend this workshop to learn more about expectations in the workplace and how to best prepare yourself for success.
ASPIRE for Graduate Students
ASPIRE is a professional skills development training program for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at Laurier. ASPIRE provides a framework to help you craft an individualized, extracurricular learning plan tailored to your professional journey and entry to the workplace.
Specialized Sessions
We also offer tailored workshops and events for specific academic disciplines, career fields, first-year students and distinct student groups.
Resumé Writing
Is your resumé getting you the interviews you want? This workshop offers tips on the use of appropriate formatting, layout and how to select and present relevant skills to an employer. Whether you are looking for a part-time or summer job while you study or a full-time opportunity after graduation, the resumé workshop is for you!
Cover Letter Writing
Do you need a cover letter? An effective cover letter can set you apart and will show the employer why you are the best person for the job. Attend this workshop to learn about the format, layout and content of compelling cover letters.
Job Search Strategies
Do you want to increase the chances of getting the job you really want? Did you know most job openings are full before they are posted? Join job search professionals and your peers to talk about job search tips and gain feedback on your job search strategy in an informal setting. Whether you are in first-year looking for a summer job or graduating and looking for a full-time job, these sessions will prove to be invaluable and jam-packed with resources.
Interview Success
What are employers really looking for from candidates? Join us as we discuss how to prepare for a successful job interview. We'll show you how to identify and present your best qualifications, formulate effective answers to common interview questions and offer you tips to help reduce stress and maximize your performance. Learn about making a positive first impression and about the advantages of a successful follow-up.
Transferable Skills
Do you know what skills employers are seeking? Do you know what transferable skills means? Learn how to make your experiences valuable to an employer. Attend this workshop to help develop your ability to understand and articulate your skills on a resumé and in an interview.
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If so, are you using it to the fullest? Participants in this workshop will learn about tools and strategies to build their LinkedIn profile, represent themselves professionally, maximize their career research and build their online networks.
Network With Confidence
Do you find networking a challenge? Not sure where to start? Attend this workshop to learn how to network at events, build your elevator pitch and gain strategies for conducting informational interviews.
Further Education Planning Workshops
These workshops are for students considering furthering their education beyond their degree at Laurier. Learn about admission requirements and application procedures for several types of post-degree programs, and how the Career Centre can help you with the application process. For example, applying to graduate school, teacher education programs, or law school.
Register for Workshops
You can register for workshops individually or enrol in the Career Prep Program to complete eight workshops with a small group over a four- or eight-week period.
- Check the Career Centre event calendar for our current offerings.
- Select Register for the event.
- Log in to Navigator to complete registration.
The Career Development Certificate for undergraduate students:
- Provides you with the skills and knowledge to find the position you want and plan a fulfilling career.
- Makes a valuable addition to your resumé and Laurier Experience Record.
- Attend all six workshops at any point during your studies at Laurier:
- Career Planning
- Resumé Writing
- Cover Letter Writing
- Job Search Strategies
- Interview Success
"I completed my certificate in my first year and found the experience really valuable.... I liked that the workshops were short; students can pop into the centre and complete a workshop in between classes."
Second-year Health Sciences student.
Build your knowledge and skills for the job search process.
Certificate components:
- Transferable Skills Workshop
- Thrive in the Workplace Workshop
- Network with Confidence Workshop
- Conduct an informational interview
- Complete a mock interview appointment
- Engage: Experience Events – attend three Career Centre events (e.g., Job Fair, Career Centre Speaker Panels, Employer Recruiting Sessions, Further Education Fair)
Successfully transitioning from graduate school into academic or post-academic professions requires a combination of self-reflection and job market awareness, as well the proactive development of career planning and employment preparation skills. The Career Centre offers professionalization workshops and events in each of these areas, with the ultimate aim of supporting your progression into a meaningful career. Part of the ASPIRE program, the career certificate components are a convenient way to earn while you learn.
Career Development Certificate for Students in Graduate and Professional Programs
- Career Planning Workshop
- Resumé Writing and Cover Letter Writing or Academic CV Writing Workshop
- Job Search Strategies Workshop (Academic or Non-academic)
- Interview Success Workshop (Academic or Non-academic)
- LinkedIn Workshop
Engagement and Employability Certificate for Students in Graduate and Professional Programs
- Transferable Skills Workshop
- Thrive in the Workplace Workshop
- Network with Confidence Workshop
- Conduct an informational interview
- Complete a mock interview appointment
- Engage: Experience Events – attend three Career Centre events (e.g., Job Fair, Career Centre Speaker Panels, Employer Recruiting Sessions, Further Education Fair)
Obtain your Certificates
Register for workshops in Navigator. As you attend sessions, Navigator will track the certificate requirements. Workshops are offered frequently throughout the academic year and can be attended at any point during your time at Laurier to qualify.
To view your certificate status:
- Log in to Navigator.
- Select Certificate Programs > Enroll or select the certificate to view requirements.
- Once you have attended the required workshops, open the purple action circle and print your certificate.
Career certificates will enhance your job search and are a valuable addition to your resumé.
Completed certificates will automatically appear on your Laurier Experience Record.