Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with our career educator for support!
Career Services is here to help you succeed at work during your time at Continuing Studies, and beyond, by:
- running workshops and programs
- offering in-person one-on-one support
- providing resources to help you navigate your career
Our career educator can help you with:
- résumés, cover letters and interviews
- career exploration, research and planning
- searching for work and understanding the local labour market
We also encourage all students to frequently visit the UVic Co-op and Career Learning in motion portal to access job postings and volunteer opportunities, register for upcoming employer information sessions, attend networking events, register for other career information sessions, or book an appointment with the Continuing Studies Career Educator.
Who can participate?
If you are a full-time international student in the Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or the Certificate in General Studies, you can already access Continuing Studies Career Services as part of your student service fees.
If you are part of a different Continuing Studies program, then you can opt-in to access Continuing Studies Career Services as part of your program for a small fee: Career services opt-in.
Job Search Club
The Job Search Club is a new offering for international students planning to work in Canada after graduation.
This bi-weekly series aims to create a community for international students to gain support and build resiliency during their career development journey in Canada. Connect with career educators, fellow students, inclusive employers, and international student alumni.
In-person meetings will take place on Fridays from 12pm to 1pm on the following dates: February 3rd, 17th, March 3rd, 17th and 31st.
Preference will be given to those in their final term or year of studies.
Applications must be received before January 31, 2023 in order to be considered.
Please see the Career Services website for details and registration information
Workshops
We run weekly workshops to support your work search and career development. You can sign up for a workshop below.
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Description |
Date |
Time |
Location |
Registration Information |
| Finding a Job in Canada: Job Search Strategy |
Jan. 23 Jan. 25 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
Register |
| Networking |
Jan. 30 Feb. 1 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
Register |
|
LinkedIn Essentials |
Feb. 6 Feb. 8 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
|
| Creating Effective Resumes |
Feb. 13 Feb. 15 Mar. 20 Mar. 22 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online Campus Online |
|
| Resume Lab |
Feb. 17 Mar. 24 |
12 – 1:30 pm |
Campus Campus |
Register |
| Cover Letters |
Feb. 22 Mar. 27 Mar. 29 |
12 – 1 pm |
Online Campus Online |
Register |
|
Showcase Your Skills to Employers |
Feb. 27 Mar. 1 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
|
| Interviews - Part 1 |
Mar. 6 Mar. 8 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
|
|
Interviews - Part 2 |
Mar. 9 Mar. 10 |
12 - 1:30 pm |
Online Campus |
|
|
Canadian Workplace Etiquette |
Mar. 13 Mar. 15 |
12 – 1 pm |
Campus Online |
Drop-in schedule
We offer in-person drop-in sessions weekly. Drop in for help with:
- résumés, cover letters and interviews
- career exploration, research and planning
- searching for work
No registration is required, but space is limited.
|
Description |
Date |
Time |
Location |
|
Career Services Drop-in |
Wednesdays Fridays |
4 - 6 pm 12 - 1 pm |
Continuing Studies Room 076 |
Book an appointment
To book a 30-minute in-person or Zoom appointment with our career educator, please:
- Login to the co-op and career portal
- Choose the Appointments tab and the Career Services
- Select Darcie Gabruck - Career Education Continuing Studies
In-person appointments are located in the Continuing Studies Building (Room 204).