Career Services for Continuing Studies Students
Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with our career educator for support!
Career Services is here to help you succeed during your time at Continuing Studies and beyond—by running workshops and programs, offering in-person one-on-one support, and providing resources to help you navigate your career.
Our career educator can help you with:
- resumés, cover letters and interviews
- career exploration, research and planning
- searching for work and understanding the local labour market
We also encourage all students to regularly 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.
Landa Crockatt,
Career Educator
Career Services for Continuing Studies Students
Watch this video to learn more about our career educator and how you can benefit from career services.
Who can participate?
If you are a full-time international student in the Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, the Diploma in Data Analytics for Management Science, the Diploma in Digital Marketing, 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 program, then you can opt-in to access Continuing Studies Career Services as part of your program for a small fee.
Book an appointment
Here are the steps to book a 30 minute in-person or Zoom appointment with our career educator:
- Login to the co-op and career portal
- Choose the "Appointments" tab and select "Career Services"
- Select "Landa Crockatt - Career Educator, Continuing Studies"
In-person appointments are located in the Continuing Studies building (room 204).
DROP IN: Summer office hours
Every Tuesday from 12 to 4 pm, or Wednesday from 9 am to 1 pm
Please drop by room 204 in the Continuing Studies building to get help with booking an appointment.
Workshops and employer events
Our office is happy to offer group workshops in-person and online to support your job search and career development. Networking events with employers will help you build industry connections while you study. Faculty are welcome to connect with us to request in-classroom presentations—tailored to program or industry-specific career options and personal development. If you would like to be notified about future events and workshops, please email our office at cecareer@uvic.ca
Two great ways to learn more about the local labour market are through online research and networking with industry professionals.
Online Research – WorkBC provides a wealth of information about the local labour market. Search local job postings, research salaries, find information about typical career paths and much more. Visit the WorkBC Explore Careers page or sign up for our Job Search Strategy workshop to learn more.
Networking – Networking with industry professionals is the best way to learn about the local labour market. Build your network through LinkedIn, information interviews, and professional associations. You can also book a 1:1 appointment to help you get started.
Understanding your transferable skills is the key to finding your place in the local labour market.
Learn about the technical skills and people skills employers are looking for. Visit our UVic Career Services webpage to learn more about the skills employers are seeking.
Did you know there is more than one way to write a resumé? The “best” way depends on your unique combination of skills and experience.
Need help getting started on your resumé? Try the VMock resumé builder.
Want information on how to improve your resumé? Check out our UVic Career Services webpage, or book a 1:1 appointment for assistance.
Since we are not a placement agency, we do not find jobs for you. Instead, we provide you with the job search skills you can use now and in the future as you continue to build your career. We also provide links to numerous job boards and job postings through our UVic Career Services webpage.
Job Boards – You will find links to a variety of job boards on our UVic Career Services webpage including both general and industry specific job boards.
Job Postings – You can also search for job postings through our Co-op and Career portal.
UVic Career Services hosts numerous events including employer information sessions, employer panels, recruitment events, and hiring fairs. You can find information and links to register on our Co-op and Career portal.
Information on special events for Continuing Studies students will also be posted on our Continuing Studies Career Services webpage.
Students who chose to opt-in for Career Services pay a small fee for this service. This fee is much lower than fees charged by private recruitment agencies and other career service providers for similar services.
Full-time international students in the Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, or the Certificate in General Studies, pay this fee as part of their student service fees.
Appointments with the Career Educator are tailored to individual needs. You can get feedback on your resumé, work on a cover letter, or practice a mock interview. If you are feeling stuck or unsure where to start in your job search, we can brainstorm ideas on how to overcome challenges, build your confidence to start networking, and more.
