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Career Coach

Through Continuing Studies at UVic, we equip learners with the skills to stay competitive in today's job market. Discover the right career and program for you with our new Career Coach online tool.

How it works

Explore 3 options

  1. Take the career finder quiz to discover your interests.
  1. Explore the career options that match your skills.
  1. Find educational programs to a selected career path.

Prepare for a career

Once you find a career you’re interested in, you can explore more information about it including daily tasks, relevant skills, expected earnings, live job postings, related programs to prepare you for that career, and more.

You can also create a profile to save your results and favourite programs.

Backed by Lightcast’s labour market data and a library of over 32,000 career-relevant skills, Career Coach ensures you have access to real-time, accurate information to make informed decisions about your future.


FAQ

Who can use Career Coach?

Everyone is welcome to use Career Coach (e.g., current learners, graduates, staff, family members, etc.)

Do I have to create a profile to use the tool?

No, creating a profile is optional. If you would like to access more features, creating a profile will allow you to save your results and programs.

How does Career Coach choose the skills? 

Career Coach selects skills that are relevant to job seekers, employers and educators based on real-world resumes, professional profiles, job postings and more. Lightcast gathers and analyzes millions of skills each month while also looking at suggestions from the community.

What other career services are available to me?

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 and providing resources to help you navigate your career.