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Career Support Drop-ins

The Career Support Drop-ins provide students flexibility and opportunity to engage in diverse career conversations, while being in community with other students seeking career support from Peer Career Advisors and Career Educators – ALL undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent grads are welcome!

From October 21, 2024 – March 21, 2025 (excluding December 2, 2024 – January 9, 2025), come join us in person every Monday and Thursday from 1 – 4 p.m. at 800 Bay Street (5th floor), where you can:

  • Attend a one-on-one drop-in appointment with a Peer Career Advisor for: 
    • Career Start – Resource Referral
      • Help you clarify your career question(s) and highlight specific programs, services, and resources that meet your unique need(s) and career goals! Think of the peer career advisors as your personal concierge to Career Exploration & Education.
    • Résumé or Cover Letter Review
      • Review your résumé and provide feedback about tailoring, formatting, highlighting your accomplishments, and other tips to strengthen your résumé.
      • If you are applying to graduate-level programs or senior-level positions, please book an Application Review appointment with a Career Educator (on CLNx).
    • LinkedIn Review
      • Review your LinkedIn profile and provide feedback about each of the main sections (Headline, About, Experience and Education), as well as how to highlight your accomplishments and tailor your profile.
    • Interview Prep
      • Help you identify the core competencies of the role, and learn about common question types and how to craft the best answer. You’re encouraged to bring a job posting to the appointment to help identify the relevant competencies.
      • Note that mock interview practice is not offered through these appointments. For practice interviews, please book an Interview Practice appointment with a Career Educator (on CLNx).
  • Browse our career resources, workbooks, and toolkits.
  • Participate in monthly-themed group discussions space with fellow students and recent graduates, facilitated by a Career Educator.
  • Or work on your job application materials in a shared space and connect with others over snacks!

Fall 2024 Monthly-Themed Group Discussions

October: “What about Further Education?”

Explore further education options (e.g., graduate degree, certificate program), participate in conversations and activities around strategies to clarify career directions. Identify the essentials of an application (including key documents like CVs and personal statements), develop an application strategy, and explore decision making about your next steps.

November: “Now that I’m graduating, how do I get a job?”

If you’re feeling stuck in your job search, discuss and develop your job search plan. Identify strategies to navigate the job search process (including networking, application documents, and interviewing), and discuss needs and accommodations.

Note: This session is offered IN PERSON at 800 Bay Street, 5th floor (in the main lobby, take one of the 3 elevators on the right-hand side).

Register for Career Support Drop-ins

Register through the CLNx links below or check out the CLNx calendar for all dates and times including any changes.

Monday sessions

Thursday sessions