Jumpstart your job search
Looking for a job you love? We're running workshops this May to help you find your way.
Jumpstart your job search, then put your skills into action with a mock interview.
If you have questions about accessibility or any other details, contact careers@uvic.ca.
Calendar of workshops
In-person sessions
- Monday, May 13: Using LinkedIn to create connections (11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
- Tuesday, May 14: Staying motivated in your job search (12 - 1 p.m.)
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Wednesday, May 22: Résumé Lab (11:30 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m.)
- Thursday, May 23: Interview jam session (11:30 a.m. - 12: 30 p.m.)
Virtual sessions
- Monday, May 13: Using LinkedIn to create connections (1 - 2 p.m.)
- Thursday, May 16: Staying motivated in your job search (12 - 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 22: Résumé Lab (1 - 2 p.m.)
- Thursday, May 23: Interview jam session (1 - 2 p.m.)
Mock interview clinics
- Week of May 27 - 31: Mock interview clinic
Using LinkedIn to create connections
In this workshop, you'll learn how to create a LinkedIn profile and how to use this tool to build relationships with potential career mentors.
Bring your lunch to this confidence-boosting workshop. The in-person session will take place in the Campus Services Building.
Staying motivated on your job search
Finding a job is hard work. We can help with tips and strategies for those days when it feels like nothing’s working.
Bring your lunch to this confidence-boosting workshop.
The in-person session will take place in the Campus Services Building.
Résumé lab
Get a quick refresher on résumé basics and start revising your résumé on the spot with the help of our Career Educator team.
Bring your lunch to this confidence-boosting workshop.
The in-person session will take place in the Campus Services Building.
Interview jam session
Learn about the most common interview questions and practise answering them to get ready for our mock interview clinic.
Bring your lunch to this confidence-boosting workshop.
The in-person session will take place in the Campus Services Building.
Mock interview clinic
Bring all your skills together for a virtual mock interview with a real employer!
You'll get instant feedback on how you can ace your future interviews.
Sign up for a 30-minute interview, to be held during the week of May 27-31.
Career resources
We have more than 100 online resources to help you, including VMock, an artificial intelligence platform that can help you during your work search.
Understand your goals
- Take the quiz to learn about your career motivators.
Write applications
- write strong résumés and cover letters
- deconstruct a job posting
- see sample résumés and sample CVs for inspiration
- meet with a career educator for résumé feedback
Interview like a pro
- rock your interview
- network like a pro
- describe your skills to employers
- answer common interview questions
Want to practice your interview skills? Book a mock interview with a career educator.
Meet with your career educator
Did you know you have a dedicated career educator who specializes in your area of study? You can connect with your career educator any time, including after you graduate. Your career educator can help you:
- discover what types of careers would be a good fit for you
- develop your interview and networking skills
Posting boards
Start by looking for postings on the .
Know what area you want to work in? See the industry-specific job postings tab for tons more employer ideas, including more employers for tourism, parks and recreation.
Co-op and Career does not review or approve individual posting sites or opportunities.
- - apply to a range of federal job inventories
- - includes postings for student summer jobs through the Canada Summer Jobs program
- - student jobs, internships, and summer Jobs
- University of Victoria - UVic Careers
- - information only