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Students and alumni

Cole Makinson (engineering) worked for the Saanich Fire Department.

Put your learning in motion.

At Co-op and Career, we can help you put your learning in motion. Whether you’re an undergraduate, a grad student or an alumnus, we've got the tools and resources you'll need to navigate your career path.

Want to write a standout résumé or ace the big interview? Looking for work experience in your field? Need to earn some cash for tuition? Wondering what it takes to land your dream job for life? We've got you covered—for all this and everything in between.

Co-operative Education Program

At UVic, learning extends beyond the classroom. Through our Co-operative Education Program (co-op), you can alternate terms in class with paid work terms in positions related to your field of study. You’ll graduate with relevant work experience, an impressive résumé, contacts in your field and some extra cash in your pocket.

Career Services

Whether you’re searching for a summer job, planning your post-grad career direction or just looking for some help with your résumé, Career Services offers a variety of free tools, resources and one-on-one coaching to support you in your career development.

Resources

As a UVic student, you have access to unique Co-op and Career resources. We've organized our main resources into three kits:

Journey kit: Use this kit to plan and research your career options, match your interests with the right job, approach your career goals effectively and more.
Competency kit: Use this kit to develop and practice "competencies"—professional skills and behaviours that will help you succeed in any career. Co-op and Career's ten core competencies are:
Tool kit: Use this kit to help you write standout résumés and cover letters, learn successful interview skills and discover job search strategies.