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Career Services

Career workshops

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May 20 - Put your best face forward: LinkedIn Edition

Join our LinkedIn learning lab to build a strong profile, get a professional headshot, and learn how your talents fit into the world of work. Learn how to connect with alumni and professionals in fields you care about. Open to all UVic students and alumni.

Participants will:

  • Get a professional headshot to use on LinkedIn and other digital platforms
  • Create or strengthen your LinkedIn profile to reflect your strengths and interests
  • Learn how to use keywords connected to roles, industries, and causes you care about
  • Discover how to find and connect with alumni from your program
  • Practice reaching out to professionals for career exploration conversations and mentorship

This lab is open to students and alumni at any stage-whether you're exploring possibilities or preparing for your next step. Come learn how to build authentic professional connections and see where your strengths are needed.


  • Date: May 20, 2026

  • Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • Location: Campus Services Building, Room 110

Register here to get your professional headshot at this event

Skill development workshops

UVic's Digital Scholarship Commons offers a range of workshops to help you develop skills, from using Excel and coding to project management and more.

MITACS Training

We work closely with MITACS, which offers professional skills training for graduate students.

Learn more about training opportunities.

Accessibility

Explore accessibility and EDI resources on our website.

We aim to create a welcoming environment for all attendees and use principles of universal design to minimize the need for accommodations. You can contact us in advance if you have accessibility inquiries.

Request a workshop

We can arrange customized workshops for groups of 10 or more. Whether it's for a class, course union, club or other group, let us know how we can help.

Example topics include:

  • résumés and cover letters
  • career exploration
  • building your competencies
  • interview skills
  • presentation skills
  • pros and cons of self-identification
  • approaches to requesting accommodations
  • allyship in the workplace

Contact us about arranging a custom workshop for your group.