Gear Up to Graduate

Congratulations! With graduation right around the corner, it's time to put all the pieces of your UVic experience together—your interests, competencies and experience—to help you make the leap into the working world.

Don't worry—it's normal to be anxious, and we're here to help. We've put together all the resources you need to take the next step.

Plus: Even after you graduate, you can continue to access our career help and resources forever as an alumnus!

How can you get a sense of the type of career that suits you?

Complete the career motivator worksheets and other career exploration resources
Meet with a career educator to discuss your goals and options
Take part in Horizons, a free online career exploration program
Access career counselling through Counselling Services to complete more comprehensive assessments (if needed)
Check out the resources available through Career Cruising
Attend Co-op and Career events advertised on Learning in Motion

For Peter B. Gustavson students:

Review your DISC Profile (Completed during Workplace Skills Conference), paying special attention to Behavioural Traits and Motivators

Where can you find career opportunities?

Explore our work search resources to get started
Take part in Navigator, a free online work search program
Meet with a career educator for help researching the current labour market
Apply labour market research strategies as you begin your search
Consider your interest in and options for further education or training
Explore work opportunities posted on Learning in Motion

How can you describe your strengths to employers?

Assess and articulate your competencies using our competency resources
Learn how to answer interview questions by using these interview tips and meeting with a career educator
Attend an Ace Your Interviews workshop or mock interview

How can you craft résumés and cover letters that get results?

Visit our résumé resources section to learn about formatting and what to include
Check out our sample résumé and CVs for inspiration
Meet with a career educator for résumé feedback on how to adjust your résumé from "student" to "professional"
Attend a Résumé Lab workshop or Résumé Day event

For Peter B. Gustavson students:

Apply approaches discussed in COM 204 and with your co-op coordinator

How can you work on your interview and networking skills?

Attend an Ace Your Interviews workshop or book a mock interview with a career educator (select the Appointments tab and then Career Services)
Try out different networking strategies by attending career events (like career fairs and employer info sessions) and by reviewing our networking resources
Sign up for a Using LinkedIn for Your Work Search workshop and create a professional and meaningful LinkedIn profile
Learn how to use LinkedIn's alumni tool
Make a habit of regularly checking the Learning in Motion events calendar for any relevant events or workshops
Join the "UVic Alumni" group on LinkedIn (plus faculty- or department-specific groups), and sign up for other discussion groups and associations in your field of interest