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Career Services

Jumpstart your job search

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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.)

  • 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.

Register for the IN-PERSON workshop on May 13 from 11:30 - 12:30 Register for the VIRTUAL workshop on May 13 from 1 - 2 p.m.

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.

Register for the IN-PERSON workshop on May 14 from 12 - 1 p.m. Register for the VIRTUAL workshop on May 16 from 12 - 1 p.m.

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.

Sign up for the IN-PERSON workshop on May 22 from 11:30 - 12:30 Sign up for the VIRTUAL workshop on May 22 from 1 - 2 p.m.

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.

Register for the IN-PERSON workshop on May 23 from 11:30 - 12:30 Register for the VIRTUAL workshop on May 23 from 1 - 2 p.m.

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.

Sign up for a mock interview

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

Write applications

Interview like a pro

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 Co-op and Career Portal. 

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.