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Career Advising

We provide free career guidance and support to students from all disciplines: undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni up to a year after graduation.

Using contemportary career development resources and industry insights, we can talk about anything career-related, and help guide you through your career journey, whether you're just starting at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV, about to finish - or somewhere in between! 

What are my options for the future?  What can I do with my degree? How can I prepare for what's next? Should I pursue further training or attend graduate school? 

Discover strategies and resources to empower you in finding your next step forward.  Career decision making guidance based upon your education, interests, work and life experiences.

Effectively identify your skills and highlight your achievements, elevating your job application to stand out among the rest.

Important: Be ready to share a copy (physical or digital) at the appointment. Bring a copy of job posting if applicable. 

Similar to a resume, a CV is used to highlight education and accomplishments for academic positions or research-based opportunities.

Important: Be ready to share a copy (physical or digital) at the appointment. Bring a copy of job posting if applicable.

Learn strategies and resources to improve your chance of successfully finding paid and/or volunteer opportunities.

Enhance your ability to effectively communicate your skills, experience and interest for the position. Anticipate what employers are looking for during interviews.

An opportunity to practice what to say and do at an interview and receive feedback from a Career Educator.

Note: This service is only available via referral from a Career Educator and must be booked through the Front Desk (not available on myExperience).  

Learn how to make connections and develop relationships to get advice, referrals, and inside information from others in the field. Leverage tools such as LinkedIn to increase your visibility and reach.

1:1 Appointments:

Private and confidential 50 minute 1-on-1 appointments available in-person at all 3 campuses or online via Zoom.  

You can book and manage your career appointments on . 

Select appointment by date, topic or Career Educator.

Drop-In Sessions:

Shorter sessions available on a first come, first served basis:

Burnaby Campus:

  • Mon & Wed, 1:30-2:30PM (MBC 0300)  
  • Tue, 11AM - 12PM (Arts Central AQ 3020)
  • Alternate Wed, 12:30 - 1:30PM (Sci Space AQ 31460)      
Surrey Campus:
 
  • Tue, 1:30 - 2:30PM (SRY 2538)
Online:
 
  • Tue, 1:30 - 2:30PM ()

* Schedule may change. Visit the Career Event Calendar on  for updates.

Group Sessions:

Connect with a Career Educator and fellow students in a collaborative enviornment.

  • Virtually on  every Thursdays at 1:30 - 2:3PM

* Schedule may change. Visit Career Event Calendar on  for updates.

HOW TO BOOK WITH US?

All 1:1 appointment bookings are done online via . No booking is required for drop-ins and group sessions. If you are experiencing any challenges with myExperience or prefer to speak directly with us, please call us at 778-782-3106 during our office hours (Mon - Fri, 9AM - 4:30PM) or email us at careers@sfu.ca.