Career Services Appointments
At Career Services a team of employment advising professionals provide Centennial students and graduates employment support from the very first semester to even after graduation. We offer services to assist students and alumni to ensure they are confident in their job search skills and have access to employment resources to successfully launch their career.
Yes, you can access Career Services from your first semester as a student to graduation and afterwards!
A Drop-in appointment is a brief 20-minute meeting with a Peer Career Coach to get basic tips on how to create a resume and cover letter, as well as answers to general inquiries about job search, online resources, and our website Experience Centennial.
An Employment Advising appointment is a 30-minute or 1-hour meeting with an Employment Advisor to get one-on-one assistance with job search and career planning. Our Employment Advisors can provide support with: Job Search Strategies, Resume/Cover Letter Review, Interview Preparation and Practice, Networking & LinkedIn Profile Tips, On The Job Success, and much more!
Yes, before your employment advising appointment we recommend that you prepare a list of any employment related questions that you would like to ask the Employment Advisor and provide us with any documents that you would like to have reviewed such as:
- Resume/Cover Letter
- LinkedIn Profile URL
- Job Description/Posting (If Available)
- Types of jobs you are interested in
In a Resume/Cover Letter Review appointment, you will receive tips and feedback on how to create a customized Resume and Cover Letter which is aimed to get past the ATS (Applicant Tracking System) and catch the employer’s attention. Employment Advisors can assist you with the following:
- Formatting according to Applicant Tracking System (ATS) standards.
- Understanding ATS and selecting keywords.
- Reviewing content for spelling and grammatical errors.
- Ensure resume length is appropriate.
- Enhancing the style and design of your resume/cover letter.
Please Note: Employment Advisors are unable to create your resume/cover letter for you. Our goal is to provide you with the right tools, resources, and support that you need to become confident in enhancing your professional skills.
During a General Job Search appointment, you will get information and tips on effective job search methods such as:
- Exploring Job Boards
- Understanding the Canadian Labor Market & Employment Trends
- How to review Job Postings
- Identify full-time, part-time, on-campus job opportunities, volunteering, and internships
- Learn how to pass the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Employment Advisors cannot guarantee or secure jobs for students or graduates; it is your responsibility to prepare for job search and apply to opportunities. The Career Services team is here to support students and graduates improve and enhance their professional skills towards achieving career success.
For all additional job search resources, check out Experience Centennial – Online Job and Resource Portal:
- Jobs: part-time, on-campus, summer/seasonal, volunteer, and full-time opportunities with job alerts options.
- Personalized Appointment Bookings
- Resume and Cover Letter Templates
- Online Career Tools: Ten Thousand Coffees Centennial Networking Hub, BigInterview, TypeFocus, and Career Cruising.
- Career Resources: Tip sheets, recorded webinars, job search guide & links.
- Events Calendar: Job fairs, employment info sessions, and career workshops.