Individual Career Support

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The Career Centre offers virtual and in-person 1:1 appointments for Career Counselling and Job Search Advising. Not sure which one you need? Learn more and book your appointment below!

 

For drop-in peer advising Check our hours and locations!

Number of Appointments

  Number of Appointments To ensure that Career Centre services are available to all students who need them, students may book appointments as follows:

  • up to six Job Search and Employment advising appointments with a Career Educator per semester (Resumé/Cover Letter Feedback Session, Interview Practice Session, Job Search and Employment Advising Appointments, LinkedIn Advising with maximum of two appointments per week).
  • up to six Career Counselling appointments with a Career Counsellor per semester

Career Counselling

Are you having difficulty deciding on a career path? Or, are you unsure how your degree may relate to your future career? Meet with one of our Career Counsellor to discuss your career concerns!

Your first Career Counselling appointment is a 20-minute session to meet confidentially with a trained career counsellor to discuss your career questions, such as:

  • Exploring what you can do with your degree
  • Learning how York’s Career Decision Making Model can help you understand the career decision-making process
  • Thinking about changing your major or declaring a major

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Have you previously met with a Career Counsellor and would like to further discuss your career questions and career goals? You can book a 50-minute session(s) on Experience York to continue your conversation on topics, such as:

  • Exploring your career interests and developing an action plan aligned with who you are
  • Receiving referrals and building supports across the York campus to help you succeed
  • Discussing further education opportunities and next steps

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Are you a masters or PhD student experiencing challenges with navigating your career path? To discuss your career transition concerns, you can meet confidentially with our in-house career counsellor to receive support with exploring careers both inside and outside academia.

Masters and PhD students can schedule a session(s) for help with:

  • Developing a holistic approach to your career wellness planning with York’s Career Decision Making Model
  • Exploring career transitions outside of academia
  • Accessing resources and referrals

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Please note: Resumés and cover letters cannot be reviewed during career counselling appointments. If you would like assistance with this, please book Resumé Feedback or Cover Letter Feedback appointments. After you attend the Resumé Writing webinar, you become eligible to book one-on-one Resumé Feedback Appointments with Career Educators. No prerequisite is required to book Cover Letter Feedback appointments.

Job Search & Employment Support

Do you need support with your job search, either your career after graduation, a part-time or summer job while you’re at York? Are you unsure how to develop your strategy? Do you need feedback on your resumé or interview practice?

The Career Centre offers specialized appointments to support you in your job search!

Meet with a Career Educator for a 30-minute appointment to discuss job search resources and strategies, get ideas about how to expand your network, find out how to enhance your LinkedIn profile, or get tips for an upcoming interview. Some discussion topics include:

  • Discovering resources for finding jobs
  • Learning about effective job search strategies
  • Gaining ideas on how to expand your network
  • Receiving feedback on your LinkedIn profile
  • Getting tips to help with an upcoming interview
  • Getting support with determining your next steps
  • Answering specific questions regarding your Resumé or Cover Letter (due to time limitations, it is not possible to provide a complete Resumé or Cover Letter feedback session. If you would like more assistance with your Resumé or Cover Letter, please attend the Resumé & Cover Letter Writing workshop.)

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Once you have completed the Resumé & Cover Letter Writing workshop, you are eligible to book a 30-minute, one-on-one Resumé Feedback Appointment with a Career Educator.

In this session, together we will review your resumé content and provide feedback to further enhance, strategize and target your application for increased visibility and help gaining a competitive edge.

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Meet with a Career Educator for support with writing a targeted cover letter.

In this session, we will assist you with writing a unique, professional and accomplishment-based document to persuade your audience and hold employer's attention. No prerequisite is required.

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Polish your interview skills and increase your confidence in this 30-minute session of practice and feedback.

In this 1:1 session you can:

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Looking to make a great impression in the professional world? Our 30-minute LinkedIn advising sessions are tailored to help you optimize your profile, enhance your networking strategies, cultivate your personal brand, gain access to invaluable insights, and discover exciting career opportunities and much more.

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!! Please note: Our attendance policy ensures all York students have access to job search advising supports as needed.

 1:1 appointments can be booked up to three weeks in advance, they are released on Experience York (the Career Centre online job posting and registration system). Appointments may also become available throughout the week due to cancellations.

Are you 2 years post grad? If so, check out our Alumni Career Coaching Services. All alumni are eligible to meet with York’s Alumni career coach for up to two hours of confidential individual career coaching services. 

Alumni can select the type of 1:1 career coaching appointment based on their needs. 

 

Contact Us

Virtual, 202 McLaughlin College

The Career Centre offers a hybrid service model for career advising and counselling services.  You are welcome to schedule virtual or in-person appointments. 

Career Lounge Hours:

Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (In-person and Virtual)

Monday Evening Hours: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Virtual Only)

Summer Fridays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (operating virtually from May to August)