- Plan your career
- Discover who I am
- Learn about your personality, interests, values, skills, and abilities; start to define your career goals; and begin to shortlist your options
- Explore my options
- Learn how to conduct occupational research, options for studying and working, and trends in the world of work
- Choose my direction
- Learn how to evaluate your options, make a decision, and take action
- Achieve my goals
- Learn how to define and reach your goals through goal setting exercises, work and volunteer opportunities, extracurricular involvement, networking, and professional development activities.
- Join the workforce
- Learn how to write a resume, develop your interview skills, network like a pro, and find the hidden (and not-so-hidden) job market
- Continue to develop
- Learn about re-careering, relocating, leaving a job, losing a job, and professional development
- Home page
- Go to the Plan My Career home page
Get advice
QuickTalks
Drop-in to the SECC to meet with one of our friendly staff in an informal group setting to discuss your job search documents. QuickTalks are one hour drop‑in sessions held at various times throughout the week and are first come, first served; you are welcome to drop in and leave at any time. Given this group setting, you may be surprised by what you can learn from others in the room!
You can expect that a QuickTalk facilitator will do their best to answer any questions that you might have and to make suggestions to help you stand out during your job search! However, to make the most of your time in a QuickTalk, prior to dropping in for a session, have a look at our online resume and cover letter guides and try your hand at creating your documents.
QuickTalk sessions are offered at the SECC regularly throughout the week at the following times:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 8 - 9 a.m., 1-2 p.m. |
| Tuesdays | 9:30 -10:30 a.m., 12:30 -1:30 p.m. |
| Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. |
| Thursdays | 8 - 9 a.m., 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | 10 - 11 a.m |
Career Counselling
Contact the SECC to make an appointment for free 45-minute session with one of the SECC's career counsellors. Appointments are available during the following times:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Mondays | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Tuesdays | 8:30 - 11 a.m. |
| Wednesdays | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
| Thursdays | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
| Fridays | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Career counselling allows current U of S students and alumni to meet one-on-one with a professional career counsellor to explore issues affecting their career development. It is great service for a person having difficulty making a career decision, feeling overwhelmed and confused with their options, or struggling to maintain focus or achieve success with their career goals.
*** Please note that appointments can only be booked by the student or alumnus seeking assistance ***
