Career workshops

We run a ton of workshops to support your work search and career development. You can sign up for a workshop through the career portal.

Select "Event and Workshops" to register through the calendar.

March: Career Doctor Pop-up

How is your career health feeling? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

Stop by the Career Doctor for a checkup on your career goals and how to get there. Our career educator team will be on hand to give you on-the-spot support.

When & where:

Where: The Cove (near the Ring Road entrance)
When: Dates to be confirmed.

Mar 12: Interviews 101

This workshop is for international students who want to practice their interview skills.

Practice your networking skills in a fun and friendly environment. The more you practice, the easier it becomes. If you want to talk with employers but you’re nervous about networking or asking questions, we can help.

When & where:

March 12 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom
Check back for registration details.

March 19: Canadian Interview Skills Workshop

This workshop is for international students who want to practice their interview skills.

Are you an international student or alumni preparing to enter the Canadian job market? Feeling unsure about what employers expect in interviews? Stand out from the competition by learning the secrets to a successful job interview in Canada! Join our interactive online workshop and gain the confidence to make a lasting impression on employers.

Who should attend: UVic international students and alumni seeking employment in Canada. Bonus! Students who attend the workshop will have the opportunity to book a 1:1 mock interview with a UVic career educator. Get personalized feedback and practice your skills before your real job interview!

When & where:

March 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Zoom
Register for the workshop

April 2025: Prepare for a Career Fair

We're holding 4 weeks of workshops to help you prepare to make an amazing impression at the West Coast Virtual Fair.

Résumé Lab

Transform your resume into a powerful tool that gets noticed! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to effectively showcase your skills, experience, and achievements to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing resume, join us to learn more!

In-person: Tuesday, Apr 1 from 12 to 1 p.m. Register for the April 1 event.
On Zoom: Wednesday, April 2 from 12 - 1 p.m. Register for the April 2 event.

How to Talk About Yourself

Unlock the art of self-promotion with this workshop designed to boost your confidence and sharpen your skills crafting the perfect elevator pitch and acing interviews. Whether you're breaking into a new industry or levelling up in your career, this session will empower you to make a lasting impression and tell your story like a pro.

In-person: Tuesday, Apr 8 from 12 to 1 p.m. Register for the April 8 event.
On Zoom: Wednesday, April 9 from 12 - 1 p.m. Register for the April 9 event.

Prepare for a Career Fair

Learn how to confidently connect with employers, ask the right questions, and navigate the registration process for the West Coast Virtual Fair and make the most of this career-boosting event.

On Zoom: Wednesday, April 16 from 12 - 1 p.m. Register for the April 16 event.

How to Talk to Employers

We know that talking to employers can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. In this workshop, you'll learn how to start conversations, what questions to ask and more.

In-person: Tuesday, Apr 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. Register for the April 22 event.
On Zoom: Wednesday, April 23 from 12 - 1 p.m. Register for the April 23 event.

Skill development workshops

UVic's Digital Scholarship Commons offers a range of workshops to help you develop skills, from using Excel and coding to project management and more.

How to find inclusive employers: a panel

Do you identify as having a disability? Wondering how to find employers who value, support and recruit for specific lived experiences?

As part of Disability Employment Awareness Month, UVic's accessibility and inclusion coordinator will lead an online panel that features employers and employees from Destination Canada, BCAA and the City of Victoria.

They'll share details about their inclusive and accessible programming and the ways that they intentionally support the authentic community they serve.

Employees with lived experience will be present to provide an overview of what they expect from inclusive employers and how/if their current employer respond to their expertise and workplace needs.

Date and time

October 17 from 3 - 4 p.m. (ONLINE)

MITACS Training

We work closely with MITACS, which offers professional skills training for graduate students.

Learn more about training opportunities.

Accessibility

Explore accessibility and EDI resources on our website.

We aim to create a welcoming environment for all attendees and use principles of universal design to minimize the need for accommodations. You can contact us in advance if you have accessibility inquiries.

Request a workshop

We can arrange customized workshops for groups of 10 or more. Whether it's for a class, course union, club or other group, let us know how we can help.

Example topics include:

résumés and cover letters
career exploration
building your competencies
interview skills
presentation skills
pros and cons of self-identification
approaches to requesting accommodations
allyship in the workplace