Student Success Centre
University of Calgary
Undergraduate Students
The Student Success Centre offers a variety of Career Development services to help undergraduate students choose majors, explore careers, and conduct a successful work search. We are here to support all facets of your career development from discovering your interests and passions through to acceptance of job offers.
Choosing a Major
Choosing a Major can be one of the most exciting and difficult decisions you make while in University. With so many options, how do you decide? The following steps will help make the process easier for you.
Step 1: Know Yourself
Step 2: Explore Majors and Programs
Step 3: Discover Career Interests
Step 4: Make Decisions & Take Action
Career Options for your Degree
Have you ever been asked "What are you going to do with that degree?" How do you answer? How would you like to answer? One of the primary questions asked of the Career Development Specialists at the Student Success Centre is, "What can I do with my degree?" The question isn't what you can do with your degree but, "What do WANT to do with your degree?"
Proactive Career Planning
Finding a career that is right for you is one of the many decisions you will make towards achieving the life you want to lead. We will guide you through the career planning process to lead you to career success.
Step 1: Awareness Discovering your Career "Self"
Step 2: Exploration Researching your Career Options
Step 3: Decisions Establishing your Career Goals
Step 4: Engagement Building your Career Capacity
Step 5: Action Putting your Career Search in Motion
Considering Graduate School
Are you considering graduate school? Attend one of our workshops or meet with a Practicum student to learn about the basics of, and access support with, the grad application process.
Career Development Specialists
Career Specialists provide personalized assistance to help you achieve your career goals.
Workshops
Coming in Fall 2011