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Helping you get ahead of your career
Take advantage of the many options at SFU which can lead to a successful career.
Check out these key tools to help you get a head start on your career.
Level up your career development superpowers!
Connect with people who are doing what you're curious about!
Career Mindset
EARLY ON
Explore things you can do BEYOND your course requirements! You don’t need all the answers now, but it’s a good idea to start engaging.
MID-WAY
Your degree develop numerous transferrable skills that open up opportunities in different sectors. You’re also developing skills outside of your classes too.
NEARLY DONE
They all add up! Your experience within and beyond your classes are developing you professionally and personally. The knowledge, skills, and experience are all connected!
Take Action
EARLY ON
Pay attention to what interests you and find out how you can learn more about it.
MID-WAY
Research options you’re curious about like events on campus, workshops, and online tools.
NEARLY DONE
Based on your experiences, what have you learned about yourself and your future possibilities?
Stuff you can try
EARLY ON
- Join a club or student union
- Volunteer
- Part-time employment
- Passport to Leadership
CAREER SUPPORTS
EARLY ON
- Search myInvolvement for volunteer and leadership roles at SFU
- Explore SFU InterviewPrep
- Co-op Info Sessions
- Sign up for the CVS Newsletter
MID-WAY
- Explore “What Can I Do with a Degree In?”
- Search myExperience for employment opportunities
- Join the Future: Ready workshop series
- Attend Co-op Info Sessions
- Check out the Career Fair
NEARLY DONE
- Use LinkedIn Learning to master the platform
- Join Future: Ready workshop series
- Job Search workshops
- Job Search workshops for recent grads
- Attend Career Fair to identify sectors and organizations
- Alumni Career Nights
Your FASS degree leads you to numerous opportunities! Learn practical ideas and resources to explore your career options and launch yourself into your desired future.
Explore potential next steps for your future and hone your ability to job search effectively. Gain ideas, some tools and actionable steps to help plan your future after SFU!
WORKSHOP COMPLETE
View Jan 26 workshop recording
Upcoming Summer 2023 dates tba
Tips to help you effectively present your education, experiences, and strengths for maximum impact on your resume and position your LinkedIn profile to show up on recruiters' searches.
UPCOMING DATES
View Feb 7 workshop recording
Deveop the skills and confidence to answer challenging interview questions and connect authentically with employers. Gain clarity from recruiters on industry insights and career possibilities.
UPCOMING DATES
View Feb 13 workshop recording
Scheduled for Fall and Spring semesters, the virtual platform connects job seekers to organizations for full-time, part-time, volunteer, and educational opportunities. Not sure if you’re ready? Attend prep sessions on career topics such as virtual networking, resume, and wellness in job search. Expore the fair!
Departmental Career Events
FASS departments organize alumni career panel discussion and similar career events. Be inspired by alumni who were studying the same major as you and now working in many diverse careers. Look out for event announcements from departments’ websites and newsletters. Find your department!
Consider Co-op
The skills and abilities that Arts and Social Sciences students are known for – from critical thinking and communications, to research and analysis - are highly-regarded by employers in all sectors. In Co-op, you’ll explore career options, earning a competitive income and building your resume before you graduate. Learn more!
NEED MORE HELP? ASK ME!
HEY! I'M ALBERT!
I'm the Career Education Manager for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in SFU’s Career and Volunteer Services (CVS).
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