VIU Career Studio

We are so lucky to be able to call ANA CAROLINA SEABRA a VIU Career Studio Peer. One of our foundational hiring criteria in building our team is finding people who: * can meet the task-specific aspects of the position and have strong potential for further growth in these areas * have strong self awareness * genuinely care about supporting people * have strong intercultural and inclusion lived and/or learned experience, and * are self-motivated to launch themselves on the steep learning curve of further developing their interpersonal and career-readiness skills to serve our entire VIU community. Get to know a little bit more of Carol, one of our exceptional Career Peers. We look forward to introducing you to the rest of our team in the upcoming months!

Happy Career Development Month! The Career Studio Vancouver Island University has had an incredible start to the Fall Semester, fostering meaningful career development opportunities and building strong employer partnerships. Here’s a look at the impact we’ve made this term (September 1- November 15): September Career Fair: 74 employers connected with 484 students. Labour Market Roundtables & Panels: 19 employers engaged with 108 students across four program areas. Employer Recruitment & Info Sessions: 5 sessions with 115 student attendees. Workshops: 675 students joined sessions on resumes, networking, and career exploration. One-on-One Support: 184 personalized career appointments held. RockVIU & Information Sessions: 400+ students engaged through campus adventures and service introductions. As we celebrate National Career Development Month, we reflect on the impactful conversations and moments shared with students in their career journeys. Did you know? We support online and in-person students—even up to one year after graduation! Our online resume and cover letter modules are available to all employees and students. They can be found in the Discover Tab on VIU Learn. Want to learn more about partnering with us? Come to the Career Studio Open House today to explore how we can support #CareerSuccess #EmployerEngagement #StudentSupport #VIUCareerStudio

Learn how to create a compelling cover letter that showcases your unique skills and sets you apart from the competition. In this interactive workshop, we’ll guide you through tailoring your cover letter to specific roles, highlighting your accomplishments with STAR stories, and effectively connecting your experience to what employers are seeking. Walk away with actionable tips to make your cover letter a powerful tool for landing interviews!

Join us from 12-1pm in the Studio on this crisp, chilly day as we explore the most effective resume structures for every stage of your career: whether you’re a new graduate, a seasoned professional, or navigating a career transition. Learn how to strategically target your resume and harness the power of STAR stories to make your achievements shine.

Are you a student with an interest in Social Studies, Social Justice, Law, History, or similar topics? Come join us and learn about Out On Patrol!   Out On Patrol is a non-profit peer support organization for 2SLGBTQ+ members of law enforcement, focused on community engagement, charitable work, and education.    More information about this program: https://lnkd.in/gVaWX58U

Are you looking for a calm, grounded and intimate space to learn about resume & cover letter writing? Join the Career Studio at Shq'apthut (A Gathering Place) for sandwiches & an opportunity to get your resume & cover letter writing questions answered.

The Career Studio will be heading into VIU Residence Halls this Thursday on a special request for a Resume & Cover Letter Writing workshop. Come down to the VIU Residence Boardroom located in Cedar Centre from 6:30-8pm, and be prepared to have your eyes opened to the latest in best practice for resume & cover letter writing.

What a great start to our Soup Series! Thank you to the Career Studio team for facilitating insightful workshops on Career Exploration and Job Search Strategies. A key insight from today was the power of being intentional in everything you do: targeting is not just for resumes & cover letters, but also the specific strategies you use to reach out to employers, and how being aware of the cultural differences of changes in industry, province or country, impacts job search preferences and success. Join us tomorrow at 12pm in the Studio for our popular Networking workshop, where we take the strategy of targeting into how we nurture, expand and leverage our network from a relational standpoint.

Job search got you stuck? Drop by the Career Studio at 12 PM for expert tips and tricks from leveraging social media to knowing your rights as an applicant.

In honour of Career Month, the Career Studio is hosting a series of events to help students boost their career skills, starting today! Come join us.   Soup Series Join us from Nov 18-22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm daily in the Studio (B255, R204) for our Soup Series, each day featuring a different career skill topic, plus soup and buns! Spots are limited, so please encourage early registration: Mon, Nov 18: Career Exploration Tue, Nov 19: Job Search Strategies Wed, Nov 20: Networking Thu, Nov 21: Resume Writing Fri, Nov 22: Cover Letter Writing From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career Journey: Building Your On-Ramp to Success Cynthia Tang, Career Strategist with the VIU Career Studio, is hosting a tailored workshop for SLC, drawing on her expertise in counselling, diversity, career development, and organizational design. Cynthia’s experiential learning approach means you’ll dive into activities, challenges, and meaningful conversations about achieving your career goals. Whether you’re new to the country navigating cultural norms, a new grad showcasing your skills, or transitioning careers and aiming to stay competitive, this is a supportive, engaging space to connect, learn, and grow together.