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Wednesdays* | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | ETLC, E2-040
Need to focus on your career exploration and prepartion? Want to fine-tune your resume or level-up your LinkedIn profile? Looking for ideas on where to apply?
Career Studio is a welcoming space for U of A engineering students like you! Whether you're exploring options, actively applying or unsure where to start -- you’ll find a supportive, low-pressure environment that enables you to take the next steps in your career journey with confidence.
*Watch Engg Career News for pop-up dates during the Spring/Summer term.
📅 Upcoming Agendas*
📅 Upcoming Agendas*
Offered weekly* during the fall and winter terms. Watch for Career Studio pop-ups in the spring/summer.
*Excluding Reading Weeks and Winter Closure.
What You’ll Find
What You’ll Find
Drop-in Job Search
Drop-in Job Search
Work on your career materials and job search using tools and best practices from the Resource Vault. Get unstuck, build confidence, and connect with peers in a focused, supportive space.
What you can do during Drop-in Job Search:
Work on your career goals alongside like-minded individuals.
Get quick answers to the questions slowing you down.
Find direction and next steps via My Career Passport or our suggested weekly activity.
Purpose: To turn your job search "to-do" list into "done".
Employer in Residence
Employer in Residence
Connect directly with professionals through 1:1 or small-group conversations. Learn about the featured company’s work, culture, recruitment practices, and what they look for when hiring engineers.
Who you talk to: Engineers and HR professionals
How you engage: 1:1 or small-group conversations
Purpose: Understand engineering careers and hiring expectations
Ask Us Anything Career Panels
Ask Us Anything Career Panels
Stop guessing. Start asking. These one-hour panel sessions give you the chance to ask real questions and hear honest answers from invited guests. Explore career paths, understand expectations, and learn how to apply your skills across different roles and industries.
Who you talk to: Employers, alumni, and/or faculty
How you engage: Structured Q&A
Purpose: Clarity and perspective
Open Networking
Open Networking
A low-pressure opportunity to apply our Network Effectively tips, or advice learned during a panel or Employer in Residence session.
Meet new people or continue conversations, and build confidence through informal networking with peers and, on select dates, visiting employers, alumni, or faculty.
Purpose: Make meaningful connections.
LinkedIn Headshots
LinkedIn Headshots
Book a time to have a professional headshot taken. Offered several times a term.
Take Your First (or Next) Career Step
Take Your First (or Next) Career Step
My Career Passport is designed to help you navigate your engineering career path.
It provides a structured approach, with concrete actions including workshops, events, advising, and experiential learning, to help you move confidently through exploration, preparation, and pursuit of your next position.
Use it to log activities, reflect on your progress, and stay motivated as you strengthen your skills and make professional connections.
Career Passport.pptx (1).pdfMy Career Passport
Reminder:
Career Studio is a drop-in support space where quick questions are answered. For personalized one-on-one guidance, please:
Book an appointment with the U of A Career Centre (SUB, 2-100), or
If you are a current Co-op student, meet with a Co-op Program Advisor in the Co-op Office (DICE, 2-300 | Virtual).
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