Appointments and drop-ins

Student meeting with an advisor

We offer both virtual and in-person appointments to help you explore your possibilities.

We cover a variety of topics like résumé and cover letter support or conversations around further education. You can book all career advising appointments and same-day drop-in times through ݮƵWorks.

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Types of appointments

We offer a variety of appointments available for all undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and  alumni.

SAME-DAY DROP-INS

Available for undergraduate, master’s, regular and co-op students. See more information for how to book an appointmentas an alumni.

  • 20-minute virtual conversations.
  • Online registration for all drop-ins begins at 8 a.m. ET Monday toFriday.

Drop-in support

  • Résumé, cover letter, interview: For support with building your application or interview preparation.
  • Work search drop-ins: Find answers to quick questions about the work search process or begin exploring work search strategies.
  • Further education: Support for navigating quick questions about the professional and grad school application process and decision making.

Service update

NOTE: As of April 4, 2025 the same-day, drop-in program will be on pause until Fall 2025 due to budget constraints. Career advisors continue to facilitate daily employment and further education related appointments.

CAREER ADVISING APPOINTMENTS

Available for all undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows andalumni.

  • Meet virtually or in person with a career advisor for a confidential discussion about your career strategy, job search tactics, or grad/professional school prep.

Career advising support

  • Searching for a job? Book a résumé, cover letter, mock interviewor work search (inside or outside Canada) appointment. Consider registering for theManaging online presenceworkshop to learn more about how your online presence affects your work search.
  • Interested in career planning?Book a career planning appointment to better understand yourself, explore job/career possibilities and/or navigate career-related decision making.
  • In graduate school? Book arésumé, cover letter, mock interview, curriculum vitae/CV(for academic and/or research and development positions)or work search (inside or outside of Canada) appointment.
  • Interested in further education? Book an appointment if you'd like support exploring, applying to, or interviewing for your further education.
  • Ask me anything. Do you have career or employment-related questions, but don't see an appointment type that fits your needs? Book an AMA with a career advisor. They can support you in finding answers and/or point you in the right direction for further support. (Note: if you have questions about navigating co-op, please contact your co-op advisor)

How to book an appointment or drop-in

  1. using your WATIAM credentials

  2. Select Appointmentsfrom the navigation menu
  3. Select the type of appointment module you would like to book:
    1. Same-day, virtual drop-ins (for ALL students)
    2. Further education
    3. Undergraduate student career advising
    4. Master's and PhD student career advising
    5. Postdoctoral fellows career advising
    6. Alumni

Note: Some individuals may have more than one active ݮƵWorks (WW) account. For example, if you are an alum and an active student you will have two accounts. If you are an active student, use your student account (student ID) to log in to WW to book student appointments. To book alumni appointments, use your alumni account (student id - ALUM).

Using AI in your job search

Let’s talk generative AI! Career advisors are available to discuss how you can responsibly use Generative AI (Gen AI) technologies like (available through your UݮƵ account) to boost your job search and career development efforts.

When used effectively, Gen AI can help to brainstorm, draft, and revise application documents and to prepare you for interviews, networking events, and more. Career advisors can provide you with helpful prompts to get you started or review application documents you drafted with the help of Gen AI.

If not tailored properly, AI-generated content is easy for employers to identify. Gen AI tools can produce highly generic application documents, misrepresent your experience and/or leave you unprepared to talk about your experience during interviews.We’re here to support you in avoiding these common issues!

Looking for general guidance on how to use these tools? Check out the university’sguidelines on artificial intelligence use.

Attending an appointment

After booking your appointment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Bring any digital or hard copies of documents you'd like reviewed as well as other relevant materials (i.e., job descriptions, résumé and cover letter, etc.).

In-person appointments in the Tatham Centre:

  • When you arrive, please check in at the front desk
  • We suggest bringing a laptop or other device with you to facilitate digital sharing of your résumé, cover letter or CV as needed
  • To reduce the spread of illness, complimentary hand sanitizer is available throughout the building. If interested, complimentary masks are available at the front desk

ݮƵWorks webcam:

  • We recommend using a PC or laptop for best experience, as well as Chrome, Firefox or Safari as the browsers
  • Click on Dashboard from the left navigation bar
  • Click on “view” to see “Today’s webcam appointments and/or interviews”
  • Select “Join”. You can join the appointment up to ten minutes prior to the start
  • Advisors will join the call when available
Screenshot of Today's Webcam Appointments view in ݮƵWorks

Zoom:

  • The career advisor will send the link prior to the appointment. Check your UݮƵ email
  • The advisor will reach out by phone if there are connection issues
  • Bookable private spaces are available in Tatham Centre to facilitate virtual appointments. Connect with the Client Support team via to book

Phone appointments:

  • Please be ready for the call 10 minutes before your appointment starts in case the advisor needs to reach you
  • If you are unable to connect, please contact the Client Support team via

Bookable private spaces:

  • Private spaces are available in Tatham Centre for virtual appointments
  • To book, please contact the Client Support team or call 519-888-4047

Connecting from China:

If you are living and studying in China, you may experience a slow connection, increased latency and inconsistent access to CCD services.

To improve your experience, visit:

Cancellingan appointment

You can cancel your appointment up to 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Cancel through any of the following methods:

  • Using the available ‘Cancel’ button under the ‘Appointments’ tab on

  • Calling us at 519-888-4047 between 8:30am and 4:30pm

  • Visiting us in person at the William M. Tatham Centre (TC)

We keep it confidential

Before booking an appointment, please read our confidentiality statement. By booking an appointment, you are agreeing to the terms of our appointment confidentiality policy.

Alumni

Congratulations! As a ݮƵ Alum, our alumni career advisoris available in person and online for appointments. You'll receive the first three appointments free of charge. Each appointment is one hour in length.

Additional appointments will cost $40 per hour.