Science Career Centre: Advising & Resources
The Science Career Centre wants to help you
Whether you are just beginning to explore career options or are actively applying for positions, we are here to support you at every stage of your journey.
The Science Career Centre provides resources, tools, tips, and strategies to help you navigate an effective job search with confidence.
Our services are available to all science students - from your first semester to your final year.
We can support you with:
- Resume Development
- Cover Letter Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Effective Job Search Strategies
- How to Connect with Potential References
- Networking Tips and Techniques
- LinkedIn Profile Development
- Professional Communication Skills
Support from the Science Careers Team
The Science Careers Team is dedicated to helping you succeed throughout your career journey. We offer:
- 1:1 Advising Appointments- Available through drop-in hours for all Science students, and through appointments for Co-op students.
- Advising held at SB 149.
- For drop-in hours please visit Elevate >
Science Career Centre.
- Workshops- To sign up for workshops head to Elevate → Faculty of Science → Science Events Calendar. The Science Events calendar will display all of the upcoming workshops/events.
Career Exploration
Your career won’t always follow a straight line - and that’s okay! Job titles don’t tell the whole story. Think of this list as just a starting point on your journey.
Scroll through this tab to learn more about taking the next steps for your career.
Assess Your Interests & Strengths
- Make a list of what you enjoy doing, anything from hobbies, sports or school
- Consider what you don’t enjoy helping narrow down your options.
- What are you good at? What areas do you excel in and what makes you feel proud and excited?
- What matters most to you in a career? Job stability, creativity, helping others, financial growth, work-life balance?
- Where and how do you want to work? When evaluating a job or industry, consider how well it aligns with your personal priorities, values, and lifestyle preferences to ensure it truly suits you.
- Know yourself. The first step in planning your career is to know what you value, your interests and the things you’re good at. It's time to get to know yourself. Take one or more of the quizzes with Alberta ALIS to help plan your career path.
- Suggested Quizzes in ALIS: Interests Exercise, Abilities Exercise, Core Skills Exercise, Work Values Quiz
- Search for jobs that interest you – Check out this site where careers are sorted into interested.
- Connect with professionals working in careers that interest you, using LinkedIn or your personal network, and learn about the key skills needed for that career option
- Informational Interviews help you learn about professionals and their experiences, challenges, and advice. This can give you real-world insights that go beyond online research. Learn about the informational interview with Alberta ALIS.
- Make a list of the top 5-10 industry or career relevant skills you’ve discovered in your research
- Identify your skills that align with the skills and experiences needed in your preferred industry or career
- What are you missing? Consider and explore any additional training, education, or experience might help you reach your goal
Career Sheets
Check out the Science Career Centre’s Career Sheets!
Each career sheet highlights transferable skills, ways to build experience during your studies, potential industries and job titles, and resources to support your career exploration and planning.
Find our sheets that align with each Undergraduate Science Program.
Contact Us
Office Location and Email
Undergraduate Science Centre
Science B149
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Email us at science.careers@ucalgary.ca
Drop-In Service Hours
Check Elevate for current service hours.
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