Career counselling and advising
Are you confused about your career path, or struggling to find work in your field? Meet with a career counsellor or career advisor to get one-on-one help.
What’s the difference between career counselling and career advising?
A career counsellor helps you make choices about your academic and career path based on your strengths and interests. They can help you find out what you can do with your degree, whether that means entering the job market or continuing your studies.
A career advisor helps you with your job search. They can give you tips and resources to help you land the job you want.
Career counselling
Not sure what you can do with your degree, or if you’re even in the right program? Meet with a career counsellor to:
- Find out what you can do with your major
- Choose the right degree for you
- Plan for further education
- Explore your strengths, interests, and passions to guide you to the right career path
- Find out how your interests can influence your future career
Career advising
Are you looking for a career-related job or part-time work? Meet with a career advisor to:
- Find jobs in your field
- Find career-related experience
- Find a part-time or summer job
- Improve your résumé and cover letter
- Ace your next interview
- Review your LinkedIn profile
- Learn networking strategies
Appointments and drop-ins
Access to services varies according to your student status (currently attending courses or not) and your place of residence. Before booking an appointment, check which services you have access to.
Call 514-848-2424 ext. 7345 / 3921 to book an appointment.
Career advising
SGW Campus: Monday to Friday
Loyola Campus: Tuesday and Friday
Career counselling
SGW Campus: Monday to Friday
Loyola Campus: Thursday
A few notes:
- you must book your own appointment; parents, friends, etc., cannot book on your behalf
- during peak periods, there may be longer wait times due to the high volume of requests
- you can cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment by calling 514-848-2424, ext. 3921.
If you expect to be late for your appointment, please email the person who sent you the Zoom invitation. Keep in mind, if you are more than 20 minutes late, we may give your appointment to another student.
Drop-ins
Ask a CAPS career advisor
Online, every weekday from 2 to 3 p.m.
From June 9 to August 11, sessions will be held Monday - Thursday as the offices will be closed for summer Fridays.
There will be no session on June 7.
Have a quick question about job search and interview strategies? Want your resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed? Drop by for a 15-minute consult!
Current Concordia student taking courses
Residing in Quebec
- Career Counselling appointments
- Career Advising appointments
- CAPS workshops & events
Residing outside Quebec
- Career Advising appointments
- CAPS workshops & events
Residing outside Canada
- Career Advising appointments
- CAPS workshops & events
Student enrolled in program but not taking courses this semester
Residing in Quebec, outside Quebec or outside Canada
Concordia alumni
In light of the current pandemic, services for alumni are currently being reviewed. Please check back regularly for updates.
Alternative support for students currently residing outside of Quebec
Under the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) guidelines, appointments are only available to students residing in Quebec.
Career self-assessment
These self-assessment tools can help you clarify your career direction and help you make better career-related decisions. They can be used together or individually depending on your needs.
- Skills inventory: identify your skills and abilities to help you choose your ideal career path. Select the skills you think you have and identify those you would like to develop.
- Value assessment: determine the values most important to you to help you choose a career path in line with your core values.
- Goal-Setting use this decision-making technique to help you identify the career option(s) that best suits you. Fill out one form per career option or use this document to help you determine potential career paths.
New Students
- New students: Attend online group check-ins led by our first-year support counsellor and join the New Concordians: 2020-2021 Facebook group to connect with other new students and mentors.
- Have general questions about your academic journey? Not sure where to start? Book a video call with student mentor or request a staff navigator.
Learning help
- One-on-one appointments and workshops with learning specialists are available through Learning Services
Mental Health (or Personal Counselling)
Under the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec (OPQ) guidelines, appointments are only available to students residing in Quebec.
- Personal counselling is available for students residing in Quebec through Counselling and Psychological Services. Students residing outside Quebec and outside Canada can seek support through Wellness Together Canada, a 24/7 tele-counselling line.
- EmpowerMe: Connect by phone or online with counsellors and life-coaches, available 24/7. 1-833-628-5589 in Canada and the U.S. Find international numbers.
