As a Laurier alumnus/a, you have lifelong access to Laurier Career Centre services. Whether you are a recent graduate navigating life after Laurier or are more experienced and looking for your next opportunity or exploring a career pivot, a full suite of professional services are available to you free of charge.
Log in to Navigator to access the Career Centre’s online portal for appointments, events, resources, jobs and more.
Your unique career needs can be addressed with the professional support of a career consultant. Book an individual appointment to work with a consultant on your job search, career planning, employment preparation (including resumés, cover letters, and interviews) or further education applications. Appointments are available in-person, online, or by email during daytime and some evening hours.
Each year, employers seeking qualified candidates advertise more than 2500 immediate job openings with Laurier’s Career Development Centre. Employers are looking for recent and more experienced alumni to fill a variety of positions in various industries. Browse job postings in Navigator or register for the Alumni Employment Service to receive relevant job postings delivered to your inbox.
Events & Workshops
Career Centre events include employer sessions, job fairs, industry networking sessions and employment preparation workshops. Attend events and workshops to make connections with employers, brush up on your interview skills or explore job opportunities and career paths. Visit Navigator to view the upcoming schedule and mark your calendar for the annual Job Fairs (September/October and February).
Hire a Laurier Student or Fellow Alumnus/a
Are you in a hiring position? Recruiting Laurier students and alumni is a wonderful way to access great talent and stay connected with Laurier. The Experiential Learning and Career Development team can assist you in hiring for full-time, summer, part-time or co-op roles. For more information, check out Laurier’s Employer Services and Resources.
ALUMNI EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
The Alumni Employment Service (AES) is a job posting and job notification service offered by the Career Centre to meet the customized job search needs of Laurier alumni. Alumni registered with the service are notified by email of the positions that meet their job search criteria. Alumni can then apply to positions of interest by submitting the requested application material.
Laurier alumni from all disciplines and with varying levels of experience may register with the service. This includes recent graduates seeking their first full-time position and graduates with more experience looking for a career and/or job change.
Job postings are received daily from employers seeking candidates from various academic disciplines. Opportunities come from a variety of organizations, from non-profit to small/medium businesses and multi-nationals. Positions range from entry-level to senior management, with in-person, hybrid or remote work arrangements. Opportunities are primarily located within Ontario but occasionally include positions from across the country.
Log in to Navigator, click on 'Alumni Employment Service' and complete the online registration form. Registration in this program is a great supplement to your job search.
Application Package
- It is essential that your resumé and cover letter are tailored to the position you are applying to and that the documents are free of spelling and grammatical errors.
- Take the time to review your application material prior to submission. Review the resumé and cover letter writing resources in Navigator and book an appointment with a Career Consultant to have your resumé and cover letter reviewed.
- Check your inbox often for job notices.
Follow up with employers
- If an employer contacts you, it is crucial to respond to the message.
Update your AES file
- Review or edit your job search criteria throughout your registration period to receive applicable job notices.
When you accept a position
- Congratulations! Notify the Career Centre with an update for our records and Laurier's graduate survey.
"I just wanted to let you know that I turned an AES job posting notice into my dream job and secured a sales and trading position within the finance industry. Thank you for the service you work hard to provide." - Mike Paluzzi, BBA '13
“I want to thank you so much for all the job postings you send through the AES list. I actually recently accepted a job offer which I applied to because you sent an email highlighting it! So thank you for all you do!” - Claire MacFarlane, BA ’15 Near Eastern and Classical Archaeology
Connect with the Career Centre
The Career Centre is available to all Laurier students and alumni, with locations in Waterloo and Brantford as well as service to Kitchener, Toronto and Milton students and alumni.