Career Services
Durham Campus Academic and Career Advising for Undergraduate Students
We offer online resources, workshops, events, and appointments to support students in their career development. In order to get the most out of career services at Trent Durham, we recommend a comprehensive approach to engaging with our supports and resources.
- Start by exploring a variety of online resources related to career and workforce readiness, including modules, quick tip videos, and tip sheets and examples
- Then learn about upcoming virtual and in-person workshops or events where you can gain additional information and ask questions
- Finally, connect in an appointment, bringing targeted questions to your career advisor
We support your career development by answering questions such as:
- What can I do with my degree?
- What are my career, work and educational options?
- How do I find a job?
- How do I write a résumé, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers?
- Should I continue my education beyond Trent
Check out the Career Resources tab on the Student Experience Portal for a variety of helpful resources.
Workshops and Events
Career services offers a variety of workshops and events to help you prepare for the workforce. Workshops include: resume and cover letter preparation, job search strategies, interview skills, and more. Keep a lookout for details for our annual Find Your Fit event!
Check out the Events tab (Events-Durham GTA Campus) located in the Student Experience Portal for a list of virtual and in-person workshops you can attend.
Upcoming Workshops for Undergraduate Students:
A full list of virtual and in-person workshops and events is available on the Student Experience Portal, on the Durham GTA Events page.
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE VIRTUAL CAREER EXPO!
Peer Support:
The Career Services Student Assistant is available throughout the fall and winter academic terms to provide drop-in peer support.
Book an Appointment for Undergraduate Students:
- Go to the Student Experience Portal in myTrent
- Login using your myTrent username and password
- Click on “Book Appointments-Durham Campus” on the left side of the screen
- Click on "Book by Appointment Type" to choose either Academic Advising or Career Advising or Resume Critique.
- Once you have selected a type of appointment, you will be able to view the next available appointment for that service.
- Go to "View Calendar" to see available appointments for the next 10 business days.
In person and video is the best method for comprehensive and effective engagement with Academic/Career Advising. Phone is the least effective and suggested as a last resort. Where to go for In-Person Appointments: For appointments at DRA - 55 Thornton Rd South, please follow the signage located at the Front Entrance Atrium (Building A), and wait in the chairs by the furthest doors at the East end of the Atrium. An Advisor will come to get you for your appointment.
Careerspace at Trent’s Advanced Learning Centre (ALC) for Post-Graduate Certificate Students
Careerspace offers online resources, in-person and virtual workshops, events, and appointments to support Post-Graduate Certificate students in their career development. PGC students can access appointments with the Careerspace Coordinator through the Student Experience Portal (Durham GTA Appointments tab, then ALC Careerspace Appointments) and can also register for current events and workshops at the ALC listed under Durham GTA Events. Our staff can support your career development by helping you navigate questions such as:
- What are my career, work and further education options?
- What are some tools and strategies to find a job?
- How should I format and write my resume, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers?
Visit our website at trentu.ca/careerspace and the Career Resources tab in the Student Experience Portal to access resources, or connect with the Careerspace Coordinator at ALC through the Student Experience Portal.