Career Services
- Start by exploring a variety of online resources related to career and workforce readiness, including modules, quick tip videos, tip sheets and examples.
- Then learn about upcoming virtual and in-person workshopsor events where you can gain additional information and ask questions
- Finally, connect in an appointment, bringing targeted questions to your career advisor.
We invite you to review the information and resources below to get started on your career development journey.
We support your career development by helping you answer 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?
- How do I articulate my skills and the value of my degree to an employer?
- Should I continue my education beyond Trent?
Trent Durham Career Services at Thornton Road supports undergraduate students and alumni from undergraduate programs.
Careerspace at Trent’s Advanced Learning Centre on Simcoe Street supports post-graduate certificate students.
We have a variety of online resources to support you in various aspects of your career development.
- Career Resources tab in the student experience portal offers a helpful career and workforce readiness guide, tip sheets and resume examples, quick tip youtube videos, and more.
- MyTrent (support tab, careerspace section) offers additional resources including the typefocus personality assessment, career cruising, and big interview.
- The careerspace website offers additional information related to various career topics.
Follow us on Instagram for additional resources, events, and updates.
@trentdurham.advisingandcareers
Book an Appointment for Undergraduate Students
- Go to the Student Experience Portal in myTrent
- Login using your myTrent username and password
- Click on “Durham GTA Campus Appointment Bookings” on the left side of the screen
- Select “Academic/Career Advising and Resume Critiques”
- 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 DRB - 55 Thornton Rd South, DRB, please proceed to the third floor of Building B and check in at the Admin Office (301) then take a seat in the third floor waiting area. An Advisor will come to get you for your appointment.
If you are a PGC student you can follow similar steps above, but click on Advanced Leaning Centre Careerspace when you get to step 4.
The student experience portal (SEP) is where you go to book appointments, view and register for workshops and events, and find career resources.
Check out this informational video on how to navigate the SEP.
Workshops and events required for the CSD are designed to enhance your self-awareness and knowledge, while providing you with helpful resources to establish a meaningful career.
Attend all 5 workshops/events at Trent Durham this year (either Fall or Winter) to obtain the Career Skills Development micro-credential.
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Career Planning and Skills
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Resumes and Cover letters
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Job search strategies and Professionalism
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Interview Skills
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Career Possibilities Event
To obtain your micro-credential, you must register for and attend each of the five above events through the student experience portal under the Durham events calendar. Each event will have the (CSD) notation next to the title. There will be a small skills application requirement for each workshop to be submitted by the end of the academic year. Once you have attended all 5 events and submitted all required skills application tasks, you can apply for the micro-credential by emailing durhamacademicadvising@trentu.ca. Each event will run in both the Fall and Winter term.
By completing the workshops associated with this certificate, you will have the opportunity to:
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Reflect on your interests
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Identify and articulate the value of your skills
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Learn how to write and tailor an effective resume and cover letter
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Explore different job search strategies
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Develop a better understanding of professional etiquette and communication
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Prepare for interviews
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Network with alumni from various majors
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Understand the value of an open mind in an evolving labour market
Students are encouraged to attend additional career-related events and workshops beyond the certificate to enhance their career development. These include job fairs, career expo, and virtual workshops facilitated through careerspace.
Details on workshop dates and times can be found in the section below.
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.
Here’s what’s happening this Fall towards the Career Development Micro-credential:
Career Planning and Skills Identification Workshop
Thursday September 26th, 11:30-12:30
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=3877
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Monday September 30th, 11:30-12:30
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=3878
Job Search and Professionalism Workshop
Thursday October 10th, 11:30-12:30
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=3879
Interview Success Workshop
Tuesday October 29th, 11:30-12:30
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=3880
Career Possibilities: What Can You Do With Your Degree Networking Event
Tuesday November 12th, 6:45-8:30pm
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=3921
The Career Services Student Assistant is available throughout the year to provide in-person and zoom drop-in career and resumé peer support.
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.
The Career Development Model takes you through the cycle of knowing your value, exploring your options, planning your actions, and creating your future. This model is circular as people are constantly changing and going through these stages multiple times throughout their careers.