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Career Workshops

Meet virtually with a career coach to develop your resume, look for work, plan your career, or determine your next steps for a career change. 

Alumni Career Workshops

A variety of on-going career-related workshops and coaching is offered to UCalgary Alumni at no charge.  These are held virtually through zoom and led by an experienced Career Coach.
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Career Planning

Career Planning

Whether you are exploring a path connected to your degree or contemplating something else, gain self-awareness and determine your next steps towards your preferred future. Geared towards newer career professionals and graduates. Participants will have the option to schedule a follow-up 1:1 session with their career coach.
90 minute virtual session 

Thinking About a Career Change?

Thinking About a Career Change?

Whether you are contemplating the idea of a career change and want to explore your options, or would like to better understand the steps to make your career pivot a reality, this workshop can help you with 'What's next?' Participants will have the option to schedule a follow-up 1:1 session with their career coach.
90 minute virtual session  

Resume Writing Resources

Resume Writing Resources

Learn about available resources that will help give you an edge, and get your resume questions answered. Participants will have the option to schedule a resume review following the workshop.
1 hour virtual session
 

Career Wellness 1:1

Career Wellness 1:1

Much like physical and mental wellness, it is important to check in on your career values and motivations to confirm you're on the best path towards your preferred future.
50 minute virtual session

Alumni Career workshops are only available to UCalgary Alumni who have completed a degree program and received their degree.  If you’re a current student, please visit Career Services. 

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Meet Your Career Coach

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Andrea Christensen, BEd’99, CDP (she/her)

Andrea Christensen is the alumni career development specialist at UCalgary, where she supports alumni in all stages of their career and professional development through coaching and program development. Andrea, who also holds a Master of Education from the University of New Brunswick, has worked in various roles within career development and education and is a sessional instructor at Mount Royal University. She truly enjoys helping others at different points in their career journey, whether it be to discover their value, find meaningful work, support career pivots or work out next steps.