Starting your journey at Capilano University (CapU) is an exciting and transformative experience. The Career Development Centre (CDC) is one of the best student resources, offering leading industry insights and support to help you transition from student life to the professional world. The CDC is dedicated to helping you build a successful career from day one!

Exclusive job board for CapU students

Career Hub is a resource module where students can book career advising appointments, register for CDC’s workshops and events, access programming, the job board, and other on-demand resources.

Exclusive for CapU students, Career Hub gives students an edge in their job search. With easy access and a range of listings, it is one of the many CDC resources at students’ disposal that can help them seek out potential employment opportunities during their studies.

Job fairs: Connecting students with industry professionals

The art of networking is all about building meaningful relationships! This is why the CDC team works tirelessly to bring different opportunities for students to connect with industry professionals who understand what it’s like to be a student and want to share their experiences and expertise with them.

Throughout the year, the CDC works closely with schools and faculties across CapU to host in-person hiring fairs providing students with direct access to potential employers in their areas of interest. In addition to helping students secure potential employment, hiring fairs are an opportunity to make meaningful connections, learn about different industries, and practice networking skills.

Why every CapU student should take advantage of the CDC

The Career Development Centre at Capilano University is an essential resource for career growth.

For those who like to learn with a group of peers, the CDC offers weekly workshops where students can learn how to write strong cover letters, build a great LinkedIn profile, and develop impressive professional competencies, just to name a few.

For students seeking personalized coaching, the CDC also offers one-on-one advising appointments year-round with their experienced Career Advisors — whether you know what you want to do and just need some support in securing that opportunity, or you are at the beginning of your journey, their dedicated Advisors are there to help. (side note: one of the most popular appointment types is the Mock Interview Appointment, which helps students develop those invaluable interview skills and get real-time feedback to adjust their answers for an upcoming interview)

Unlocking professional development opportunities through CDC programs

Link Up: The Link Up program provides students with opportunities to practice networking, build their professional network, expand their knowledge of potential careers and to directly connect them with industry professionals.

Students can apply for funding though the program to attend networking events and conferences, pay membership fees for professional associations, or simply join the CDC for one of their Explore with the CDC events where they accompany students to an industry event of free of charge.

Mentorship opportunities: The CDC’s Mentorship Program connects community partners with Capilano University's students, allowing students to network and get valuable advice on career paths, goals, and expectations based on real-world experience and insights. The participants determine the schedule and format of their meetings.

Informational Interview Referral Program: This program connects students with professionals to network and learn about specific industries, companies, and roles, gaining practical advice on career paths and industry trends based on real-world experience, which helps them make informed career decisions. These are typically one-time meetings that are 20-45 minutes.

Capilano University’s Career Development Centre is your gateway to a successful career. It offers tailored support through one-on-one advising, workshops, networking events, and varied hands-on programs. By actively engaging with these resources, you can enhance your job readiness, build valuable connections, and take confident steps toward your professional goals.

Be sure to visit the Career Development Centre to explore all available services and opportunities and see how one of their dedicated CDC team members can support you in your career journey.