Career Studio

The Career Studio employs 5 Career Studio Peer Facilitators to assist students with resume and cover letter reviews, job search strategies, career exploration, and interview skills The Career Peers are available for in-person and Zoom appointments between the hours of 9 am and 3 pm Monday - Friday The Career Peers also facilitate Career Studio On-the-Road events such as resume and cover letter workshops, career exploration workshops and information sessions to support students when preparing for job fairs and hiring events on and off campus Faculty and department areas are welcome to book Career Studio on the Road to visit their classes or meetings VIU has developed a Career Peer Training Hub which serves as a living resource for the Career Peers to assist them in supporting students with career education The Career Peer Training Hub includes learning and resources in the following areas:

Helping skills

Career Exploration

Resume and Cover Letter critique

Networking

Job Search Strategies

Interview Skills

The official grand opening of the VIU Career Studio was held on November 21, 2022 with services being available to students from September 6, 2022 The Career Studio hosted faculty, staff, students, and alumni for a ribboncutting event and presentation to introduce the service

The purpose of the Career Studio is to follow the University’s plan to welcome and inspire a community of learning, through understanding, connection, and commitment

Career services will:

Assist all students to build a foundation for workplace success through career education and the development of career readiness competencies and the VIU Graduate Attributes

Adapt programs and services to support students in attaining lifelong career planning skills through reflective practice and developing a deeper knowledge of self

Facilitate connection for students in all areas of programming, with employers and alumni through experiential learning opportunities and events that will encourage exploration, curiosity, and personal development

Commit to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive model that connects all students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and community organizations to resources for ongoing professional networking and supportive services for employment readiness and success

118 One-on-One Appointments

5 Career Peers

5 Alumni Engaged Events/Clubs

12 Career Studio on the Road Workshops/Events

Engaging 300+ Students in Career Education Opportunities