Career Action Series

A interviewee shakes the hand of the member of an interview panel

Take action and further your career with the monthly Career Action roundtable discussions. These events, offered in partnership with the Career Centre, provide you with a range of opportunities to have your career questions answered.

You are eligible for a one-hour professional development (PD) credit for every discussion you attend, provided you complete the required Google Form after the event.

All sessions take place online from 12 - 1 p.m. MT.

Note: Links to campusBRIDGE and Zoom links will be added throughout the year.


Fall Term 2026

Connecting with Employers: How to Build Your Professional Network

Next session: Sept. 16, 2026 | 12 - 1 p.m. MT | Online

A key step in preparing for a future career path is learning about potential employers and building your professional community. Students can take advantage of the Career Centre’s programs and events throughout the year to discover local organizations, explore different industries and connect with people in related fields.

Staff from the Career Centre will share strategies for expanding your network and connecting with employers, and help you prepare for the upcoming Careers Day Fair taking place on Wednesday, September 23 in the Van Vliet Centre.

Register on CampusBRIDGE     Zoom Link

Reframing Career Beliefs and Debunking Career Myths

Next session: Oct. 14, 2026 | 12 - 1 p.m. MT | Online

Navigating your professional journey often comes with unwritten rules, outdated advice, and hidden assumptions about what success is "supposed" to look like. Join our panel of Career Centre staff as we break down the most common career myths—from the belief in a single "linear path" to misconceptions about hiring timelines, networking, and ideal skill sets. Whether you are feeling stuck or simply planning your next move, you will walk away with a fresh perspective and strategies for moving forward with confidence.

Register on CampusBRIDGE     Zoom Link

Beyond the Job Board: Proactive Career Search Strategies

Next session: Nov.18, 2026 | 12 - 1 p.m. MT | Online

Navigating the job market effectively begins well before graduation and requires a combination of active exploration, community building, and strategic planning. Join us online for a casual panel discussion where Career Centre staff share practical strategies for researching potential career paths, discovering new networking opportunities, and getting a head start on your post graduation job search.

Register on CampusBRIDGE     Zoom Link


Career Action Instructional Team

Career Center Workshops are hosted by Andrea Spevak, Internship Advisor for the Graduate Student Internship Program and will feature a panel that could include Marek Komar - Career Coach; Navita Kalra - GSIP Career Advisor, Ana Sabo - Career Advisor, Graduate Students and PDFs; Angela Johny - Career Advisor, Graduate Students and guests.

Contact us

Send questions about Professional Development (PD), including the PD requirement and other PD-related events and workshops for graduate students, to gradpd@ualberta.ca.

For questions about career advising or to connect with a career advisor, contact the Career Centre:
yourcareercentre@ualberta.ca
2-100 Students' Union Building