Career Coaching
Whether you’re moving from post-secondary education into the workforce or navigating job uncertainty, career coaching can provide clarity and inspire action. We offer personalized, one-on-one support to help you identify your goals, overcome obstacles and make informed decisions. Whether you're exploring your options or navigating a transition, coaching empowers you to take ownership of your career at any stage.
Career coaching is available to:
- Current students (undergraduate and graduate) and recent graduates
- Experienced alumni (mid-late career)
- Â鶹ÊÓƵ employees
- Members of the public
Career coaching is not the same as career advising. Coaching focuses on identifying challenges, understanding their impact and developing personalized strategies to address them. Advising typically offers guidance on career exploration, feedback on application materials and interview preparation.
Career exploration starts by understanding your unique strengths, experiences and values. A coach supports you in reflecting on what matters most to you, what success looks like, and how to research and evaluate career opportunities.
Career coaching can support you if you’re asking yourself any of the following questions:
- What am I good at?
- What is important to me in a career?
- How do I navigate an uncertain job market?
- How can I learn more about career options?
- How do I choose a career path and figure out next steps?
Career coaching can also support your job search, whether you’re looking for a summer job, preparing for graduation, transitioning careers or building tools and strategies to find employment. Coaching can help you refine your networking skills and application materials so you can approach your job search with greater confidence.
Consider coaching if you’re asking:
- What are effective strategies for finding work?
- Where do I research my options?
- How do I build connections in and outside of my field(s) of interest?
- How do I stand out in a competitive job market?
- What interview techniques can help me succeed?
- How should I evaluate job offers?
Career development doesn’t end when you get a job. As a student or professional, you may want to develop new skills, take on leadership opportunities or pursue a career transition. Coaching can help you define what success means to you, explore skill-building opportunities and map out your next steps.
You may benefit from coaching if you’re wondering:
- What skills do I need to advance in my career?
- What opportunities will help me build those skills?
- What are my short-term and long-term career goals?
- How can I take action toward my goals?
- How do I navigate the uncertainty of career transitions?
- How can I better balance work and life?
Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduate students are required to complete an Individual Development Plan (IDP) as part of their professional development. The IDP helps you reflect on your knowledge, skills, experiences and career goals. Working with a career coach can help you complete the IDP with purpose and direction to take the next step of your career.
You will explore questions such as:
- What impact do I want to have in the workplace?
- What new experiences do I want to pursue?
- How do I make the transition from academia to industry?
- What are my strengths and areas for growth?
- What career options are available to me?
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Student Cohorts
If you’re a professor or TA and have a regular student cohort that you would like us to support with career development, reach out to us to learn more about how we offer group coaching and workshops which focus on various aspects of transitioning to the workplace at careercoaching@ualberta.ca.
Fees
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students, alumni and staff:
- $150/package of three coaching appointments (must be purchased initially)
- $50/additional appointment (only available after completing the initial package of three appointments)
- Subsidized coaching packages are available for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni
- Funding opportunities are available for staff
Others:
- $300/package of three coaching appointments (must be purchased initially)
- $100/additional appointment (only available after completing the initial package of three appointments)
If you’re interested in learning more about the program, you can book a free 15-minute intake consultation on campusBRIDGE. Once logged in, go to Career Centre Appointments, use “Book by Appointment Type” and select “Career Coaching Initial Consultation (Free).”
How to Register for Career Coaching
- Login to your account:
- Current students: sign in to your account using your CCID and password
- Alumni and guests: create an alumni or guest account using your preferred email
- Â鶹ÊÓƵ staff: create an account using your preferred email
- Once registered, go to the Online Store then select either:
- Initial Coaching Package (Student, Alumni, Staff)
- Initial Coaching Package (Non Â鶹ÊÓƵ Clients)
- Follow the prompts on campusBRIDGE and then proceed to checkout
- After purchasing, you will be contacted by a career coach with next steps, but feel free to book your first appointment
Book an Appointment
- Login to your account
- Once logged in, go to Career Centre Appointments. You can find all open appointments by clicking “Book by Appointment Type” Select: Career Coaching Appointment - Current Participants
For any questions related to how to use campusBRIDGE, email campusBRIDGE@ualberta.ca.
Questions?
For all other career coaching inquiries or questions reach out to careercoaching@ualberta.ca.