Career Roadmap
What you do outside the classroom can complement and influence your academic journey and, ultimately, your future. The SFU Career Roadmap is full of career-building activities to help you develop skills, gain experience, and build your network through experiential learning. Whether you’re just beginning or already on your way, these ideas will help you open doors, and prepare you for your future beyond university. Start wherever you’re at, the journey isn’t linear!
Career Mindset
Explore things you can do BEYOND your courses! You don’t need to have all the answers yet, but it’s a good idea to get started.
It all adds up! Gain as much experience as possible to uncover your talents and interests.
Most jobs are found through networking. Build connections with people doing what you’re curious about.
Come Chat with Us
- Explore what you can do with your degree
- Find volunteer, part-time or summer jobs
- Get your resume reviewed
- Clarify your career and degree direction
- Gain experience and ways to pursue your areas of interest
- Learn resources and job search skills - LinkedIn, coffee chats and more
- Identify some possible next steps after graduation
- Kick-start your job search
- Consider grad school or further education
Things to Do
- Discover events and opportunities on our Instagram
- Join a Club or Student Union
- Browse Work and Volunteer Opportunities
- Consider Co-operative Education
- Attend Career Fairs to explore opportunities
- Search myExperience for job postings
- Join the Changemaker Program
- Consider Work Study,
Entrepreneurship or
Study Abroad
- Get Professional Support for your job search
- Join Employer Events
- Apply for SFSS Council
- Consider Grad School or Professional Programs
Career Resources
- Explore “What Can I Do with a Degree In?”
- Develop your Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Skills
- Check out the Roadmap To Co-op
- Look into the free LinkedIn Guys course
- Work on your Portfolio
- Watch our Industry Panels and Career Conversations
- Complete the “I’m Graduating. Now What?” course
- Earn Certificates with LinkedIn Learning
- Check for Skills Training Funding opportunities
Equity Resources
Black Students
Indigenous Students
- Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
- Métis Nation BC Job Board
- Job Bank
- Indigenous Link
- Government of Canada for Indigenous students and graduates
- Indigenous Intern Leadership Program (Indigenous graduating and alumni students only)
Resources
- SFU Indigenous Student Centre
- Work BC: Employment Resources for Indigenous Students
- B.C’s Career Guide for Indigenous People
- Career Navigation for Recent Indigenous Graduates guide
- STEPS (Skills, Training, Employment & Post-Secondary)
International Students
LGBTQ2s+
People of Colour
People with Disabilities
- LimeConnect
- Canada’s Top 100 Diversity Employers
- Job Bank
- INNoVA's Employment Strategies
- CNIB Foundation
Resources
- SFU Centre for Accessible Learning
- Work BC: Employment Resources for People with Disabilities
- SFU Centre for Accessible Learning Career Resources
- Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC