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Career Counselling and Advising

The job landscape is changing rapidly with new technologies, priorities emerging in industries, and changes to our economy. There are many career opportunities available to College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences (CCMPS) students after graduation, and you may have questions about your options or feel overwhelmed. The CCMPS Career Counsellor is uniquely qualified to provide support that will help you embark on your career journey. The support offered can help you make informed choices that can positively affect your career, including:

Improved understanding of skills and strengths;
Understanding of future education options; and
Stronger job search strategies.

Career Advisors are ready to meet with current students and recent alumni on career services that include planning, assessment, resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn reviews, interview preparation, job search skills, other career-related questions.

When Should I see a Career Advisor?

You want to know more about the career options available to you.
You are looking for support with your current or upcoming job search.
You are navigating future education options.
You have a disability and are looking for support related to strategies for workplace success.
You are unsure of what you can do with your degree.
You want help with your résumé or interview.
You want to know the possibilities for your field after graduation.

You can learn more about Career Advisor support and Career Services at U of G here.

Meet Your Career Advisor

Drew Baird is a Career Advisor with the Experiential Learning Hub with a focus on working with students and recent alumni in CCMPS. Originally from Guelph, Drew studied at George Brown College and Toronto Metropolitan University and brings extensive experience supporting job seekers across a variety of organizations.

Prior to joining the University of Guelph, he worked in several organizations across the Toronto area and most recently supported students at Conestoga College.

Drew looks forward to helping students and alumni explore their options, navigate the job search, and move confidently toward their career goals.

Get in Touch

To book an appointment with your Career Advisor, login to your Experience Guelph account and, in the left hand menu, click on "Career" and then "Appointments" and then "Book By Provider". Scroll down until you see Drew Baird with a yellow Book button underneath. You can then indicate the type of appointment you would like to book and select a date/time that works for you.

You can also email your questions to Drew directly bairdd@uoguelph.ca.

You can see answers to our most frequently asked questions here.

If you are seeking help related to a co-op placement, please connect with your Co-op Coordinator or Visit Recruit Guelph.

When Should I see a Career Advisor?

You want to know more about the career options available to you.

You are looking for support with your current or upcoming job search.

You are navigating future education options.

You have a disability and are looking for support related to strategies for workplace success.

You are unsure of what you can do with your degree.

You want help with your résumé or interview.

You want to know the possibilities for your field after graduation.