Graduate Student Resources

The development of professional and career skills (PCS) is essential to the formation of well-rounded graduate students, but why is that? PCS training complements academic growth and disciplinary expertise with multiple benefits. PCS increases your career mobility and employability after grad school and enhances your overall student experience to achieve both your personal and professional goals. Graduate students who develop and strengthen their PCS gain confidence that helps when applying for jobs, better equipping them to transition from academia to other sectors.

A multitude of career opportunities await you! Take advantage of career services today.

• Career Counselling and Advising in CEPS
• What’s Your Profile? Starting your career journey
• Virtual Learning with Career Advisors
• Career Advising – Experiential Learning Hub Modules on Courselink
• Frequently Asked Questions: Career Searching Advice
• Supports for Resumes, Interviews and More
• Job Fairs & Career Nights

CONTACT:

Contact your Career Advisor, Amoy Marshall Green amoy@uoguelph.ca

• Career Advisor Appointments and Peer Helper Services

Your peers from across campus are here to help. Consider becoming an active member of the GSA, join the Graduate Student Support Circle or find a club just for fun.

Graduate Student Support Circle

The Graduate Student Support Circle is an initiative of Student Wellness. This group of graduate students from across campus meets weekly to provide peer support and share aspects of graduate student life that may be challenging to discuss elsewhere. To participate, email grad.circle@uoguelph.ca or follow them on Facebook.

Graduate Student Association (GSA)

The mission of the GSA is to advance the academic and social goals of graduate students at the U of G. The GSA can assist you with information and services related to health and dental plans, bus passes, emergency/compassionate grants, student food bank, volunteer connections, and counselling, among others.

You can visit the GSA website and follow them on Twitter and Instagram.

Other Student Groups

There are more student-run organizations and clubs across campus! You can check out the full list on the UofG Student Experience website.

Pods and Mentorship Program

Looking to connect with peers? Seeking more social opportunities and networking events? If you want to network and find new opportunities on campus, we suggest you sign up for the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Pods & Mentorship Program and Competition! This is an opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to participate in group activities, receive peer support and compete for an amazing U of G starter pack prize!

Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will be placed in small groups of three to six people, referred to as "Pods." One student, suggested to be more advanced in their degree or a postdoctoral fellow, will have the opportunity be take on the “Pod mentor” role if desired.

How does the Competition Work?

From April 1, 2024, to August 15, 2024, Pods will participate in self-directed group social events and mentorship activities, such as:

• A hike at the arboretum in the spring to chat and explore biodiversity.
• Crafts at the Bullring to connect over coffee.
• A visit to Guelph Lake for some swimming and conversation about career opportunities.
• A visit to the movies to unwind.

It is up to your Pod to decide together, there is no limit to what you and your Pod could decide to do!

Participating Pods are required to submit a monthly photo or short video capturing their group activities. At the end of the competition, each pod is required to additionally submit a 1-page summary detailing their activities by August 31, 2024. All submissions are to be made to ceps.research@uoguelph.ca.

Interested in Joining?

Worried that you do not have a group of people to register with? No need to worry! The CEPS Dean's office will organize the Pods based on responses to the registration form allowing students to meet new people with similar interests. If you would like to request to be in a pod with a specific Pod applicant, or you would like to request to be a mentor, please include that request in your form. Note that requests will be considered, but not guaranteed. All information provided is confidential and securely managed by the CEPS Dean's office, ensuring privacy and data integrity.

Pods & Mentorship Program form for Registration

Ten Thousand Coffees and U of G Partnership

Did you know that, according to Ten Thousand Coffees, 85 per cent of jobs are filled through networking? The University of Guelph has partnered with Ten Thousand Coffees to introduce the U of G Café, a networking and mentoring platform. The hub offers both matching with U of G alumni or faculty to be mentored in private, as well as public webinars with professionals talking about their careers. Whether you seek career advice, industry insights, or guidance on navigating the job market, the Guelph hub has you covered.

Here's how It works:

1. Join: Create your free profile on the University of Guelph Café. Personalize it by selecting your program, industry, interests and career goals. These preferences will shape your matches.

2. Match: Every month, receive a new connection delivered straight to your inbox, along with helpful tips to initiate conversations.

3. Connect: Suggest a time to chat, whether in person at a public location or online from the comfort of your space. The duration and location of your meeting are entirely up to you. No matter where you meet you will be able to learn from your mentor’s advice and experience.

Ready to expand your network and explore new opportunities? Join the University of Guelph Café today!