Career Services

We support your career development by helping you answer questions such as:

• What can I do with my degree?
• What are my career, work and educational options?
• How do I find a job?
• How do I write a résumé, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers?
• How do I articulate my skills and the value of my degree to an employer?
• Should I continue my education beyond Trent?

Trent Durham Career Services at Thornton Road supports undergraduate students and alumni from undergraduate programs.

Careerspace at Trent’s Advanced Learning Centre on Simcoe Street supports post-graduate certificate students.

 We have a variety of online resources to support you in various aspects of your career development.

• Career Resources tab in the student experience portal offers a helpful career and workforce readiness guide, tip sheets and resume examples, quick tip YouTube videos, and more.
• MyTrent (support tab, Careerspace section) offers additional resources including the TypeFocus personality assessment, career cruising, and big interview.
• The Careerspace website offers additional information related to various career topics.

Follow us on Instagram for additional resources, events, and updates.

@trentdurham.advisingandcareers

Book an Appointment for Undergraduate Students

1. Go to the Student Experience Portal in myTrent
2. Login using your myTrent username and password
3. Click on “Durham GTA Campus Appointment Bookings” on the left side of the screen
4. Select “Academic/Career Advising and Resume Critiques”
5. Click on "Book by Appointment Type" to choose either Academic Advising or Career Advising or Resume Critique.
6. Once you have selected a type of appointment, you will be able to view the next available appointment for that service.
7. Go to "View Calendar" to see available appointments for the next 10 business days.

In person and video is the best method for comprehensive and effective engagement with Academic/Career Advising.  Phone is the least effective and suggested as a last resort.

Where to go for In-Person Appointments

For appointments at DRB - 75 Thornton Rd South, DRB, please proceed to the third floor of Building B and check in at the Admin Office (301) then take a seat in the third floor waiting area. An Advisor will come to get you for your appointment.

If you are a PGC student you can follow similar steps above, but click on Advanced Leaning Centre Careerspace when you get to step 4.

The student experience portal (SEP) is where you go to book appointments, view and register for workshops and events, and find career resources.

Check out this informational video on how to navigate the SEP.

The Career Skills Development (CSD) Micro-Credential offers undergraduate students a digital badge for participating in an interactive career readiness workshop and a networking event. Students will have the opportunity to practice, reflect, and develop strategies they will need to enhance their career preparation. 

Component one: Join us for a three-hour interactive workshop focused on skill identification and articulation, resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, interview preparation, and professionalism. In this workshop, students will participate in practical activities to build confidence and competence in each content area.

Component two: Join us for a two-hour networking event featuring a panel of Trent staff who will share their career journeys and provide insight into non-linear and creative career pathways. Students will have the opportunity to practice networking skills in a supportive environment. To complete the micro-credential, participants will submit a written reflection highlighting key takeaways and personal insights from the event.

To obtain the CSD Micro-Credential for Undergraduate Students:

1. Register for and attend the Career Skills Development workshop. Engagement in workshop activities will be required.

2. Register for and attend the Career Skills Development networking event. Engagement in the event will be required.

3. Email a written reflection, highlighting key takeaways and personal insights from the networking event to durhamacademicadvising@trentu.ca.

4. Once all components are complete, you will receive email confirmation that you have successfully completed the CSD Micro-Credential and you will be issued a digital badge.

Questions? 

Undergraduate students: email durhamacademicadvising@trentu.ca. 

By completing the workshops associated with this micro-credential, students will learn how to: 

• Identify and articulate their unique skills 

• Create tailored resumes and cover letters for job applications 

• Implement different job search strategies 

• Prepare for a job interview 

• Navigate professional conduct, communication and behaviours in the workplace 

• Practice networking strategies in-person 

Students are encouraged to attend additional career-related events and workshops beyond the micro-credential to enhance their career development. These include career expos, networking events, and virtual workshops facilitated through Careerspace. 

Check out the Events tab (Events-Durham GTA Campus) located in the  Student Experience Portal  for a list of virtual and in-person workshops you can attend.

Here's what's happening this Fall towards the Career Skills Development Micro-Credential:

Career Skills Development Workshop
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 from 11:30am-2:30pm
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=4528

Career Skills Development Networking Event
Thursday, November 27th, 2025 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Register here: https://ccr.trentu.ca/entity-redirect.htm?eventId=4529

For information on career resources and support, come connect with Kyrah during her drop in hours below:
Mondays: 12:00pm-2:00pm on ZOOM
Wednesdays: 2:00pm-4:30pm in DRA library hallway
Thursdays 11:00am-2:00pm in DRA library hallway

Careerspace offers online resources, in-person and virtual workshops, events, and appointments to support Post-Graduate Certificate students in their career development. PGC students can access appointments with the Careerspace Coordinator through the Student Experience Portal (Durham GTA Appointments tab, then ALC Careerspace Appointments) and can also register for current events and workshops at the ALC listed under Durham GTA Events. Our staff can support your career development by helping you navigate questions such as:

• What are my career, work and further education options?
• What are some tools and strategies to find a job?
• How should I format and write my resume, prepare for interviews, and connect with employers?

Visit our website at trentu.ca/careerspace and the Career Resources tab in the Student Experience Portal to access resources, or connect with the Careerspace Coordinator at ALC through the Student Experience Portal.

The Career Development Model takes you through the cycle of knowing your value, exploring your options, planning your actions, and creating your future. This model is circular as people are constantly changing and going through these stages multiple times throughout their careers.