Career Counselling - Services
NEW! - Downloadable Alternate Careers for Educators
While in university, students continue the process of learning more about themselves and the world of work.
Areas of learning include:
* Occupational interests
* Educational choices
* How values, interests, aptitudes and experiences relate to career
development.
We can help you to...
* Find answers to the frequently asked question: “What can I do with
my degree?”
* Complete career-related interest inventories and explore the meaning
of the results.
* Locate, evaluate and interpret information regarding specific careers.
* Increase self-awareness and understanding of personal attributes and
obstacles to career development.
* Explore educational requirements and options for specific careers and
professions.
* Find out how well your education plans and accomplishments match
with careers of interest.
* Develop effective job-search techniques and learn about the world of
work.
* Engage all aspects of the career planning and development process.
Counselling staff are knowledgeable in the administration and application of a variety of career planning resources for post-secondary students.
Some instruments used in career counselling include:
- (MBTI) Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®
Career Planning Seminars
A career planning seminar titled, "What Can I Do With My Degree?" is offered twice per academic year during Career Week. This seminar provides students with an introduction to some concepts, processes and resources that are helpful in career planning.
Career Express - Drop In
Do you have a specific career question - or maybe more? Counselling Services will be hosting Drop-Ins to help address your career questions.
Your Counselling Staff
Professional counsellors are available to meet with students for personal and/or career counselling on an individual basis. Counsellors are registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
Although the majority of requests for counselling are managed by the counsellors at the university, we do maintain an extensive network with community-based specialized services. When appropriate, referrals to specialized support services can be arranged by the counsellor.
Come check out these Career Resources
* Occupational descriptions and educational requirements as listed by
the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC);
* Career planning resources for new teachers;
* Educational programs for professional certification and qualification;
* Professional and graduate school admission;
* Some helpful career related Internet resources:
(The following websites require a password. Please see a counsellor.)
TypeFocus Careers
Career Crusing
e-Choices
(No password is required for the following websites.)
Job Futures: Human Resources Development Canada
National Occupational Classification and Career Handbook Internet System
University of Waterloo: Career Development Manual, Second Edition, 1997
* Do a general Internet search for "what can I do with a major in..."
Ready to search for employment? Visit the Placement Services webpage to get started.
For an appointment, please see the Secretary for Counselling and Disability Services in Room A201 or call (705) 474-3461 and any of the following extensions:
Angela Cupido
Counsellor ext. 4554
angelac@nipissingu.ca
Andrea Havercroft
Counsellor ext. 4399
andreaha@nipissingu.ca
Julie Coote
Counsellor ext. 4587
julieco@nipissingu.ca
Diane Sheldon
Secretary for Counselling and Disability Services ext. 4362
dianes@nipissingu.ca
Dan Pletzer
Manager of Counselling and Disability Services ext. 4493
danp@nipissingu.ca
