Career Development Services

 

Career Development Services supports students and alumni with career planning, job search strategies, and the transition into professional life.

 

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Announcements

 

Holiday Closure Notice: KPU, including the Career Development Centre, will be closed from Dec 24, 2025 - Jan 2, 2026. We will re-open on January 5, 2026. Have a safe and happy holiday season!

At the Career Development Centre on the Surrey Campus, we help you prepare to enter the working world with your best foot forward. Our student-centric services include resume, cover letter, networking, and other workshops, job listings, employer info sessions, business social networking, international internship and job opportunities, and job fairs. 

Virtual Drop-in

Meet virtually with a career coach in live group sessions

 

Tuesdays: 2PM - 3PM I Online

Thursdays: 10AM - 12PM I Online 

Please note: beginning in January 2026, Thursday drop-ins will be unavailable

 

Do you have a quick question but no time for an appointment? Now you can meet virtually with a career coach and ask simple questions regarding resume writing, interview preparation, LinkedIn, and any other questions related to your job search or career exploration.

These are live group sessions led by KPU career coaches, with an open invitation to all KPU students and alumni. You can log in at any time during the live session and feel free to leave as soon as your questions are answered. 

 

VIRTUAL DROP-IN

Events and News

See the latest Career Development Centre events and news

Events

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Ready to Build Job-Ready Skills or Land Paid Work Experience?

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Location: MS Teams
Discover how COOP 1101 and the Co-op Program can help you take the next step in your career journey. Planning for Spring 2026? Whether you're looking to sharpen your resume, build career confidence, or gain relevant paid work experience, this info session is for you. COOP 1101: Introduction to Professional and Career Readiness is now open to all KPU students, even if you're not currently in a program with a Co-op option. This short course teaches you how to stand out in today’s job market—covering resumes, cover letters, interviews, LinkedIn, and more. What You'll Learn at the Info Session: This 2-part virtual session will walk you through: Part 1: COOP 1101 – Career Preparation for All Students What the course covers Who should take it How...
Gear Up for the Trades & Tech Fair: Your Road to Success

Gear Up for the Trades & Tech Fair: Your Road to Success

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Location: Microsoft Teams
Get ready for the Trades & Tech Fair with this 60-minute webinar where we will cover resumes, navigating the fair with confidence, elevator pitches, and building meaningful connections through effective networking. Prepare for success and make the most of your hiring fair experience. The Career Development Centre reserves the right to decline hosting or promoting employer events or opportunities that do not align with KPU's policies, values, or the best interests of our students. Click here to register The link will be sent to registrants two hours before the webinar. To register, log in to Career Connection and go to the 'Events' tab to register for the event.
Trades & Tech Career Fair- 2025

Trades & Technology Career Fair 2026

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Location: KPU Tech Campus, Cloverdale
Students and Alumni The Trades and Technology Career Fair at KPU is your chance to connect with top employers in the trades industry. Whether you're looking for your first job or seeking new opportunities, this event gives you direct access to potential employers eager to hire skilled trades professionals. Don’t miss out on networking, career advice, and exciting job openings! Cost: FREE Click here to register (You can also log in to Career Connection and go to the 'Events' tab to register for the event.) Employers The Trades and Technology Career Fair connects employers with skilled trades students and recent graduates. Secure your spot to meet top talent, network, and find your next hire. Don't miss this opportunity to grow your workforce...
Resume and Cover Letter Webinar

Resume and Cover Letter: Putting your Professional Foot Forward

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Location: Microsoft Teams
Join us for this 60-minute lunch and learn session to learn about effective resume and cover letter strategies to help you stand out from the competition! Click here to register To register, log in to Career Connection and go to the 'Events' tab to register for the event. The link will be sent to registrants two hours before the webinar. All registered webinar attendees will receive one entry per webinar attended for a chance to win prizes through the Career Day 2026 Webinar Contest!
Navigating Career Day 2026 & Networking

Navigating Career Day 2026 & Networking

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Location: Microsoft Teams
This 60-minute lunch and learn session will cover important before, during and after tips for attending a successful hiring fair. We'll wrap things up with tips for building meaningful and lasting professional relationships as you transition from student to professional. Click Here to Register To register, log in to Career Connection and go to the 'Events' tab to register for the event. The link will be sent to registrants two hours before the webinar. All registered webinar attendees will receive one entry per webinar attended for a chance to win prizes through the Career Day 2026 Webinar Contest!

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Email us at careers@kpu.ca

 

 

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Visit us at the Career Development Centre

Monday - Friday I 9:00AM – 4:00PM

Surrey Campus – Maple Building, Room 136

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Call us at 604-599-2465

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