{"id":535,"date":"2025-03-05T13:39:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T18:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=535"},"modified":"2025-09-04T09:09:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T13:09:58","slug":"im-graduating-whats-next","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/im-graduating-whats-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Support for Recent Graduates and Alumni"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Support for Recent Graduates and Alumni\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    <div class=\"grid gap-6 mx-auto my-6 cu-column md:gap-10 md:grid-cols-2 md:my-10 first:mt-0\">\n        \n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<p>Approaching the end of your degree? Just graduated? A seasoned professional? Carleton\u2019s Career Services offers lifelong, 1:1 career planning and job search support to alumni at any stage\u2014whether immediately after convocation or decades into your career. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact<\/a> webpage to learn how to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about additional alumni benefits? Consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/alumni.carleton.ca\/services\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carleton Alumni<\/a> webpage to learn more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to personalized Career Services assistance, consider the following recommendations to support your job search, career planning, and workplace success.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"cu-column-content\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"graduation\" class=\"wp-image-1234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/06\/pexels-pixabay-267885-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mysuccess-and-alumni-resource-hub\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">MySuccess and Alumni Resource Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget! Carleton U alumni still have access to mySuccess.\u202f Access \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/cuhire.carleton.ca\/login.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mySuccess<\/a>\u202fto:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search for and apply to jobs from employers who have expressed interest in hiring Carleton U recent graduates and alumni.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for career fairs, networking events, employer recruitment sessions, workshops, grad school information sessions and more!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Career Services \u2192 Alumni Resource Hub<\/strong> <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">(left-hand menu)<\/strong>, review additional self-directed guides, checklists, and tip sheets relevant to new graduates and seasoned professionals. New resources will be added on an ongoing basis. Topics include:\u00a0<br>-One-year guide to starting a new job\u00a0<br>-Making a career transition\u00a0<br>-Employee rights &amp; conflict resolution <br>-Understanding office etiquette when starting a new in-person or remote job\u00a0<br>-Job Searching after a layoff <br>-Focusing on what you can control while job searching during a tough economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Having trouble logging into mySuccess?<\/strong> Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/cuhire.carleton.ca\/login\/special.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alumni Login page<\/a> for troubleshooting solutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"additional-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-career-planning-strategies\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Career Planning Strategies\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-career-planning-strategies\">\n            \n\n<p><strong>Career Ready Cycle<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review our <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/be-career-ready\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Ready Cycle<\/a> for how to develop, research, plan, and adjust your career goals while factoring in changing interests, values, skills, and external factors. Remember, most career journeys are not linear, and it is normal for the direction to shift from time to time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Labour Market Information<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about how your career field is changing? A great resource to explore is Canada\u2019s&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobbank.gc.ca\/trend-analysis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Job Bank-Labour Market Information webpage<\/a>. You can also review outlook reports based on <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobbank.gc.ca%2Ftrend-analysis%2Fsearch-occupations&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJeremyStanley%40cunet.carleton.ca%7C8e27fd5fe156475ded6c08dcdbe862e1%7C6ad91895de06485ebc51fce126cc8530%7C0%7C0%7C638627038354443309%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ZUiHHEd%2FR4xdP8HKNWxCEKdrX5ipbVeHmWMzplUgZn0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">occupation<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobbank.gc.ca%2Ftrend-analysis%2Fjob-market-reports%2Fsectoral-profile&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJeremyStanley%40cunet.carleton.ca%7C8e27fd5fe156475ded6c08dcdbe862e1%7C6ad91895de06485ebc51fce126cc8530%7C0%7C0%7C638627038354456430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cumn9zX84pdtV%2FsXlCriOkewR4%2BKzW4TDM8p3LsjoYs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sectoral profiles<\/a>.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Career Assessments&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contemplating a career pivot? Unsure what interests you or where to start? Consider trying the following career assessments:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Career Cruising: <\/strong>An intuitive online career development platform designed to help users discover career paths aligned with their strengths and interests. Through personalized assessments and comprehensive occupational profiles, it offers in-depth insights, educational planning tools, and job search guidance\u2014all central to creating a concrete, lifelong career plan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TypeFocus: <\/strong>Another valuable web-based resource that enables you to begin your self-assessment by providing information about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and other personality assessment tools. This is an interactive website designed to help you make wise career choices by learning about your personality strengths.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> To obtain the Carleton University login credentials, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/cuhire.carleton.ca\/login.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>mySuccess<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. After signing in, click on <em>Career Services<\/em> from the left-hand menu, then <em>Career Assessment Tools<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-bolster-your-job-search-and-networking-strategies\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Bolster Your Job Search and Networking Strategies\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-bolster-your-job-search-and-networking-strategies\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/resume-cover-letter-cv-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Application Documents<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need to update your application documents? Review our resume, cover letter, and academic CV guides to showcase your relevant skills, responsibilities, and accomplishments strategically.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#using-social-media-in-your-job-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Online Professional Branding<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review our LinkedIn Profile Building resources and suggestions for how to leverage this online platform when cultivating new networks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-search-and-networking\/#job-search-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Job Search and Networking<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a new job search? Looking for where to begin? Browse our job search guides to get organized, and explore our networking tips to access the hidden job market or stand out at employer events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/prepare-for-an-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Interview Prep<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a job interview coming up? Explore our guides to understand different types of interviews and how to answer common interview questions with confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/job-postings-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Industry Job Boards<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have an interest in a particular job industry? Consider exploring industry job boards or directories applicable to the academic disciplines offered at Carleton U.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/job-search\/resources-for-equity-deserving-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Resources for Equity-Deserving Groups<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore job boards, employer directories, and community resources dedicated to the inclusive hiring and advancement of equity-deserving groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-further-education\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Further Education \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-further-education\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/my-degree\/further-education-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Resources for Further Education<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking about graduate school or professional studies? Considering new short-term training options? Review our online guides to learn about different ways to boost your career potential and how Career Services can assist with assembling competitive application packages. Early preparation is key\u2014especially when crafting your personal statements or preparing for admission interviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/future-edge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Carleton U Future Edge Professional Development Options<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All Carleton University alumni are eligible for a 10% discount on\u202f<em>select\u202f<\/em>Future EDge courses. Simply email\u202f<a href=\"mailto:futureedge@carleton.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">futureedge@carleton.ca<\/a>\u202fwith your student number and full name prior to your registration to request your discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MySuccess and Alumni Resource Hub Don\u2019t forget! Carleton U alumni still have access to mySuccess.\u202f Access \u202fmySuccess\u202fto:\u00a0 Having trouble logging into mySuccess? 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