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Career & Financial Advice

Tapiwa Shoko in the Centre for Health and Science

Student leader reflects on the power of community and connections

From Classroom to Career: Tapiwa Shoko
Fernando sits near the totem inside the Centre for Health and Science, VIU's Nanaimo campus

Gaining skills through getting involved

From classroom to career: Fernando Jesus Medina Moreno
Liette Masse leans against a pole on VIU's Nanaimo campus

From mature student to a thriving career in management

By Nabeel Nazeer
What Liette Masse did with her VIU degree
Taryn Walker portrait

Harnessing her people skills to engage alumni

By Amanda Chacon Brown
What Taryn Walker did with her VIU degree
closeup photo of Alexis Gardner

From sociology student to supporting children and families

By Chelsea Marsolais
What Alexis Gardner did with her VIU degree
Photo of Chelsea Marsolais

How to showcase skills and experience effectively on a resumé

Joe’s employment story
A clipboard the says "My Resume" with bullet points rests next to a laptop

How do I tailor my resumé to a specific job?

By Paula Deering
Paula Deering at the Career Studio answers your top questions
Four students look at a textbook together around a table

Introducing VIU’s new Career Studio

By Kashish Khanna
A one-stop solution for all your career needs
Students displaying teamwork skills

Looking for work? Here’s what should go on your resumé

By Megan Zolorycki
Five soft skills employers are looking for