Experiential Education has several ways for students and alumni to access career supports. These include:

1. Drop-in and virtual peer support
2. Feedback and advice by email
3. In-person or virtual appointments with a Career Counsellor or Counselling Intern

Drop-in and Virtual Peer Support

Experiential Education staff provide one-on-one support to students and recent grads including advice on job searching, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and other work-related issues.

In-Person Drop-in Hours
Drop-in hours are regularly held Tuesdays from 1:00-4:00 pm in Dalton Hall Room 209. Students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. For a list of upcoming drop-in hours and other career-related events, visit our Events page.

Virtual Peer Support Appointments
Through the summer, current students, recent grads, or alumni can book a virtual appointment to receive support with job searching, resume and cover letter writing, or interview preparation. Meetings will take place via Microsoft Teams; a link will be sent by email once you submit your booking.

Book a virtual appointment with a Peer Mentor

Email Feedback and Advice

Students and recent graduates can email experientialed@upei.ca with editable versions of their resumes and/or cover letters, and a link to the job they are applying to, and we will reply with written feedback by email in 1–2 business days.

You can also email this address with career-related questions as needed.

Booking an Appointment with a Career Counsellor

A Career Counsellor can support you with the following:

• Further discussing the career exploration process or mapping out your next career or education steps
• Have a mock interview as it relates to a professional program, graduate school, or college
• Preparing your application for a professional program, graduate studies, or college

Book an appointment with Kylah Hennessey, Career Counsellor

Appointments with Kylah Hennessey will be conducted virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, appointments can be held in person, virtually, or over the phone. For in-person appointments with Kylah, please check in at the Career Studio, Room 209.

Read these tips before your appointment with a Career Counsellor.

Additional off-campus mental health supports:

• UPEISU Student Wellness page (or call 1-833-549-3281 - available 24/7)
• The Island Helpline 1-800-218-2885 (If you need to talk and are in PEI)
• Mental Health Support and Services (PEI Government website)