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Career Management Centre
Where potential meets opportunity
At the SFU Beedie Career Management Centre, we are more than a resource—we are your career partner. Whether you’re an undergraduate student exploring your career options, a graduate student advancing your professional journey, or an employer seeking top talent, we’re here to help you succeed.
Graduate students
The Career Management Centre (CMC) at SFU Beedie empowers graduate students and alumni to navigate their careers with purpose, strategy, and confidence—whether they’re launching a new path, advancing in their field, or exploring new opportunities. From your first day in the program through life after graduation, we are your lifelong partner in career success.
Our dedicated team of Career Managers, Employer Engagement Specialists, and career development professionals offers tailored support for each graduate program. Through one-on-one coaching, exclusive mentorship and networking opportunities, and access to high-impact industry connections and online resources, we help you pursue opportunities that align with your goals and support your continued growth.
Career development
Our experienced team of Career Managers and Employer Engagement Specialists deliver:
- One-on-one career strategy coaching
- Program-specific career education and workshops
- Exclusive access to mentorship, networking events, and employer introductions
We’ll help you uncover your strengths, clarify your goals, and create a career roadmap, from day one in your program and beyond graduation.
Skill-building workshops and activities
Enhance your career toolkit with our expert-led workshops and activities, including:
- How to Build and Communicate Your Value
- Interview Techniques (Behavioral & Case)
- Salary Negotiation Strategies
- LinkedIn Optimization
- Resume & Cover Letter Writing
- Employer Mock Interviews
- Networking Events
All sessions are designed to be practical, interactive, and tailored to the graduate business landscape.
Consulting Pathways Program
We want to help you put your best self forward and the Consulting Pathways Program is designed to support you in that journey.
This program introduces graduate business students to the fundamentals of case interview preparation, with an emphasis on structured analysis, logical reasoning, and client-focused communication. You will gain familiarity with the case interview format and have opportunities to practice key skills essential for success.
Topics include case structuring, mental math, issue tree development, interpreting visual data, and delivering compelling presentations. Guest speakers and experienced consultants will also share valuable insights into the consulting industry and the interview process.
Mentorship
Mentoring opportunities at SFU Beedie are designed to connect our students’ strong academic backgrounds with the practical realities of a career in business. Through these initiatives, students gain direct access to the insights, experiences, and knowledge of accomplished professionals, empowering them as they embark on their career journeys.
Networking
Build valuable relationships with your cohort, business professionals, and fellow SFU Beedie graduate students. Gain access to our global alumni network through events, workshops, and networking opportunities. As part of the SFU Beedie community, you'll connect with a dynamic and influential group of alumni.
The Career Management Centre offers a range of events and workshops designed to help you expand your network. Let us help you make the most of these opportunities! Specific events and workshops include:
- Meet the Pros: Candid career conversations with industry insiders
- Career-Specific Panel: Insights from professionals across sectors
- Industry Connect Events: Build relationships with recruiters and employers
- Corporate Mock Interviews: Practice with feedback from industry partners
BEEDIE ADVANTAGE PLATFORM
In addition to formal mentorship programs and networking events, you can connect with SFU Beedie alumni directly through the Beedie Advantage Platform. Search alumni by company, industry, or location and reach out to start meaningful career conversations. Whether you're exploring a new field or seeking guidance on your next move, this platform empowers you to build informal mentorship relationships with Beedie graduates who’ve been where you are.
Company Tours
Want to gain an insider's view into an organization's culture, career opportunities, and hiring process? As a student, you will have access to our company tours. These sessions can occur either on-campus, virtual or hosted by a company at their location. As a student, you will have the opportunity to tour companies like:
- BDC
- Best Buy
- Colliers
- Mackenzie Investments
- RBC
- SAP
- Seaspan
Career Guides
To support you in your graduate student journey, you have access to several detailed guides on various topics, such as networking, resumes, cover letters, interviewing, job search and salary negotiation to help you in your career journey. The guides can be accessed through Beedie Community.
Careerleader
As part of your career development process, you will engage with CareerLeader, a premier business career self-assessment tool designed to help you identify your core interests, motivators, skills, and potential career paths. Trusted by over 200 universities worldwide, CareerLeader is the go-to assessment used by top business programs—ranging from Harvard and Stanford to London Business School, Melbourne, Buenos Aires, and Shanghai. For many business students, CareerLeader is the foundational step in shaping a strategic career path. Contact your Career Manager today to get started.
External Resources
We provide access to external resources and tools to support you on your career journey.
- : Use this tool to help you assess and improve your resume, helping you stand out or gain a competitive advantage in the job market.
- : Strengthen your LinkedIn presence with exclusive access to The Job Insiders online course. Learn how to craft a standout profile, grow your network, and navigate the platform with confidence.
- : Get free access to this premier platform for consulting interview preparation and career development with a library of 600+ business strategy and market sizing cases and interactive case interview practice (videos, frameworks, and drills).
- : Practice and improve your interview skills by utilizing this tool.
Get in touch with the Career Management team at mbacareers@sfu.ca or visit Beedie Community to access these resources (free for SFU Beedie students).
Job board
Our students have access to new and exciting job listings are posted on our internal SFU Beedie Community platform on an ongoing basis. Once students identify job opportunities of interest to them, they can meet with a Career Advisor for advice and feedback on application strategies.