Research and preparation are the keys to success in any career option
that a student may choose. C&C students have a ton of options that
they may wish to explore! David Cataford is the Career Advisor for
Faculty of Communication and Culture students.
David can help you:
- Decide what to do with your degree
- Explore job search strategies including contact calling and networking advice
- Compose an effective and targeted cover letter and resume
- Prepare for an interview
Career Services has an awesome inter-active webpage that allows
students to access services 24/7. To take advantage of online
workshops, Optimal Resume and register for JobLINK visit, University of Calgary Career Services.
Optimal Resume is a program available to you once you sign onto
JobLink. It helps you in all steps of your resume creation. JobLink
has many applications that will help you with your job search; it is
also home to job postings.
Testimonials from David's students
"David possess a deep desire to help students to the best of his abilities, to give students the tools they need to be successful and a true dedication to the Faculty of Communication and Culture. My personal experiences with David have helped me out on my career focus, resume enhancement and much more! If you're looking for career advice, David is the advisor to speak to."
~ Irene Seto, Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies, Minor in Canadian Studies
"I had hit a slump in my career search and David provided me with new ideas and avenues to explore that I hadn't thought of before. I had started to become discouraged in my search and I appreciated David's enthusiasm and positive energy. He was willing to hear all of my questions and concerns in person, practice interviewing, provide excellent feedback and he took the time to follow up and check in to see how I was doing."
~Rebecca Uncles - Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture
"David's energy and enthusiasm is contagious! His realistic, step-by-step methods for building a resume and cover letter really helped take the mystery and difficulty out of these writing these crucial documents. I'd also encourage anyone to book a mock interview with David, as an informal way to really clarify the messages you want to present to a potential employer."
~James Bailey, Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communications Studies
David Cataford, Career Advisor
dcatafor@ucalgary.ca
(403) 210-6039
What David Cataford brings to his position:
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BA from Trent University
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Career Development Certificate from the University of Calgary
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Experience in the career development field since 2002.
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Has worked with a wide variety of clients including high school students, Canadian newcomers, injured workers and people with disabilities.
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Strength in working with university students one on one to help them in their career and job exploration.