Research and Publications

Research

The U of A is one of only a few post-secondary institutions in Canada to do a regular institution-wide employment survey of its graduates. With funding from the Provost and Vice-President (Academic), CAPS conducted the first Employment survey of University of Alberta Graduates in 1995. We decided to survey the graduating class of 1990 so that we would have some longitudinal data of graduates’ employment experience six months, three years and five years after graduation. We repeated the survey in 2000 and 2005, and intend to continue with it at five year intervals. For a copy of the report of our most recent survey, click on the link below (under Publications)

In addition to our graduate employment survey, we have surveyed employers about their recruitment and selection practices, and students about their experiences and expectations regarding summer employment.

To learn more about our past and current research, or to discuss how CAPS may assist you in your research, contact Joan Schiebelbein, Director at 780-492-8773 or joan.schiebelbein@ualberta.ca.

Publications

Career Connections (Fall 2012)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni

Career Connections (Winter 2012)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni 

Survey of Career Services for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows (Fall 2011)
This spring, CAPS administered a career services survey to graduate students and postdoctoral fellows via StudentVoice. Our aim was to learn how advanced degree holders access career-related information in general and CAPS services and programs in particular as well as seek direction for future programming.  

Career Connections (Fall 2011)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni

Career Connections   (Winter 2011)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni.

Career Connections (Fall 2010)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni.

CAPS Guide to Job Shadowing
Job shadowing is a learning opportunity in which you spend a short time period (from part of a day to several days) accompanying, interviewing and observing an experienced worker at their workplace in order to get first-hand information about a profession. This guide is for students interested in arranging a job shadow experience.

Career Connections (Winter 2010)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni.

Career Connections  (Fall 2009)
A bi-annual magazine that shares career-related articles and information with students and alumni.

CAPS Employer Survey 2008
This survey asked employers about recruitment, screening, interviewing and the selection of employees.

CAPS Report to the Community, 2008-2009
An annual report that shares information about CAPS with the community.

Putting your graduate degree to work: The Canadian career and employment guide
Available for purchase at CAPS. Topics includes career options for advance degree holders within and outside academia, work search strategies, creating a c.v. (and samples), preparing for interviews and negotiating employment offers.

CAPS employment survey of University of Alberta graduates
A copy of the report from our most recent survey. Contact CAPS for the report from previous surveys.

CAPS guide to writing reference letters
Intended for both those who have been asked to provide a reference letter (e.g. professors) and those who are requesting reference letters. Includes samples.

CAPS guide to writing personal statements
Intended for those who need to write a personal statement to gain admission to graduate or professional school, for a scholarship or award application, or for their professional portfolio. Includes samples.