Career Development
New Grad fall mentoring series
Attend one webinar and get a discount; attend two — and get an even bigger discount.
Faculty of Native Studies Courses Subsidy
Alumni Association Subsidized Career Advising by Ladderly
Offering in Partnership with the University of Alberta Alumni Career Services
Alumni Career Services is pleased to offer subsidized pricing for Ladderly’s advising sessions. Ladderly’s one-on-one advising model is designed to provide alumni with a clear, actionable roadmap for their job search. Each session is tailored to the individual's specific goals and industry.
What Does Ladderly Cover in Their Sessions
- Resume & Cover Letter: crafting concise, results-oriented resumes that align with Canadian hiring norms and developing a versatile cover letter framework for quick adaptation. Ladderly also understands the nuances of ATS (Applicant Tracking System) screening tools and provides appropriate guidance to Alumni where needed.
- LinkedIn Optimization: optimizing profiles for recruiter discovery and professional credibility, maximizing the chances of being found for ideal opportunities.
- Strategic Networking: moving Alumni beyond cold applications by teaching them how to build genuine, professional connections that lead to opportunities.
- Interview Preparation: providing comprehensive advising on both behavioural and technical questions to improve confidence and pass rates.
- Confidence Building: strengthening Alumni’s professional presence, reducing anxiety, and presenting themselves with authority and conviction.
Please note that this offer is limited. Once we reach $10,000, we will close the applications. Anyone participating in the trial of this program will be required to complete a brief survey to assess the value and continuation of this offering.
Each applicant may select one of these services. They will be verified as University of Alberta Alumni, and their email will be updated for future contact with the University of Alberta.
About Ladderly
Ladderly was founded by Navid Eskandar, a University of Alberta alumnus with a diverse career spanning engineering (Shell, CNRL), consulting (McKinsey & Co), and venture capital. A London Business School MBA graduate and a lifelong mentor, Navid has delivered career workshops at post-secondary institutions globally, including four workshops for the University of Alberta Alumni Career Services and the Faculty of Engineering. Navid has also worked with Yale School of Management and London Business School to deliver workshops for their Master's programme students. To date, his direct, data-driven approach has helped over 1,600 individuals secure their career goals.
Ladderly utilizes the skills of a team of successful Alumni to advise grads.
Testimonials
Amazing session – very helpful, concrete advice on how to take your resume to the next level and ensure you are putting nothing but your best foot forward in applications.
- Anushree Mathur
Outstanding service! Extremely helpful and direct. There’s no sugar-coating — you receive clear guidance on areas for improvement along with a concrete, step-by-step plan.
- Jose Carlos Galvan
Navid was amazing, honest and got right to the point! He made a significant difference in my resume. He’s straightforward and uses real-world examples on how to improve and streamline your resume. High Quality.
- George Rovithakis
Alumni Learning Consortium Webinars
Free Access Webinars
Alumni can access live, online career development webinars 2-3 times per month and access past recordings. The webinars feature best-selling authors and thought leaders discussing topics related to career growth and change.