Lori McMaster

Career Consultant

Contact Information

Email: lmcmaster@wlu.ca
Phone: 519.756.8228 ext.5878
Fax: 519-756-9092
Office Location: SC Johnson Building, 2nd floor
Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. (September-April). Summer Hours: call x5716 for information. Appointments: www.wlu.ca/career - click on Navigator

Biography

I was born in Hamilton and raised in Grimsby, Ontario. I attended WLU in Waterloo and received my Bachelor of Business Administration (1992) with a focus on Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources.

After graduating, I worked as Assistant Coordinator for the federal government’s university graduate recruitment campaign. In this job, I attended university career fairs and met thousands of students from across the province, many of whom had no idea of what they wanted to do after graduation. It was this experience that started my interested in the field of career development and planning. After working a few years in Human Resources, I decided to return to school to complete a post-degree program in Career Development at Conestoga College (1997).

From 1997-2005, I worked in Waterloo as a self-employed career consultant and trainer in a variety of corporate and non-profit settings. During this time, I assisted people of all ages and stages with career decision making, resume development, and job search. I joined the staff at Laurier Brantford in 2004.

Areas of Responsibility

As a Career Consultant, I assist students and alumni with a full range of career services. The Career Centre offers numerous workshops, special events and individual consultations.

Career Decision Making

If you are unsure of what you want to do after graduation, the Career Centre can help you to research and identify career options that match your academic program, values, interests and personality traits.

Further Education

If you are planning to continue your education after completing your degree, the Career Centre can assist with researching and applying to professional programs (law, education, MBA), graduate programs, and post-degree college programs.

Job Search

If you are looking for work, the Career Centre can help you to develop résumés, prepare for interviews and find a part-time, summer or full-time job.

Feel free to call, email, make an appointment, attend a workshop, or drop by the Career Centre located on the 2nd floor of the SC Johnson Building.