Centre for Student Involvement & Careers

What the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers can help with

The Centre for Student Involvement & Careers is here to support students from their first day on campus until after they graduate.

Orientation and peer mentoring

Through orientation and peer mentoring, the Centre supports new students to become successful university learners. It is a central point for all graduate and undergraduate students and employers on the UBC Vancouver campus to meet, connect, network, and build relationships; as well as to research and find career options.

Building your career

The Centre provides all UBC students with access and connection to workplace learning, mentoring, volunteer and leadership opportunities. The Centre also offers career- and employment-related services to students, academic departments, employers, parents, and alumni.

Top reasons to visit

  • Get started with career advising 
  • Learn about UBC work or volunteer opportunities
  • Review your job application, resume, or cover letter with a Career Peer Coach
  • Attend a career-building workshop
  • Connect with employers and alumni

Connect with a Career Advisor

Career Advisors are professional UBC staff who can discuss career options, job search strategies, grad school applications, and more with you.

  1. Log into CareersOnline as a student with your CWL. 
  2. Select “Advising Appt” on the left menu. 
  3. Choose “Request New Appointment”.
  4. If you have a specific date, time, or advisor in mind, fill out the fields. Otherwise, leave the fields empty and click “Check availability”.
  5. Select your desired appointment time and complete the information requested.

Same-day appointments

The Centre releases same-day appointments between 1 to 3 pm each weekday morning. If you cannot find the time you want for a certain date, check back that day in the morning for same-day appointments.

Talk to a Career Peer Coach

A Career Peer Coach is a trained UBC student available to review and provide feedback on your cover letter, resume, or job application.

  1. Log into CareersOnline with your CWL.
  2. Select “Advising Appt” from the menu on the left.
  3. Select “Request New Appointment”.
  4. Select “Career Peer Coach” under Advisor.
  5. Click “Check Availability”.
  6. Pick the date and time that works for you.
  7. Complete any relevant details or questions you have, so that coaches can be prepared.

Programs offered