Peer Program Applications
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Career Peer Coaches
Overview
| Who can apply? | Undergraduate or graduate students from any faculty at UBC can apply. Preference is given to students entering their 3rd year and beyond. |
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| No. of positions available | 15-20 |
| Time commitment | 5 hours per week* *for detailed time requirements, please review position description |
| Position description | Career Peer Coaches Position Description 2020-2021 The Career Peer Coaches provide individualized support to undergraduate students across faculties and disciplines in the form of one-on-one strengths-based conversations. Over the course of the conversation, our coaches work with their peers to co-create a plan of action to support success in the area of career development that includes referring their peer to relevant resources. Historically, the Career Peers have focused on resume, cover letter and interview coaching. Depending on availability, assessed needs and coaches’ skills, there may be additional opportunities to support workshop development and delivery and other career development events or activities. |
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| Contact | Monika Ladosz: monika.ladosz@ubc.ca |
Application Process
To apply please complete the online application form. Interviews will be conducted to select the final team.
You will be required to respond to 3 short answer questions as a part of the application:
1. Why do you want to be involved as a student leader?
2. What do you hope to learn through the role?
3. Please identify 2-3 strengths and/or qualities that will help you in the role. Be sure to refer to your past experiences that have helps you develop them.
More info
Centre for Student Involvement and Careers - www.students.ubc.ca/career
