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Career resources

Start here for the tools and help you need to succeed in building your career.

Skills to get a job

  • Job Search

    There are many ways to find work, but some strategies may produce better results than others. Learn how to be...

  • Resumes, Cover Letters & Curricula Vitae

    You have more experience than you think. Share who you are and what you're capable of.

  • Interviews

    Interviews are conversations with potential employers to tell them more about the skills, interests, and...

  • Salary negotiations

    There's always room for negotiation, yet many students don't negotiate salary. Learn how to do it right.

Networking

  • How to Effectively Use LinkedIn

    LinkedIn is one of the most powerful social networking tools for professionals with more than 610 million members in...

  • Networking

    Networking doesn't need to be uncomfortable. It's all about building lasting and mutually beneficial professional...

  • Informational interviews

    Talk with people in the working world to gain a better understanding of an occupation or industry – and build a...

  • Career events and workshops

    Whether you're improving your job applications or exploring your career, UBC has events and workshops to support you....

Skills to do a job

  • Presentation skills

    Communication is one of the most valued skills employers look for. Presenting material to an audience is a key skill...

  • Panic to power

    Everyone has experiences of worry and nervousness, especially in stressful situations, like a job interview. Learn...

  • Opportunities + Experiences that build skills

    Your future starts now. Make the most of your time at UBC and get a head start on your career

Exploration and curiosity

Career events + advising