Career events and workshops

Overview

The UBC Career Centre is your hub for career growth. Connect with employers and alumni, build skills through programs and events, and access personalized coaching. Take advantage of a wide range of resources that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

How to register

To browse and register for career events or workshops, log in to CareersOnline and select "Events" from the left sidebar.

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Top reasons to attend

  • Learn and practice job search skills, like how to write your resume, answer interview questions, or access job market data.
  • Identify and develop your career and life goals.
  • Connect with alumni and potential employers to ask your questions.

Job skills and preparation 

Practice and build your job search skills.

  • Resume and LinkedIn tips
    Get tips on preparing your resume, building your LinkedIn profile, highlighting your achievements, and tailoring your applications to get noticed.
  • Job search strategies
    Learn the best ways to find work both online and in person, as well as different strategies to access the hidden job market.
  • Interview preparation
    Practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation.

Develop your career

Gain clarity and confidence to help make strategic life and career decisions.

  • Designing your life and career
    Challenge yourself to consider multiple versions of your life and take action towards your future goals.

  • Alumni Office Hours
    Learn from the stories and insights of UBC alumni. 

Connect with alumni and employers

Find opportunities that match your strengths, values, and skills.

  • Employer information sessions
    Meet with an employer or recruiter from a company you are interested in working for and ask your questions.

  • Participate in career fairs
    Network with recruiters from different industries and find available job opportunities.

Upcoming events and workshops

Browse the full list of career events and workshops available to you through the UBC Events Calendar. 

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Annual events

Make the most of career events typically held each year.

  • Career Days
    Visit the 2-day in-person career fair that features over 90 employers from various industries, eager to engage with students and alumni to share career opportunities and insights.
  • West Coast Virtual Fairs
    Find work, volunteer, and academic opportunities available after your UBC degree at this 2-day, multi-school virtual fair.
  • Spring Career Fair
    Take part in UBC's 2-day event and meet around 90 employers and schools for potential career opportunities.
  • Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference
    Attend the MURC to present your research to other UBC students, friends, and family.
  • Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
    Meet recruiters from graduate and professional programs to learn about further educational opportunities at UBC and beyond.
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