Career events and workshops

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

Overview

Even though you aren't currently on campus, the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers  remains committed to answering  your career questions, your work search and future plans. Opportunities will be continually provided through events and webinars to support you to take steps towards your goals, make connections and learn directly from alumni and employers.

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 career skills like how to search for a job, write your resume, and interview 
  • Explore 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 webinars
    Get your resume ready, build your LinkedIn profile, earn to highlight your achievements, and tailor your applications  to get noticed.
  • Panic to power webinars
    Practice coping strategies to turn your unease into motivated, productive energy that will help you approach your goals with increased comfort and confidence.

  • Job Search Strategies webinar
    Learn the best ways to go about looking for work both online and in-person, and explore different strategies to access the hidden job market.

  • Interview preparation webinars
    Practice flexible and effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation.

Explore your career

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

  • Feeling stuck or unsure webinars
    Bring your questions and get resources that will help you take action towards your goals.

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

  • Alumni Office Hours
    Learn from the stories and insights UBC alumni have to share in this mentorship moment.

Connect with alumni and employers

Discover 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 Virtual Career Fairs
    Network with recruiters from different industries and discover available job opportunities.

Upcoming events and workshops

March 2021

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: How to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Webinar: LinkedIn 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Webinar: Interview Preparation Strategies
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: West Coast Virtual Fairs: Jobs & Volunteer Expo 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: Job Search Strategies
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: West Coast Virtual Fairs: Jobs & Volunteer Expo 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Webinar: Designing Your Life
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Webinar: Interview Preparation Strategies 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Employer Virtual Information Session: Infosys
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: LCIC Presents: Pathways to the Post Graduation Work Permit and Permanent Residence 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: LCIC Presents: Alumni Office Hour: Post-Covid Career Opportunities with Viet Vu – Economist at The Brookfield Institute for Innovation
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM: Employer Virtual Information Session: Duke Marine Technical Services 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: LCIC Presents: How to Find Work & Research Opportunities at UBC 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Webinar: Panic to Power: Build Your Confidence 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: LCIC Presents: Virtual Networking Event: Meet Alumni Who Successfully Transitioned into The Canadian Labour Market
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5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Webinar: Feeling Stuck or Unsure 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Employer Virtual Information Session: L'OREAL FRANCE - Research & Innovation 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: LCIC Presents: Networking in a Digital Environment 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: LCIC Presents: My Career Story: My Non-Linear Career Path as an International Student 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Webinar: Interview Preparation Strategies
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: LCIC Presents: Virtual Networking Event: International Edition: Meet Alumni who are currently working in the Americas, Europe, Africa 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Webinar: Job Search Strategies 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: LCIC Presents: So, You Want to Go to Graduate School: Conversations with UBC Alumni Pursuing Further Education 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: LCIC Presents: Networking with International Student Alumni Session: Meet Alumni who are currently working in Asia
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: LCIC Presents: Resumes and Cover Letters: How To Leverage Your Experience To Get A Job 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Webinar: Designing Your Life
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: LCIC Presents: Diversity & Inclusion in Careers with Cicely Blain
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Webinar: LinkedIn 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Employer Virtual Information Session: Calgary Economic Development - Live Tech Love Life: Industry disrupting work & an unparalleled quality of life await you in Calgary, Alberta
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Employer Virtual Information Session: Onyx Initiative 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: Job Search Strategies
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: Feeling Stuck or Unsure 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Webinar: Designing Your Life
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Webinar: Interview Preparation Strategies
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: Feeling Stuck or Unsure
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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Webinar: Panic to Power: Build Your Confidence
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Webinar: Interview Preparation Strategies 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Employer Virtual Information Session: ACEC BC - Association of Consulting Engineering Companies
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Salary Negotiation Webinar
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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Webinar: Designing Your Life
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Webinar: Job Search Strategies
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Annual events

Make the most of career events typically held each year.

  • Career Day
    Drop into a one-day virtual event that features 45 and more  employers from various industries, eager to engage with students and alumni to share career opportunities and insights.
  • Graduate & Professional Schools Fair
    Discover academic opportunities available after your UBC degree, both graduate and professional.
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