Spring Career Fair

About the event

UBC’s Spring Career Fair will be a one-day event that features more than 60 employers and schools eager to engage with students and share career opportunities and insights.

The event will be held at Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre on Wed, Mar 5, 2025 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Register on CareersOnline to attend.

Exhibitors

Exhibitors may be looking to recruit students and alumni from a variety of disciplines, not just from their industry.

The exhibitor floor plan will be emailed to students registered through CareersOnline 2 days prior to the fair.

Additional workshops

Interview Preparation Strategies

Tues, Feb 18, 1:00 to 2:00 pm

Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.

Resume & Cover Letter Workshop

Wed, Feb 19, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Highlight your strengths and achievements for each application you are preparing and learn how to get past the 6-second read that most employers use.

LinkedIn Workshop

Wed, Feb 26, 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Create an authentic profile, practice finding potential contacts within UBC’s alumni network, and learn how to research career ideas using alumni and employer profiles.

How to Prepare for a Career Fair

Thurs, Feb 27, 10:00 to 11:00 am

Make the most of each conversation with employers by learning how to introduce yourself, ask good questions, and research employers before attending the Spring Career Fair.

Career Events and Workshops

Connect with employers and alumni, build skills through programs and events, and access personalized coaching.

Sponsors

Our preferred sponsors:

  • UNIQLO Canada
  • Opal by Element
  • Marquis
  • Communications Security Establishment
sponsors spring career fair

Event accessibility

To make the UBC Spring Career Fair more accessible for those who experience barriers related to crowds and bright lights, doors will open at 10:30 am, which is 30 minutes before the official start time. During this 30-minute period, lighting will be dimmed, and staff will not be collecting student information for entry.

If you do not have sensitivity to crowds or bright lights, please wait until 11:00 am to attend the event. Email event staff at spring.fair@ubc.ca if you have any questions or require any accommodations.
 

How to prepare

If you have questions

For more information about the event, please contact the UBC Career Centre.