Career advising

Reasons to connect with a Career Educator

  • Career exploration
  • Job search strategies
  • Graduate school exploration
  • Resume reviews
  • Mock interviews
  • General career-related questions

To book a virtual appointment, please email christine.squire@ubc.ca

How do I continue my employment search during the COVID-19 situation?

Build Meaningful Connections

Virtual group career conversations: Connect with a career advisor

Do you have questions about your career after graduation, summer internships, or just work in general? Join us for a career conversation via Zoom.

This is a platform for you to connect with a Career Advisor and fellow students virtually to discuss job search questions and ideas. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register in advance for one of the following meetings:

Check back for future dates

Network

Finding you have some extra time to dedicate to networking? Join UBC on Hub of Ten Thousand Coffees to meet with alumni and other students.

Check out this article before logging in to get tips for a successful virtual coffee.

 

Build a LinkedIn profile and start connecting with UBC Alumni and professionals today!

Check our events page to find upcoming workshops, including our “Rock your LinkedIn Profile” workshops.

Practice your Interview Skills

Practice answering interview questions with a friend, colleague or UBC staff member.

To schedule a mock interview, email christine.squire@ubc.ca

Find out who is hiring

Check out the Canadian COVID-19 List of Hiring Companies

Log in to the UBCO Student & Alumni Job Board

Personal and Professional Development

 

Continue to improve personally and professionally by attending Webinars and events hosted by employers. Many events are posted on the UBC Okanagan Events Calendar, or you can search for events on LinkedIn.

Meet the team

Email: jana.petrone@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 9215

Contact Michele for any questions about on-campus employment opportunities, the Job Board, or the Work Study program.

Email: michele.gabourie@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 9040

Email Christine directly to book an appointment to explore some career ideas and next steps, along with reviewing your resume and clarifying your fit with the skills and educational requirements of different occupations.

Email: christine.squire@ubc.ca