Career workshops in the classroom
Overview
UBCO Faculty have the opportunity to incorporate career workshops into the classroom. Workshops are available in a variety of delivery methods, and involve varying levels of faculty involvement. Please view the descriptions below to decide which workshop is best for your class.
Workshops must be booked in advance. Contacting us early will allow us to tailor the workshop to your classes needs and ensure that it can be delivered with the timing that fits best for your syllabus.
To arrange a career workshop, contact the Career Development team.
Join Career Development to discuss relevant career information based on your year of study. Topics include career reflection and exploration, getting experience and building skills, and resume and cover letter basics. Bring your questions and we will help to provide resources that will enable you to act towards your goals.
Year 1 Career Planning
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 1
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Year 2 Career Planning
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 2
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Year 3 Career Planning
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 3
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Year 4 Career Planning
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 4
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Connect with your peers in meaningful conversations, reflecting on your lived experiences to gain clarity and engage in your future aspirations.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 90 minutes, two sessions
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Currently being offered: Graduate Studies
Faculty contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Not sure which path to take? Bring your questions and get resources that will help you take action towards your goals.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Practice coping strategies to turn your unease into motivation. The goal with this workshop is to create productive energy that will help increase your comfort and confidence.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Make sure your resume is competitive and up to date. Join our Career Development Specialist for tips on how to build an impressive resume.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Currently being offered: Biochemistry, Graduate Studies, Master of Social Work
Learn how to create and use your cover letter as a marketing tool to introduce yourself to employers. Let us help you understand what makes a good cover letter and what information is important to include.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Currently being offered: Biochemistry, Graduate Studies, Master of Social Work
Learn how to conduct informational interviews that allow you to explore career options and cultivate meaningful relationships with industry experts.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Currently being offered: Graduate Studies
Faculty contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Practice the fundamentals of building connections.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Currently being offered: GS
Faculty contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Do you need to polish up your LinkedIn profile? Need tips for virtual networking? Whether you’re just starting out on LinkedIn or you’ve been using it for years, this session is for you. Join us for this interactive workshop to help elevate your profile and get the most out of your virtual network.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Currently being offered: Graduate Studies
Faculty contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Join our Career Development Specialist to learn some tips, tricks and strategies for navigating your virtual job search. This session will not just cover virtual search tips, but general ones as well.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Currently being offered: Graduate Studies
Faculty contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Let us show you how to navigate the Job Board. Find on and off-campus work. Get tips and how to find jobs that fit what you are looking for.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 45 minutes
Year level: Most helpful in 1 and 2, but any year level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Will you be attending an upcoming virtual career fair? Join us to ensure you enter the fair feeling prepared and confident.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Any level
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Discover tips on how to best negotiate your salary when you are starting a new position.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 3 and 4
Requires Instructor involvement: No
Is grad school right for you? Join Career Development to find out more about deciding to continue your studies and the steps to get there. Bring your questions so we can help you feel prepared for the next step of your academic journey.
Delivery method: In-person/online
Time required: 60 minutes
Year level: Year 3 and 4
Requires Instructor involvement: Would be helpful
Faculty Contacts
Looking to learn how to embed a session in your curriculum? Connect with a faculty member to learn how their classes benefitted from these career workshops.
Graduate Studies contact: Haley Allen haley.allen@ubc.ca
Nursing contact: Christine Balfour christine.balfour@ubc.ca
Biochemistry contact: Andis Klegeris andis.klegeris@ubc.ca
