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

This workshop is designed for students applying for the Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Masters (CGRS M). ...

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You need data to make good decisions – but where do you find it? Learn which tools track growing industries, search by in-demand skills, and research which roles relate to the knowledge and skills you developed during your degree. ...

This workshop explores evidence-based findings on AI’s strengths and limitations, including issues of citation accuracy, rhetorical depth, and proposal homogenization, when drafting a grant proposal in the STEM disciplines. ...

Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters. ...

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Have you ever experienced discrimination based on your identity? Are you worried that your unique identity might impact your chances of getting hired? ...

Many students and recent alumni feel unsure about how to negotiate and discuss compensation during the hiring process. This workshop will discuss how and why to negotiate, and help you to feel more confident while doing so. ...

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Graduate school can be both an exciting and stressful time for many students. Supporting and caring for one’s health and wellbeing is important to learning and completing your degree, as well as building professional competency. ...

About Purpose-Driven UBC Purpose-Driven is a career-building and networking experience organized by the UBC Career Centre, in partnership with Alumni UBC. ...

We are witnessing a critical shift in academia. ...

In today's competitive job market, a compelling professional story is essential for standing out during networking, in job applications, and when interviewing. ...

Each day, we make choices that shape our realities and lives. In this session, we will examine and reframe myths related to your major and career. You will use design thinking principles – a set of tools and mindsets – to help you make intentional choices and progress towards your goals. ...

Students will learn about what VRES does, the staff positions that are currently available, and our volunteer program. Attending Representatives: ...

InterVISTAS Consulting offers strategic aviation, travel, and mobility services that help our clients make informed decisions using evidence-based insights. We’re looking for talent to join as new grads! Come get to know us. ...

Looking for ways to build confidence and be assertive in challenging situations? ...

Quick – tell us the top five things you are good at! Can you do it? The truth is, many of us spend more time focused on (and trying to fix) what we’re not good at, instead of discovering, appreciating, and cultivating our strengths. ...

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This interactive workshop examines how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is changing STEM writing, with a focus on abstracts. Participants will learn the communicative functions and rhetorical moves of effective abstracts and compare AI-generated with human-written examples. ...

Graduate students today have a plethora of academic and professional obligations as well as opportunities they may engage in during their graduate journey. There are also many ways to define success both within and after graduate school. ...

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Completing your UBC degree is a huge milestone. It also marks the transition to a new life and career stage, and finding work as a new graduate can be challenging. This workshop will discuss strategies for understanding and approaching finding work as a new graduate. ...

Learn how to effectively using ChatGPT and other AI softwares to enhance your career journey without relying on it to get a job. Topics include: ...

Are you considering using the holiday break to jump start on preparation for your professional/ career development in the new year, 2026? Have you been wondering where to start and what self-directed learning resources are available? Bring your questions to this open Q&A session. ...

If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for thePostdoc Teaching Practicum. ...

If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for thePostdoc Teaching Practicum. ...

Join Tesla recruiters for a 30-minute workshop that will offer tips on how to make your resume stand out amongst the competition for internship and full-time opportunities. ...

We live in a culture that emphasizes being perfect as a virtue in everything from body image to relationships to career achievements. The problem is that life and being human, in spite of our best efforts, is messier than this. ...

If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for thePostdoc Teaching Practicum. ...

If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for thePostdoc Teaching Practicum. ...

If you are a postdoctoral fellow, apply for thePostdoc Teaching Practicum. ...