Networking Strategies

Did you know that over 80 percent of jobs are unadvertised? Arts students can benefit from the power of networking by learning about the variety of available job opportunities and career paths.

• Download our Networking (PDF) and Informational Interview (PDF) handouts
• Check out the Accessing the Hidden Job Market online workshop
• Find more networking tips at the Career Services website
• Sign up for an Employer Information Session or Career Fair
• Attend Arts Career Expo to hear from and meet real Arts Alumni

Resumes and Cover Letters

Can my resume be more than one page long? Do I always have to write a cover letter? Get your resume and cover letter questions answered here.

• Download a Resume and Cover Letter (PDF) Handout
• Download a sample Resume and Cover Letter (PDF)
• Check out the Resumes and Cover Letters online workshop
• Attend a one hour resume clinic workshop at Career Services in Brock Hall.  Bring your resume, cover letter and job description.
  • Workshop runs from 12pm - 1pm on Tues, Wed, Thurs every week. Please arrive by 12pm to register in person or same day online through CareersOnline under Workshops. 

Interview Skills

Whether it’s your first or your 50th, brush up on your interview skills by finding out the best way to prepare, the most commonly asked questions, and strategies to tackle the toughest of questions.

• Download an Interview Skills (PDF) handout
• Check out the Interview Action online workshop
• Find more interview skills information at the Career Services website

Learn more

Visit Career advising to book a session with a UBC Career Services Career Educator.