Work Your BA Workshop Series
Learn how to use your Arts education to find a job and achieve career success in your work field. These events, taking place throughout the academic year, are designed specifically with Arts students in mind.
Crash Course on Careers
May 16, 9:30am - 5pm
Save yourself months of job-search angst after graduation - register for a Crash Course on Careers one-day conference and get job-search and career development advice from Career Advisors, Alumni, and Employers that will move you from educated to employed.
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Cost: Early bird deadline extended! $10 on or before May 10, $15 after
See "Register Now" link for detailed schedule and payment options.
What will you learn?
Crash Course on Careers is an interactive one-day conference that encourages you to chart your career path and build your job-search skills from the start of morning to the end of day. Here are some of the ways you'll accomplish that:
Career Planning Presentation
Get tips and advice on career planning, networking, and build your tool kit.
Resume Feedback Clinic with Employers
Meet with a resume expert for personal feedback and gain the opportunity to learn from your peers. Please remember to bring a paper copy of your resume and/or your cover letter.
Interview Clinic with Employers
Practice your newly learned skills in a "real world" situation by getting individual feedback and insights from a real employer.
Register now
Human Resources with an Arts Degree
Are you an Arts student looking to develop a career in Human Resources (HR)? Learn about what it takes to work in the field. Meet, ask questions, and network with real Arts alumni who work as HR professionals.
Date: Wed, March 7, 2012
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Location: Buchanan B309
To register, login to UBC CareersOnline using your CWL and click on the Workshops tab.
Public Speaking with Toastmasters
The ability to communicate effectively gets you noticed in life and work. Learn the Toastmasters method from the experience of a veteran speaker. This presentation will cover key concepts for better public speaking including the power of body language, eye contact, better formatting and more!
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Location: Buchanan B309
Registration open on CareersOnline starting February 1.
Job Search Skills - Arts Week
As a part of Arts Week 2012, join us to learn job search skills targeted for Arts students. Learn how to best source jobs and how to make your application stand out.
Date CHANGED: Friday, January 13, 2012
Time: 1:00-2:00pm - Food will be served starting at 12:45pm
Location: Lillooet Room, Irving K Barber Learning Centre
To register, login to UBC CareersOnline using your CWL and click on the Workshops tab.
Careers in Local Government and Urban Planning
Join us to hear from professionals working at the City of Richmond, and learn about what kinds of careers are available in local government.
When: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Buchanan B208
To register, login to UBC CareersOnline using your CWL and click on the Workshops tab.
How to Prepare for Graduate Studies
Wondering what you need to do to prepare for graduate studies? Come have your questions about grad school answered by a representative from the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Get the insight and advice you need to better prepare for graduate studies.
Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Careers in Communications
Join us to hear from professionals in the field of Communications, and learn what jobs are like in the field, and what skills you will need.
Presenting guests:
Nicola Lambrechts, Vice President, NATIONAL Public Relations
Kevin Quinlan, Executive Assistant, Office of the Mayor, City of Vancouver
Catherine "Cat" Barr, Celebrity/Society News Columnist, Black Press Newspapers • North Shore Outlook Newspaper • AM650 Radio
Work your BA Workshops are aimed at providing information and resources to current undergraduate Arts students about possible career paths and opportunities.
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Opportunities with the Federal Government
Interested in working for the federal government? The Federal Student Work Experience Program and Post-Secondary Recruitment Program are great gateways to an interesting and diverse career in the public service. Service Canada employees will be present to share some of their experiences and let you know about the many exciting opportunities available.
Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
