Upcoming Live Career Webinars
Webinar – Think for a Living: The Rise of the Knowledge Worker & Gig Economy
March 26, 2019
What you need to know about the trending gig economy, how to use your knowledge to cash-in and ways to mitigate your risk as a contractor.
Webinar – Say “Yes” to Success – Featuring Dr. Pedro Cortina, MEd’06
April 25, 2019
Have you ever noticed how often we create barriers to our own success? In this webinar, Dr. Pedro Cortina, Managing Partner at the Innerland Institute, will lead us on an exploration of the ways to identify and transform these self-made obstacles into clear and actionable opportunities.
Latest Career Webinars
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Similar but Different: Tips and Tricks for Living and Working in the United States featuring Barney Ellis-Perry, BA'87
Moving to the US can be daunting but rewarding. Join UBC alumnus, Barney Ellis-Perry, BA’87, reporting live from LA, for a conversation covering five topics everyone needs to consider: legal, financial, social, work culture and health care.
Participants will leave the session with a list of key questions they need to ask their future employer, their other half, and themselves before they look south.
Cover Letters that Connect by alumni UBC
Never underestimate the power of a well-written cover letter. This webinar will give you the strategies to craft a cover letter that stands out and makes an authentic connection.
Dealing with the Dollars featuring Natasha Jeshani, BA'05
Talking about money can be one of the most challenging aspects of a job search. In this webinar, UBC alumna, HR & Recruitment Consultant and author Natasha Jeshani, BA'05 guides you through the process of how to have effective money conversations and provides valuable negotiation strategies.
Stepping Up to Leadership featuring Katherine Lazaruk, BEd'95
Professional presence is a key factor in career advancement. Join UBC alumna Katherine Lazaruk to learn strategies to leverage your presence to help you move into leadership, and gain insights on what successful leaders have in common and how to develop your own leadership style.
How to Give Effective Feedback, Strategies for Leaders, facilitated by alumni UBC
The ability to provide meaningful feedback is a vital skill for anyone who leads a team. If you are in a leadership role, or aspire to be, this webinar will give you some practical strategies to master the art of effective feedback.
How to Use Career Conversations to Advance Your Career featuring Shagufta Pasta, BA'08
Learn how to leverage this powerful career building tool.
Online Resume Workshop hosted by alumni UBC
This interactive online workshop hosted by alumni UBC provides valuable strategies to help you craft a resume that stands out at every stage of your career.
Take Your LinkedIn Presence to the Next Level featuring Ian Christie BA'89
Learn all the tools and strategies you need to elevate your LinkedIn presence and leverage this platform effectively for your career growth.
How to Effectively Connect and Engage with a Professional Mentor featuring Amielle Lake, BA'02
Learn strategies to find a mentor and ways to strengthen and leverage this vital professional relationship.
Write a Powerful Professional Bio
This webinar will guide you through a step by step process to write a compelling professional bio you can adapt for various platforms.
Making the Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur featuring Candy Motzek, BASc '85
This webinar explores your mindset, resources, finances and the things no one tells you about being an entrepreneur. Hear from a fellow UBC graduate who
From Boss to Leader: 3 Keys to Authentic Leadership featuring Rosalyn C. Raindancer BA’06
Learn more about the differences between a boss and an authentic leader.
Marketing Your Best Self Online featuring Nicola Fairweather
Learn how to develop a professional online brand and market yourself effectively across all social channels.
