Recently, Quiet Confidence Coach, Faris Khalifeh joined us to lead a webinar on the topic of Quiet Leadership. There were several questions posed by attendees and while we could not respond to all of them, you will find the remainder of them answered by Faris below. Do you find extroverts to be less empathetic and… Read more
As COVID-19 hit, it felt like businesses split into two parts; some went into survival mode, while others were able to thrive. The impact on the economy, job market, individual employees and job seekers is (and will continue to be) one that is challenging, and ever changing. While it will always be easy to find… Read more
Who’s hiring now? Job searching is challenging at the best of times. With the economy taking a massive hit right now due to Covid-19, many people are faced with losing their jobs while others are graduating into an economy with seemingly limited opportunities. There is a light on the horizon and hope is certainly not… Read more
For the Class of 2020, graduation is a time like no other in history. The current global pandemic and its impact on the world has left many feeling more uncertain about their future than ever. alumni UBC looked back at other moments in history that have had somewhat similar impacts on the graduating class. Through… Read more
How often do you set a goal, and then stall when it comes to taking action on it? Even when the goal is something you’re excited about and deeply desire, you may notice that you avoid taking steps that would lead you towards achieving that goal. Procrastination, the act of delaying or postponing something that… Read more
For many new graduates, this time of transition may seem uncertain and ambiguous. This time of transition can also seem rewarding. It allows us to explore new areas of personal and professional development and strengthen our positive habits. alumni UBC has chosen to highlight several of our top resources for graduating students to help make… Read more
alumni UBC is excited to launch its first video in our career vlog series. This series will include conversations around leadership and career development. In our first vlog, Kim Kiloh, Director, Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, joins us to discuss her leadership experience and shares her advice on how to strengthen leadership skills. Look… Read more
In Sandy Russell’s career, she has had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients navigate their career journeys and find their purpose. In doing so, she has discovered these seven simple truths about finding our purpose.
This concept of mindset became popular through the research of Carol Dweck who identified that many of us have either a fixed or growth mindset. Her conclusion is that people with a growth mindset will generally prosper over those with a fixed mindset.
The alumni UBC Career Development program has sourced some helpful pieces on goal-setting and mindfulness to help you stay motivated, maintain those new year’s resolutions and achieve your desired goals.
Why having a specific call-to-action is important when reaching out to your network. As a UBC Alumni Ambassador in San Francisco, California, I regularly get emails and messages on LinkedIn from current students and recent graduates interested in a career in the Silicon Valley. Here’s an example of a message I will receive following an… Read more
Leadership Lessons: Key Insights from our Leadership Series Kick-Off Event The alumni UBC Career Development program kicked off our year-long leadership series with an alumNIGHTS: Leadership Lessons event last week. Alumni, current UBC students, and members of the community came out to hear about leadership from our esteemed host Shelina Esmail, BA’93, moderator Robin Gill,… Read more