Active travel with alumni UBC In recent years, hundreds of UBC alumni have gone beyond the bucket list and explored the world as part of the alumni UBC Travel Club. With the program growing every year, we’re always working to find new and exciting experiences to offer our alumni travelers. In the coming year, one… Read more
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The Career Hack Every UBC Graduate Can Use Right Now
As graduates of UBC, we have access to a very special ‘career hack:’ access to a diverse, talented, and infinitely helpful community of fellow alumni.
Six UBC Alumni Named to 2018 Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40
Congratulations to the six UBC alumni recognized on the 2018 Business in Vancouver Forty Under 40 list. They will be celebrated at BIV’s Forty under 40 Awards gala dinner on January 24, 2019, at the Vancouver Convention Centre. UBC alumni on the BIV Forty Under 40 list Daniel Boffo, BA’01 – Principal, Boffo Properties Caitlin Dunne, MedRes’10 – Co-director,… Read more
Stepping Up to Leadership Follow-up Vlog #2
After an overwhelming positive response to alumni UBC’s Stepping Up to Leadership webinar featuring guest presenter Katherine Lazaruk, we received additional questions and feedback afterwards. We asked Katherine to respond to these inquiries in the form of two vlogs. This is the second one. You can view the first here. View the original Stepping Up… Read more
Recap of UBC Bound! 2018
Stepping Up to Leadership Follow-up Vlog #1
Hundreds of UBC alumni attended alumni UBC’s live webinar on Stepping Up to Leadership, featuring guest presenter Katherine Lazaruk, BEd’95. The topic was so resonant that we’ve continued to receive questions and feedback. We invited Katherine to respond to these questions in two vlogs. This is the first. Please share your feedback and reactions in… Read more
Job Search Strategies for Graduate Students
Whether you are seeking an academic career or hoping to take a different career path with your graduate degree, this article by UBC professor and UBC alumna Dr. Kim Snowden provides valuable insight and strategies for your job search after graduate school.
The Job Search Tool You Need Right Now
There are countless articles written about the job search. They often contain resources to help you develop a strong network, create a winning professional brand, write a resume with impact, market yourself effectively on line, and ace the interview.
But they may not address the one thing you need the most: resilience.
How to Make an Effective Career Transition Inside your Organization
Applying for an internal role comes with its own unique considerations and challenges. If you’re looking to make a move inside your current company, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind.
3 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Was in Graduate School
This article by UBC Professor and alumna Dr. Kim Snowden, PhD’07 will help you maximize your time at graduate school and position yourself for career success.
Why You Should Learn to Love Constructive Feedback
Most people prefer praise to criticism. It simply feels better to hear that we are doing everything right instead of acknowledging the places we need to grow. But if you react negatively to constructive feedback, you are missing a valuable opportunity.
Kickstart Your Career After Graduation
We are proud to welcome our Spring 2018 graduates into the alumni UBC family. Here are some post-graduation strategies to help you start strong on your career. Update (or Create) Your LinkedIn Profile LinkedIn is the digital home to millions of professionals around the world. Keep your profile current and maintain an active presence on… Read more