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Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience

February 25 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Learn valuable job search tips and gain insights into the Canadian labour market specifically for international students.

Launch Your Career in Canada: A Week of Career Development for International Students
Dates: February 24-28, 2025
Location: Virtual and In-Person Events

International students, are you ready to take the next step in your career journey in Canada? Join us for Launch Your Career in Canada, a week-long series of workshops and networking events designed to help you build essential job search skills, explore Canadian immigration pathways, and connect with industry professionals.

Event Highlights:

  • Path to Professional Success: Your First Canadian Work Experience
    Tues, Feb 25 | 1:00–2:00 pm (Virtual)
    Learn valuable job search tips and gain insights into the Canadian labour market specifically for international students.
  • Ask Hiring Managers and Alumni How to Get Recruited
    Wed, Feb 26 | 6:00–8:00 pm (In-Person)
    Network with hiring managers and UBC alumni to learn about recruitment processes and discover the unique strengths international students bring to the workplace.
  • Pathways to Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)
    Thurs, Feb 27 | 12:00–1:30 pm (Virtual)
    Learn about the PGWP program and work eligibility during your transition to a post-graduate work permit.
  • Strategies for Success in Canadian Immigration
    Fri, Feb 28 | 12:00–1:30 pm (Virtual)
    Discover tips on aligning your career planning with Canadian immigration priorities to maximize your chances of obtaining permanent residency.

How to Register:
Register for each event separately via CareersOnline. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to start your career journey in Canada and make valuable connections!

Organizer

UBC Career Centre
Phone
604-822-4011
Email
career.centre@ubc.ca
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