Interview Preparation Strategies
Interview Preparation Strategies
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.
Practice answering tough questions, asking interviewers good questions, and get tips for how to prepare your stories in advance.
Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]
Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters.
Info-session for international Black undergraduate students about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA) Registration link: tinyurl.com/usrabkstd Please Note: Students attending will need approved access for the Black Student Space https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/black-student-space Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements […]
Info-session for all domestic undergraduate students in UBC-V & UBC-O about the NSERC USRAs Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting. Through these awards, eligible professors receive a subsidy to hire students to […]
R Markdown turns your analyses into high-quality, elegantly formatted and fully reproducible output by putting together narrative text, code and plots. This workshop will walk you through the creation and usage of R Markdown. Participants are expected to already be familiar with R and RStudio environment. The workshop will be one hour long, followed by an optional 30-minute […]
Join us for this edition of the Working in Climate series, where we'll explore the world of clean technology. Cleantech represents innovative solutions that address environmental challenges, from renewable energy and energy efficiency to waste management and sustainable transportation. It plays a critical role in reducing carbon emissions, improving resource efficiency, and building a more […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for directory structure conventions and directory names that will help organize your files in a way that is meaningful to both you and others. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
This intermediate-level workshop is focused on common tools and workflows in QGIS. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to set up a QGIS project, find and load data onto a basemap, edit vector data from inside the GIS interface, perform joins and selections, and answer spatial questions using basic vector analysis. […]
Info-session for all international undergraduate students in UBC-V about the Work Learn International Undergraduate Student Awards (WLIURA) Undergraduate Research Awards are opportunities for undergraduate students to consider graduate studies and/or a research career by providing research work experience that complements their studies in an academic setting. Through these awards, eligible professors receive a subsidy to […]
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero and your citation management tracking […]
If you’re not sure what you’re going to do with your degree, you’re not alone. We’re not taught from an early age how to answer those big life questions like “What should I do with my life?”. The future can feel very foggy. This workshop will give you fresh ideas, tools and strategies to explore and reflect […]
Aimed at grad students and faculty researchers, this Data Bites workshop reviews the key components of a data management plan (DMP) and offers guidance on using the DMP Assistant, a bilingual tool for preparing data management plans in Canada. Location: ONLINE (A zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before event start.)
Each day, we make choices that shape our realities and lives. In this session, we will examine and reframe myths related to your major and career. You will use design thinking principles – a set of tools and mindsets – to help you make intentional choices and progress towards your goals.
This workshop will introduce the Unix shell, a powerful way to communicate with your computer more directly through a command line interface. There are many ways to interact with a computer. Most of the time we click on things and select options with a cursor through a graphical user interface (GUI). A command line is […]
Date & time: Thursday, November 14th from 4:30-6:00pm (PST) via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/65642581539?pwd=EpjcaUyESNHgIfJZ1drLynmyk5nzaK.1 We invite you to join Amrita Aggarwal, Lucia Lorenzi and Adrian Cheng as they discuss their unique journeys that lead them to pursue careers alternative to their degree/academia! Each speaker will provide insight into the challenges and opportunities they encountered while highlighting how their academic experiences […]
Craft a genuine application and learn which strategies you want to use when responding to common questions like “what do you hope to learn?” or “why this program?”. We will review resources for preparing a CV, statement of intent/personal statement, and requesting reference letters.
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file naming. Join us to develop a naming convention based on elements that are important to your work. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
This workshop will focus on tools (mostly in base R) to perform customized operations in R including looping, nested looping and conditional statements. This workshop is intended to expand the capabilities of R users with moderate experience of the language/software. The workshop will be one hour long, followed by an optional 30-minute practice period to reinforce what […]
Highlight your strengths and achievements for each application you are preparing and learn how to get past the 6-second read that most employers use. If possible, bring a draft of your resume and/or cover letter.
How can you use law to fight for nature’s rights and transform humanity’s relationships with other beings and the planet? Find out by participating in this 2-day, innovative, interactive, intensive, online learning experience as courageous “Warrior Lawyers,” Indigenous legal knowledge holders and other inspiring leaders share their stories of advancing “Green Rights” through (or sometimes despite) law. You will learn […]
How can you use law to fight for nature’s rights and transform humanity’s relationships with other beings and the planet? Find out by participating in this 2-day, innovative, interactive, intensive, online learning experience as courageous “Warrior Lawyers,” Indigenous legal knowledge holders and other inspiring leaders share their stories of advancing “Green Rights” through (or sometimes despite) law. You will learn […]
Have you ever experienced discrimination based on your identity? Are you worried that your unique identity might impact your chances of getting hired? Join us for this workshop, where we aim to create a safe space for you to share your concerns and explore strategies that can help you navigate bias during the hiring process, […]
Everyone who is using Zotero or thinks they might like to use Zotero is welcome at this workshop. During this session, participants will: Learn the best ways to use Zotero to keep all of your citations in order throughout your research; Gain tips and tricks to get the most out of Zotero and your citation management tracking […]
TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was created as an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms within the Faculty of Education. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across […]
You need data to make good decisions – but where do you find it? Learn which tools track growing industries, search by in-demand skills, and research which roles relate to the knowledge and skills you developed during your degree.
TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was created as an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms within the Faculty of Education. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across […]
The UBC Career Centre is excited to bring you a virtual mentorship and networking opportunity to connect with UBC alum, Calvin Tse. This event is open to all students and alumni. Please prepare one question for Calvin's Office Hour and email it to connie.huang@ubc.ca. You will also be given an opportunity to ask your questions […]
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20th from 4:00-5:00 pm (PST) via Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/67486957223?pwd=KcwQS7BDEc1XrrAX2znDMrcNtTtfQ1.1 If you are unsure of how to disclose your disability in the workplace, you are not alone. Many people wrestle with the same questions: Should I disclose? How do I go about it? When is the right time? In this interactive workshop, you will […]
TEC Expo is open to all UBC community presenters! The Technology Enhanced Classroom (TEC) Expo was created as an annual event designed to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative uses of technology in face-to-face, blended, and online classrooms within the Faculty of Education. TEC Expo is open to all members of the UBC community, across […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for file formatting. Join us to learn more about data formats, data access, and data preservation. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 hours before the event starts.)
This is an interdisciplinary event for students and alumni with medical and non-medical backgrounds, everyone is welcome to join! ------------------------------------------------ About Purpose-Driven UBC Purpose-Driven is a networking series and career-building experience organized by the UBC Career Centre in partnership with Alumni UBC. The series is designed to provide students from all faculties with an opportunity to […]
Learn the basics of using Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration. Git is widely used version control software that tracks changes to a group of files, referred to as a repository. GitHub is a popular website for hosting and sharing Git repositories, making it easier to collaborate and share your work. Together, Git and GitHub provide a […]
Are you ready to elevate your job search and unlock the power of LinkedIn to land your dream job? Join Mher Mardoyan for an interactive LinkedIn Profile Workshop where he'll walk you through the key steps to building a standout LinkedIn profile that attracts employers and sets you apart in a competitive job market. He'll cover: ✅ How to […]
Do you struggle with organizing your research materials? This 30-minute workshop highlights practical techniques for creating a README file. A README is a guide to your data and assists other researchers to understand your dataset, its contents, provenance, licensing and how to interact with it. Location: ONLINE (A Zoom link will be sent to registrants 3 […]
This workshop will first give an introduction to web maps, including the differences between digital maps and web maps, their structure, and how they work. The second part of the workshop will be a short hands-on session where we will create our own web map showing UBC campus buildings – with clickable with popups – […]
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