Graduate Students
Careers in Science
Career Planning
UBC Career Services
UBC Career Services is an excellent way to explore your career options and the relation between what you are studying and what sort of work it could lead to. There are lots of resources for you to take advantage of as a UBC Science student, including What Can I Do With My Science Degree. Check out the online resources for planning your career path or do a self-assessment of your interests and skills. You can get help on cover letters, resumes, and interviewing tips, come in for an advising session on your work/career search, and more! Most of these resources are free and are the perfect place to start your career exploration.
Web: www.careers.ubc.ca
Web: www.careers.ubc.ca/download/resources_science_under.pdf
Science Co-op
One of the best ways to gain work experience related to your area of study while you're still an undergraduate student is to join the Science Co-op Program. The co-op office works closely with employers in Canada and all over the world to develop challenging, career-related positions for Co-op students. During each placement period, the Co-op office posts positions and students actively seek jobs. Students apply for jobs that are of particular interest to them.
Employers select applicants to be interviewed, interview, and then indicate the candidates they wish to hire. Students also indicate their preference of jobs. Once your employment is confirmed by a Letter of Offer from the company, you will register for the appropriate credit Co-op course and pay the course fee as outlined in the UBC Calendar.
Career Cruising
A fantastic Canadian website with a database of over 450 career profiles, including information on job descriptions, career paths, salary levels, and education requirements. UBC students have access to the site—call (604-822-4011) or email Career Services (career.services@ubc.ca) for an ID and password.
Finding Work
CareersOnline
CareersOnline is a joint service offered by UBC Career Services and AMS Joblink. It is an online database of job postings available only to UBC students. CareersOnline allows you to search by the type of job you are looking for and is a very good place to start your job search.
Web: www.careersonline.ubc.ca/student
Jobs On Campus
Getting a job on campus is a convenient way to earn extra money while studying at UBC. Most of the jobs on campus are flexible and allow you to work around your school schedule. Download UBC Career Services' Handout Looking for a Job On Campus.
Web: www.careers.ubc.ca/opportunities.cfm
