Career services

The first step in developing any successful career is to get a clear understanding of your strengths, aptitudes and aspirations. You'll have access to self-assessment tools that will help you clarify your career direction. Throughout your degree, coaches will help you develop and work through a personalized career development plan.

As a UBC BCom student you will have access to a team of experienced career coaches. Your coaching relationship begins at orientation, continues throughout your time at UBC Sauder, and carries into your future career. You’ll get one-on-one advice and support to develop your unique professional brand, explore your career options and make powerful connections with potential employers.

You will also have access to Career Peer Advisors that are trained in cover letter and resume writing.

Once admitted to the UBC BCom program, you will have access to Career Options On-Line (COOL), UBC Sauder’s jobs and events database. Through COOL, you can view and apply for job opportunities, schedule interviews, and sign up for events and coaching appointments. You will also have access to Connect, an online learning platform that connects you to Sauder Career Success Cycle and a host of resources available at the Business Career Centre.

Be ready to hit the ground running in your career by combining your academic studies with practical, paid work experience in your chosen field.

Career development is a core part of the BCom curriculum. COMM 202 is a mandatory course presented by BCom Career Managers that equips students with the skills and tools necessary to land summer internships, part-time employment, volunteer and post-graduation job opportunities. You'll learn about cover letter and resume writing, networking and information interviews, as well as about the recruitment opportunities and resources available to you through the Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre.

The Business Career Centre invests significant time and resources to develop relationships with employers, from dynamic start-ups to big global brands. As a UBC BCom student you’ll be able to participate in:

• Company information sessions
  Dozens of companies host recruiting sessions on campus during the school year. These events are a great way to learn about different organizations, find out about job opportunities and network with prospective employers.
   
• Industry Exchange events
  Industry Exchange events give you an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to work in a wide range of industries, such as Marketing, Finance, and Consulting. These events are also an opportunity to learn about different types of positions as well as different companies, and to network with professionals in the field.
• Student-run events
  Career-related events and conferences are also run by the Commerce Undergraduate Society and student clubs.

Advance your career with the help of an experienced industry professional. The style and format of the programs vary; some are geared at getting you recruitment-ready, others are skills focused. 

The Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre hosts a wide range of workshops and events to help you clarify your career goals and get the skills you need to succeed in the job market, including job finding clubs and workshops on resume and cover letter writing, networking, interviewing, personal branding and negotiations.

The David Lam Management Research Library has a wide range of resources to help you research industries, companies, and job opportunities. The library website complements these activities with a powerful research tool that provides remote access to an array of databases and resources. To help you find the information you need, the library's staff offer individualized instruction on using the many available tools.

As a UBC Sauder alumni, your career support doesn't end at graduation. As an alum, you have lifelong access to career support, including programming, events, and resources to build your skills, make connections, and advance your career.