Category Archives: Careers

A few spaces left! RSVP to attend Russell Garrett’s virtual Career Series workshop: Creating, Building & Maintaining Relationships on Tuesday, September 27th 4:45pm – 6:15pm PST.

Job searching is a process that involves many things. Having the correct mind-set and employing the right strategies makes a huge difference a job seekers success. So many candidates become frustrated with the results they are having not realizing that it is their approach that is their greatest obstacle – not the job market or the employers themselves.

Networking and making meaningful contacts in the realm of business, with companies, Public Practice Firms and their staff are key to becoming known in a sea of candidates and increase your chances of landing employment.

Identify ways to engage individuals to learn about your targeted industry, make contact successfully, create relationships and secure employment. See how you can increase your success when you meet new network contacts proactively or meet campus recruiting reps, managers and staff during campus events, office hours, info sessions, company events and student club activities.

This workshop will be hosted online from 4:45 to 6:15 pm PST and registration will be open until 11:59 pm on Sunday, September 25th.

RSVP on COOL here!

Reminder – Careers in Accounting workshop series starts on Tuesday, September 20th with Workshop 1 (Career Research & Action Plan)

As a reminder, we are offering a 7-part workshop series this term, which starts on Tuesday, September 20th. This workshop series is comprised of 7 sequential workshops that will take you through each step of the career planning process, starting on September 20th, corresponding to one or more of our Career Toolkits. Not sure how to get started on the accounting career path? Don’t miss this opportunity for tailored guidance and exclusive tips to start you on your way!

Workshop 1 will focus on career research and developing an action plan to kick off a process of learning that will
empower you to navigate your next and any eventual career changes you may make. Putting the right pieces in place now will make the difference between your success or lack of it if your preparation lacks specific planning.

Understanding your strengths, values and motivators is a great foundation to begin your career planning, identifying your next career goal and reaching it in a timely fashion. Discover the best ways to pursue that goal through research,
gathering information and self-evaluation which will lead you to motivation, decision and action!

If your plan is not in place, is still in formation, you feel stuck, or if you need to define your goal and plans better, this workshop will give you the tools and process to get you there. You will be able to review important areas including your growth mindset, emotional intelligence and your alignment with the labour market and your potential career target.

This workshop will be fully virtual and will be held from 4:45 to 6:15 pm PT and registration will be open until 11:59 pm pm on Monday, September 19th.

Register now for DAP’s Careers in Accounting workshop series – starts September 20th

Join DAP career coach, Russell Garrett, for DAP’s upcoming Careers in Accounting workshop series starting September 20th. This workshop series is comprised of 7 sequential workshops that will take you through each step of the career planning process, starting on September 20th, corresponding to one or more of our Career Toolkits. Not sure how to get started on the accounting career path? Don’t miss this opportunity for tailored guidance and exclusive tips to start you on your way!

All of the workshops will be held in-person at 4:45 to 6:15 pm PT, with an option to attend online for those who are unable to attend in-person. Registration for all 7 workshops is now open on COOL where you will have the option to select the in-person workshop or the online workshop (please make sure to only select one of the two for each workshop date).

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Online Event | UBC Sauder CFA Exam Prep Information Session – Wed Sep 14, 4:30pm PT

Preparing for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) exams can be daunting. Join Darren Degraaf, UBC instructor and CFA® charterholder, to learn about UBC CFA Exam Prep designed to help you master the skills to succeed on exam day.

Date: Wednesday September 14, 2022
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm PT
Location: Online (Zoom)

Register for the event now.