Exam Strategies: Avoid Anxiety, Prepare Effectively, & Perform Your Best (Online Workshop)

Don’t Worry!  We’re Here to Help!

Walk in AND out of your exam feeling confident!  Tests, exams, and studying: can’t escape ‘em. So learn how to prepare well in advance and gain confidence in test-writing.  Learn more here!

Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/examstudy-prep/

Getting to the Point: Note-Taking Strategies for the University Student (Online Workshop)

Do You Really Know How to Take Good Notes?

Notes are another inescapable part of university education. However, the Chapman Learning Commons shares with you some different methods that may actually make you *gasp* enjoy note-taking!  Tried and true methods that students actually use.

Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/note-taking/

Time Management For University Students: Realistic Tools for Real Students (Online Workshop)

Need Help Managing Your Time?

Not enough time in the day? Wasting a lot of time online? Pull too many all-nighters? Getting better at managing your time is easier than you think! We promise!

Click here to participate in this online workshop–available to you anytime, any day–through the Chapman Learning Commons: http://learningcommons.ubc.ca/time-management/

Resume Clinic (In-Person Workshop)

When:

Fall Schedule:

  • Wednesday, September 5: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
  • Thursday, September 6: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
  • Thursday, September 20: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Monday, September 24: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 10: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Thursday, October 18: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday, October 24: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Where: UBC Career Services, in Brock Hall

At the 1-hour long resume clinics, you will receive a short presentation on resume basics, and then get feedback on your resume and cover letters in a small group setting. We encourage you to arrive at UBC Career Services, 1036 Brock Hall at least 5 to 15 minutes early, as space is limited. Please bring a paper copy of your resume and/or cover letter as well as a copy of any job posting to which you may be applying. Because students will be working in groups, it is challenging to accommodate laptops during the clinics. For more information: http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/resume-advising/

One-on-One Resume Advising (Activity-Based Experience)

When: 

  • Mondays:  2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Tuesdays: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm | 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Wednesdays: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Thursdays: 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Where: UBC Career Services, in Brock Hall

Meet with a Career Peer (part of our UBC Peer Programs network!) for 30 minutes of individual feedback on your resume. No need to make an appointment – just sign up for the next available session each day at UBC Career Services, 1036 Brock Hall.  Please bring a paper copy of your resume and/or cover letter as well as a copy of any job posting to which you may be applying. To get the most out of your 30-minute session, bring a list of questions for the Career Peer.  For more information: http://www.students.ubc.ca/careers/students/get-career-guidance/resume-advising/