UBC Science Co-op offers workshops for students to enhance their skills in resume and cover letter writing, and other skills. (We also offer an Employers Panel periodically to give students an idea of the types of employers and work term placements that are available.)
The Co-op Administration & Workshop Fee of $261.75 s due August 15, 2021, for newly admitted students (payable upon acceptance into the Co-op Program). Students who do not pay by the deadline will not have access to job postings on Scope. Online payment is accepted via credit or debit cards.
Pay Online
You can also view the workshop curriculum on Canvas.
Canvas
Co-op Workshops
International Students
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Session Details |
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International Student Advisor
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International students in UBC Science Co-op must have a valid work permit to legally work in Canada. The Co-op Work Permit Self-paced Application Review through Canvas walks you through a pre-recorded, step-by-step instructions to complete the application at your own pace.
You may use this guide if you are accepted to a UBC Co-op program and are:
- Physically inside Canada with a valid study permit, or
- Currently outside Canada and waiting for a decision on the initial study permit application
Register here: https://canvas.ubc.ca/enroll/8WRXD6 to access great resources tailored specifically to your situation.
International Student Advising will also be hosting a Q&A session for any additional questions you may have, please register here to attend the session below.
Co-op Work Permit Q&A Session
Monday, August 16, 2021
11:00am PST
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Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Computational Intelligence and Design
| Coordinator |
Session Details |
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Betty Cho
Girish Chandra A.
Lindsay (Ward) Grant
Constance Wun
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Location: Zoom (Online)
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TBD
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Welcome: Introduction and Orientation
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TBD
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Making Your Resumes Stand Out |
| TBD |
Writing Easy and Eye-Catching Cover Letters
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| TBD |
Facing Interviews with Confidence
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| TBD |
1-1 Resume & Cover Letter Review with your Coordinator |
| TBD |
Interview Practice (In Pairs) with your Coordinator
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| TBD |
Gearing Up for the Job Search – Best Practices, Strategies and Tips |
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Choose 1 of 3 Sessions
TBD
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Technical Interviews - Gulp! Practice with Real Co-op Employers |
| TBD |
Empower Yourself about Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment |
| TBD |
Successfully Transitioning from School to Work |
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| Coordinator |
Session Details |
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Math and Stats
Eva Busova
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Location: Zoom Online
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Tuesday, July 6th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to Co-op: Orientation
Zoom @ https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033 Passcode: 808428)
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Thursday, July 8th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Effective Resume Writing
*Follow up: 1 to 1 Resume review - Aug 25-Sept 1
Zoom @ https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033 Passcode: 808428)
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Tuesday, July 13th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Cover Letters That Get You An Interview
*Follow up: 1 to 1 Cover Letter review - Aug 25-Sept 1
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Thursday, July 15th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Interview Like a Pro!
*1 to 1 Mock interview - Sept 2-10
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Tuesday, July 20th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Job Search Strategies for Success
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Various dates/times
Registration required
Select one session only
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Technical Interviews
- Session 1: TBD
- Session 2: TBD
- Session 3: TBD
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Thursday, July 22nd
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Bullying, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Tuesday, July 27th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Transition to Workplace and Successful Co-op
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Tuesday, July 29th
5:30-7:00 PM PDT
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Live Co-op Employer & Student Panel
Zoom @https://ubc.zoom.us/my/ebusova (Meeting ID: 355 836 5033
Passcode: 808428)
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Engineering Physics
| Coordinator |
Session Details |
| Safder Raza |
Location: Zoom Online
| TBD |
Welcome Orientation and
Resume and Cover Letter Modules
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| TBD |
Interview Workshop
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Life Sciences
| Coordinator |
Session Details |
| Yas Azarpajouh |
Location: Zoom Online
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Tue, August 31
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Orientation and Co-op Process/ Introduction to Scope
Via Zoom
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Wed, September 1
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Co-op Resume
Via Zoom
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Thu, September 2
1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Co-op Cover Letter and Review
Via Zoom
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Sat, September 11
10:00am - 12:30pm
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Interview and Job Search Workshop
Via Zoom
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Sat, October 16
10:00am - 12:30pm
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Transition Into the Workplace/Discrimination and Harassment Workshop
Via Zoom
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| Eva Busova |
Location: Zoom Online
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Upcoming Dates TBA
November/December
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Workshop
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Upcoming Dates TBA
November/December
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Workshop |
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| Rob Driscoll |
Location: Zoom
| TBD |
Welcome Orientation |
| TBD |
Interview Skills & Job Search Strategies |
| TBD |
Transition to the Workplace & Work Term Requirements |
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| Ellen Evangelista |
Location: Zoom Online
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TBD
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Welcome Orientation, Resumes and Cover Letters
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TBD
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Interviews and Job Search
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TBD
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Discrimination, Bullying and Harassment |
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TBD
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"My Co-op Experience" Student Panel Q&A |
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TBD
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Transition and Success in the Workplace |
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| Barb Seredick |
Location: Zoom Online
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Tue, August 24
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Co-op Orientation |
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Wed, August 25
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Resume Bootcamp |
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Thur, August 26
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Cover Letter Bootcamp |
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Tues, August 31
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Job Search Strategies Part 1 |
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Tues, September 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Interview Skills Part 1
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Tues, September 21
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Job Search Strategies
& Interview Skills Part 2
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Tues, September 28
6:00pm- 7:00pm
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Bullying, Harassment and
Discrimination
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Tues, October 5
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Work Term Requirements &
Transition to the Workplace
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Biotechnology Students Only
Location: Zoom Online
| TBD |
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Topics
- Introduction to UBC portion of the Biotechnology Co-op program
- Program Timeline, Terms and Conditions,
- SCOPE overview, applications
- Resume and Cover Letters
- Term Requirements -site visits, term assignments
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Physical Sciences
| Coordinator |
Session Details |
| Dr. Javed Iqbal |
Location: Online, Zoom
| TBD |
Introduction to Co-op |
| TBD |
Interview Skills I |
| TBD |
Interview Skills II |
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