Career Peer Advisors
Have a quick career question? Career Peer Advisors are back!
We look forward to seeing you!
Career Peer Advisors are a team of senior BCom students from different options who can offer a unique viewpoint on campus involvement and work experiences.
They are trained by BCom Career Strategists on many aspects of the job search and application process. As senior students who have been in your position before, Career Peer Advisors can point you in the right direction. If you’re feeling stuck, they’re here to help!
Talk to a Career Peer Advisor about:
- Getting involved on campus
- Option choice
- Club, Co-op, & job applications
- Interview Prep
Come talk to a Career Peer Advisor during Drop-in:
- When: Weekdays from 11 am – 2 pm, during the academic year
- Where: CPA Hall, outside the Business Career Centre (HA 155)
Or, book a 1:1 coaching & advising appointment with a Career Peer Advisor through COOL during the academic year.
Book an appointment now on COOL
Meet the Career Peer Advisors
About Julia: She is a fifth year Accounting student who has taken part in a variety of experiences at UBC Sauder. Julia has worked as a TA for COMM 101 and 204, and involved herself in organizations such as UBC Accounting Club, Sauder LIFT, NSCC, UBC TACS, and the CUS.
Fun Fact: Outside of school, you can find Julia trying out new restaurants, planning her next travel spot, and watching a Canucks game!
Ask Julia About: Case competitions, Accounting jobs with Big 4's and mid-sized firms, and TA roles
About Bella: She is a fourth year Marketing and BTM student who has been an active member of Sauder clubs including CUSVM, JDC West, NSCC, Spark, and UBCMA and contract roles with the school such as CLC Communication Coach and COMM 464 TA.
Fun Fact: Bella loves jigsaw puzzles, trying new restaurants, and travelling!
Ask Bella About: Marketing and Consulting roles, case competitions, and contract roles.
About Isabella: She is a fourth-year Accounting student who has been involved on campus through CUS Sustainability, the LIFT program, and as a Teaching Assistant for COMM 293 and BAAC 551.
Fun Fact: Outside of academics, you'll catch her at the dance studio, working out, and watching crime shows and medical dramas on Netflix!
Ask Isabella About: Working in audit and management consulting, biotech, and consumer marketing.
About Claire: She is a fourth year marketing student also pursuing her concentration and sustainability and social impact. During her studies, she has interned at L'Oreal and Arc'teryx in addition to being part of various clubs.
Fun Fact: In her personal life, Claire takes care of a Shibu Inu dog, makes pottery, thrifts, and goes bouldering!
Ask Claire About: Digital marketing, brand marketing, and commerce community.
About Gong: She is a fourth-year OBHR student who has been an active member of the CUS since her first year. She has worked with their team as an Event Facilitator, Equity Advisor, HR Director and UBC Sauder EDI Committee.
Fun Fact: Outside of school and work, she is a music performer, tarot card reader, and ancient Chinese poetry writer!
Ask Gong About: Talent Management, OBHR, and EDI.
About Kevin: He is a fifth-year BUCS student with experience across software engineering and technical sales. He has also been involved with UBCMA, UBCMA Studios, UBC Esports, NSCC, Enactus UBC, and the BUCS Team.
Fun Fact: Outside of school and work (the serious stuff) Kevin enjoys learning magic tricks, training Muay Thai, and cooking!
Ask Kevin About: Hackathons, UBC Clubs, and working at TELUS, Trulioo, ICBC and a cybersecurity start-up
About Helaina: She is a fourth-year Finance student interested in macroeconomics, monetary policy, and portfolio construction. At Sauder, she has been involved with UBC Portfolio Management Foundation and has been a TA for COMM 298 and COMM 370.
Fun Fact: Outside of academics, she enjoys skiing, swimming, and spending time outdoors!
Ask Helaina About: Goldman Sachs, being a TA, and Trading.
About Celeste: She is a fourth-year Finance student with experience across multiple areas of finance. She is also a recipient of the International Major Entrance Scholarship and has participated in six mentorship programs at UBC Sauder and is deeply committed to giving back to the community.
Fun Fact: Outside of school, you’ll often find her cooking, cycling, or swimming!
Ask Celeste About: Wealth management, investment banking, and relationship management.
About Bianca: She is a fifth-year Finance and Business Technology Management international student from Italy. At UBC she has been heavily involved in UBC sororities, as a UBC Sauder Co-op mentor, and on the executive team of UBCFA.
Fun Fact: Outside of work she loves to try out new restaurants, go to yoga classes and traveling the world!
Ask Bianca About: Project management, strategy, data analytics, and Philanthropy.
Want to hear more about why you should meet with a Career Peer Advisor? Check out this short video!
Why meet with a Career Peer Advisor?
"I like meeting with the Career Peer Advisors because they’re senior students who’ve been in my shoes and can offer a student perspective by sharing their experiences. They helped me choose my option, decide if I should pursue Co-op, and they suggested how I could make the most out of my undergrad experience. They also provided resume, cover letter, and interview tips to help me become a more competitive applicant." - Jennifer T., Marketing Student