Career Toolkits

The Information you need to kick-start your career

The Business Career Centre has designed Career Toolkits specifically for UBC Sauder students to develop career-ready skills employers are looking for. Based on competencies defined by hundreds of employers, as well as career development expertise from UBC Sauder’s Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre, these toolkits give you the resources to feel comfortable, confident, and capable in your career with everything you need to be successful to find your ideal career.

The Career Toolkits aren’t a magic bullet: you won’t get a job by simply reading each one cover-to-cover. But, if you commit to doing the exercises with authenticity, effort, and follow through, you will discover your path, find your ideal career, and get hired.

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Strengths, Values, Motivators Toolkit

Why self-awareness is key to your career DNA.

SMART Career Goals Toolkit

How to set and achieve your personal and professional goals.

Career Mindset & Emotional Intelligence Toolkit

Develop two critical career skills: EQ and a growth mindset.

Career Research Toolkit

Tools and resources available to help you explore different careers of interest.

LinkedIn & Online Presence Toolkit

Develop your online brand using social media, particularly LinkedIn.

Networking & Informational Interviews Toolkit

Make connections and learn about potential career paths.

Role Alignment Toolkit

Ensure your career goals are aligned with your background and values.

Work & Volunteer Experience Toolkit

Confirm you have the experience needed for the career you want.

Resume Toolkit

Communicate your transferable skills from your experience and education.

Cover Letter Toolkit

Use stories to demonstrate that you have the skills and desire for the job.

Interview Skills Toolkit

Design your pitch and tell your story in a face-to-face conversation.

Navigating the Offer Toolkit

Review employment standards and be prepared for salary negotiation.

How to use Career Toolkits:

Start with the competencies that resonate with you most, regardless of the order. There is no one linear path to your career.
Already taken COMM 202? The toolkits complement everything we do at the career centre, including COMM 202: Career Fundamentals. Use them to refresh the skills you developed in class and take them to the next level to find your ideal career.
Designed to fit your busy lives. Download the toolkits and work through the content at your own pace. The goal is to empower you to take your career development into your own hands outside of the classroom and outside of the Henry Angus building.
Stuck on where to begin? Start with you. A meaningful career aligns with your values, strengths and interests. Understanding that is a good first step in your career journey. Consider starting with the Strengths, Values and Motivators Toolkit.

Questions?

Contact your BCom Careers Team. We're always here to help.

Email: bcomcareers@sauder.ubc.ca
Phone: 604.822.6479
In-person: HA 155

Why Use the Career Toolkits?

"The toolkits provided me with everything I needed to know for my first job search. It was a great resource for FAQs and it helped me format my resume, write coffee chat follow up emails, and refine my LinkedIn profile. I highly recommend you use these toolkits as a foundation for your job search!" - Agnes T., Marketing Student