Career-Building Part 2: From Resume to Interview to Job

Whether you pursue a career in academia or not, this may a good time to re-evaluate and update your career plan. Developing your career path is a process, and it begins with YOU. This workshop, part of a 2-part series on Career Building, offers practical career exploration tools and inspirational perspectives to help you position yourself for professional life after your Postdoctoral Fellowship.

Workshop Two: From Resume to Interview to Job

Once you’ve clarified some key values, interests and skills that provide some direction for the next career move, it’s time for action. This workshop provides practical strategies and perspectives to help you prepare for a successful job search. This workshop will help you to:

• Apply principles of successful networking, including conducting informational interviews
• Develop a resume format preferred by HR managers, and how they differ from CV’s
• Create a concise personal introduction statement for use in networking, resumes and interviews
• Develop job interview strategies that will help you stand out and succeed

About the Facilitator

Gregg Taylor, CHRP, CCDP, Founding President, BC Career Development Association. Gregg Taylor has over 18 years experience as a career & employment specialist. His background bridges the career counselling and HR worlds with expertise in business consulting, career counselling, coaching, and workshop training. Gregg has developed and facilitated career and job search programs for a wide range of audiences and has received excellent reviews for this workshop in previous terms here at UBC.

Registration

Registration is required- please sign up online. Those successfully registered will receive a confirmation email from the PDFO one week prior to the event.