Jobs

Graduate school is not the only career option

S.T.A.R. TALK

A video recording series that aims to bring experts from various sectors to share insights on cutting-edge R&D, emerging issues, and career advice related to Sustainability, Technology, Advocacy, and Resilience (S.T.A.R.)

Skill Development

• A curated list of anecdotes, reflections, and advice for "soft skills" development (is updated from time to time)

• Networking

  • [Podcast] Tried-and-True Networking Tips from Decades of Experience. (One ofthe best podcast episodes on networking tips I've ever listened to)

Tools for career planning:

• https://grow.google/career-dreamer/: Explore your career possibilities (only available in USA, as of Apr 2025)

At UBC

There are many opportunities available to you as a UBC student. Be proactive!

• Sustainability Scholars Program

• Work-Learn Program (Tips: contact the professor you want to work with, long before the deadline of job posting, to discuss the possibility of creating a position that fits your mutual interest)

• NSERC Undergraduate Student Research Awards (Same tips, see above)

• Networking events

  • BPI Research Day (typically in May)

  • BPI Connect (typically in December)

Entry level jobs

Getting your foot in the door is very important!

• Summer Research Internship (advanced undergrad, graduate students) at Resources for the Future

  • All internships will be conducted in RFF’s offices in Washington, DC.

What to plan for after a few years of experience

You may face a different challenge: finding your career's next stop.

• Clean Energy Leadership Insitute Fellow: 3+ year working experience, US only

Interview preparation

Every detail matters

What's your routine before important interviews?

• Understanding the STAR Interview Format