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Articles & Sample Cover Letters
This guide written by UBC Student Services highlights how to better articulate your experiences on your resume and cover letter.
Grad Students Cover Letter Examples
This webpage contains multiple sample cover letters for Graduate students in different fields of interest.
Engineering Cover Letter Toolkit
Explore an existing cover letter toolkit exclusively for Engineering students.
External Resources
A UBC portal that opens you up to a world of career events, workshops and jobs offered in and around UBC.
The UBC Career Centre is a valuable resource for UBC students, offering guidance and support as to navigate various industries. They provide advising sessions, workshops, and opportunities to connect with alumni and employers and resources necessary for career building and professional development.
Chapman Learning Commons Resources
Related Toolkits
This guide written by UBC Student Services highlights how to better articulate your experiences on your resume and cover letter.
Online Courses and Videos
A platform that provides short courses and videos that can help you develop employable skills and training courses in areas of interest.
Your Turn
Take a look at the next steps when applying for jobs and learn how to better prepare yourself for interviews. Try using a chatbot such as ChatGPT or MS Copilot to engage in a discussion on cover letter writing and career development. Here are some prompts to get you started:
- Act as a career advisor and provide me with 5 key strategies for crafting a standout cover letter that grabs the employer’s attention.
- How might the content and tone of my cover letter differ depending on the industry or type of job I’m applying for? Let’s explore some examples to tailor my approach.
- Act as an editor and provide feedback on a draft of my cover letter. What are some areas of improvement, and how can I enhance the clarity and impact of my message?
- Let’s brainstorm creative ways to showcase my skills and experiences in the cover letter. How can I effectively demonstrate my qualifications while still maintaining a professional tone?
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