What is the the ‘Beyond Linked-In’ Portfolio Workshop Series?

Student voices have been heard. We know that it is really hard to transition from university to a job, that there is not a lot of support to be had, and that you would like some help forging a path forward. This year UBC Sociology is trying something new. It is a pilot study – an experiment – and we are looking for a few people (Sociology Majors) who want to participate.

Beyond Linked-In offers students a way of showcasing your talents, abilities, interests, and capabilities to the world and especially to people who have the power to hire you. Kerry Greer is working with people from across the university to design and implement a year-long workshop series for Sociology majors, so when they graduate from UBC they have clarity around their next steps, and have a thoughtful, curated site with examples of the kind of work that they are capable of producing.  Students will construct an “e-portfolio” or a digital resume, with solid evidence of their ability.

We are looking for students who are interested in exploring this further. We will have an information session in September, where students can learn more about the Beyond Linked-In workshop series, and students who are interested in pursuing this will be expected to participate in a series of five additional workshops where they will build the technical skills to create an e-portfolio while clarifying their career goals.

Some students have asked whether this is appropriate for people who are planning on going to grad school or a professional program. The answer is YES. Learning how to present yourself to the world in a strategic way is an essential skill. You already do this on social media, but this workshop will help you refocus these skills and develop a professional persona to present to future employers AND graduate school committees.

Students in their 3rd and 4th year will be given priority, students in their 2nd year are welcome to participate if room is available.

Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 2pm and September 22nd at 10am in ANSO 2107.