What is out there?
In the vast sea of information that surrounds us, navigating the waters of career opportunities can often feel overwhelming. Yet, within this abundance lies immense potential—untapped opportunities waiting to be discovered. "What is Out There?" is not just a question but a call to embark on a journey of exploration and self-discovery
In this spirit of exploration and possibility, we invite you to consider these strategies to exploring career uncertainty and possibilities:
- Attend a Career Exploration Program
- Connect with Alumni
- Talk to People Working in Your Field of Interest
- Talk to a Career Educator or Peer Advisor
- Volunteer or Join a Club
1. Attend a Career Exploration Program
The more you connect with professionals working in the career you are exploring, the more you will learn about whether it’s a good fit for you. Connecting with professionals is a great way to explore careers and expand your options in our changing world.
Go ahead, explore!
- Job Shadowing
- In the Field
- Dream Job Academy
- Career Chats
- Alumni Career Chats
- Mock Interviews with Employers
- U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees
- Research Catalogue
- Employer recruitment information sessions and pop-up booths
- Career Fairs
- Industry Spotlights
- My Career Story
- Identities @ Work
And so much more
2. Connect with alumni and network
- Join the U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees today! It is a career networking platform for the whole U of T community. With more than 3,000 alumni professionals across many fields, students and recent graduates like you can seek out career advice any time and from anywhere. Monthly webinars with alumni deliver learning around best practices in the workplace.
- Explore Career Navigator and connect with U of T alumni. The University of Toronto Career Exploration & Education built the Career Navigator website to help our students with career research and planning. Career Navigator connects a strong network of Alumni who, when they share their stories, provide examples of all that is possible with a University of Toronto degree.
- Attend a Networking Strategies Workshop. Networking allows you to gather information about your career questions and establish connections with people who share your professional interests. Attend this workshop to learn how to connect and network with professionals in ways that feel comfortable and authentic.- Register on Career & Co-curricular Learning Network
3. Talk to people working in your field of interest
Our career exploration programs connect you with career professionals. You can ask questions and learn the latest about careers, companies and industries.
Job Shadowing: Short-term opportunities to explore careers by shadowing a community professional.
In the Field: Go on a field trip to an organization and meet professionals from a range of departments.
Next Steps Conference: Meet over 150 Arts & Science alumni to learn what you can do with your degree.
Industry Spotlights: Network with professionals working in industry-specific careers.
Career fairs: Meet with recruiters, hiring managers and employees from Canada’s top employers and global organizations.
4. Talk to Career educator or peer advisor
Book a one-on-one career advising appointment with a career educator or peer advisor if you are exploring your options, looking for work or considering graduate school.
We can help you put a strategy in place!
- Pre-booked appointments (30 min) are available to book up to one week in advance.
- Just-in-time (30 min) appointments are available to book by 10:30 a.m. on the day before the appointment is held.
Contact Career Exploration & Education through the online chat and log in to the Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx) to book your appointment with the St. George Career Exploration & Education team.
You could also come to Career Support Drop-ins in person every Thursday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m and speak with a career educator or peer advisor.
5. Volunteer or join a club
U of T has over a thousand clubs. They cater to diverse interests like academia, gaming, social causes, sustainability, cultural dialogue, dance and film-making. Search for clubs through the Student Organization Portal website.
Want some inspiration? Avant-garde filmmaker Atom Egoyan (B.A., Trinity College, Hon DSL, Hon LLD) speaks about how getting caught up with the film board at Hart House while pursuing a degree in international relations influenced his career as a filmmaker.
The Centre for Community Partnerships also hosts a variety of programs that allow you to engage with the community.
To explore more volunteer opportunities, check out the following websites:
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