Learn about yourself

Register for Job Shadowing to connect with professionals in your field of interest, like a computer science alum who is in Financial Insurance at Sunlife Financial, through a half- or full-day placement that helps clarify your goals and explore career paths. 

Attend an In the Field program to meet professionals working in various roles within one organization.

Find a Work Study Position to apply your academic skills in paid, on-campus roles that offer hands-on experience and insight into career possibilities.

Join a career workshop or small group conversation to explore options, understand your strengths, and plan for your future. Visit the Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx) for more information.

Build Your Network

Find the University of Toronto on LinkedIn and connect with peers, professionals, and alumni who can support your career journey. 

Access U of T's Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees —an online networking platform with over 12,000 students and alumni—to exchange career advice, attend webinars, and explore career paths through one-on-one conversations.

Join networking events, panels, and career fairs through CLNx to connect with employers and alumni for career advice, informational interviews, and referrals. 

Volunteer opportunities are a great ways to expand your connections and gain industry insight.

Explore identity-focused mentorship opportunities—like the Black Alumni Mentorship Program—to connect with mentors who share your lived experiences and can support your personal, academic, and professional growth. Student Life's Mentorship & Peer Programs also offer a range of identity-focused student engagement opportunities for Latin American, Southeast Asian, African Black Caribbean, and First Generation students to support academic and career wellness and foster a sense of belonging and community. 

During On Campus Recruitment, attend information sessions with employers looking to recruit students and graduates. 
 

Explore Your Program

Explore your area of study by connecting with faculty and peers and finding opportunities that enrich your academic and professional journey.

Talk to professors to better understand your discipline and identify meaningful learning experiences.

Get involved in student groups and leadership roles to spark new ideas, expand your perspective, and open unexpected opportunities.

Take advantage of faculty advising and support services, and explore internships through professional associations to gain hands-on experience in your field.

Connect with alumni from Computer Science through the CompSci Connect Network. 

Attend technical seminars or participate in the U of T Hack-a-thon or other programming competitions.

Take advantage of the Undergraduate Summer Research Program to build skills and experience.

Join a student group based on your interests to build your network and transferable skills.

Apply to the Arts and Science Internship Program (ASIP), where you will complete Professional Development programming plus a minimum of 12 and maximum of 20 months of paid, full-time, academically related work experience.