Learn about yourself

Register for Job Shadowing to connect with professionals in your field of interest 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—such as the Black Alumni Mentorship Program—to connect with mentors who share your lived experiences and can support your personal, academic, and professional growth. If you have questions about the program, connect with Modele Kuforiji at mod.kuforiji@utoronto.ca.

Student Life’s Mentorship & Peer Programs also provide engagement opportunities for African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian, and First-Generation students, helping to promote academic and career wellness while fostering belonging and community. If you have questions about this programming, contact Adonica Huggins at adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca.

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.

Take advantage of drop-in centres for language help or further hone your language skills through a French-speaking café.

Take the ‘Languages in the City’ service-learning course to improve language skills in nursing homes and with other community partners.

Gain research experience through a 299 research course or an assistantship with a professor.

Gain experience working in a school through a 485 internship course.

Take study abroad or summer abroad courses, including a third year abroad in Nice.