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. Prior groups have explored the work environments at YMCA social services and SickKids hospital.

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.

Participate in the Alumni Mentorship Program available for 3rd and 4th year students. 
 

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.

Attend socials, graduate school seminars and other events addressing career development organized by the Psychology Students Association.

Explore the Careers in Psychology section of the Psychology website.

Enroll in the 299 Research Opportunity Program, or volunteer in a lab to gain hands-on research experience.

Learn about research and lab positions on the Psychology website and join the undergraduate listserv to hear of opportunities to get involved and work with faculty members and others.

In your second year, develop superior writing skills through the WIT program.