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In The Field

In The Field offers an opportunity to learn about different careers in an industry by visiting an organization’s workplace. Join us for a small group visit to an organization where you will:

  • Explore a range of potential careers within an industry by hearing the career stories of employees.
  • Build your network by connecting with professionals from a range of departments and roles.
  • See what a typical workday looks like, understand workplace cultures and get a sense of the work and priorities of the organization via a workplace tour.

It is a valuable opportunity to get to see the inside of a company, meet its people and learn about their unique career stories.

All In the Field sessions are open to:

  • Students from all disciplines
  • Graduate students, including Masters and PhDs
  • Recent alumni (up to 2 years post-convocation date)

Registration is first-come, first-served.  Registrants have the option of joining a waitlist and may gain a registration spot due to cancellations.

In the Field visits take place throughout the year.

  • Expect each session to include a tour of the host organization’s workplace, opportunities to learn and connect with a diversity of staff members representing diverse career fields and open networking time with company staff.
  • U of T Career Exploration staff will be present to support our participants at each session and will facilitate important career learning reflection sessions.
  • Each session will be a half-day experience (between 3 to 4 hours in length) and we will visit organization within the downtown Toronto core.  All locations will be accessible via TTC.
  • Depending on the host organization, you may also be invited to optional social or professional experiences.  This could include things like company social mixers, board meetings, or product demos.  Review the event description of each session on CLNx to learn more.

To prepare you for each session Career Exploration staff will send email reminders, session agendas, and any other information related to the host organization.

Enhance Your In the Field Learning Experiences

The Career Exploration team has created valuable pre and post event learning resources which will enhance your overall In the Field experience.  Utilizing these resources is not mandatory for participation, but we strongly encourage you to review them.

Pre-Event Workbook: Know Yourself: Identity your Core Workplace Values (PDF)

Post-Event Workbook: Self-Reflection Career Insights (PDF)

Register on CLNx.

  1. Log in to CLNx.
  2. Click on Events & Workshops.
  3. Click on St. George.
  4. Select Career Exploration & Education. In The Field events will be posted there.

Watch Using the CLNx: Registering for events for more instruction.

If you have registered for an In the Field session but can no longer make it, please prioritize cancelling your registration via CLNx.  You can also let us know via email at careerexploration@utoronto.ca.

Host students at your space

Please reach out to careerexploration@utoronto.ca if you are interested in hosting U of T students at your organization.

Host Benefits

In the Field visits are an opportunity to meet talented, diverse students and recent graduates who are actively engaged in their career exploration journeys.

While an In the Field session is first and foremost an experiential learning opportunity for our participants, we do hold space for our organization hosts to share information about relevant internships, co-op positions and early career job opportunities.

Host Logistics and Commitment

  • In the Field visits last between three to four hours in your workplace.
  • We require hosts to have the appropriate space and resources to accommodate between 25 to 35 students.
  • In the Field sessions are always accompanied and supported by U of T Career Exploration staff, but will require collaborative planning and event facilitation contributions from the host organization, as well.

We take into consideration the following:

  • The workplace proximity and accessibility for University of Toronto students at St George campus.
  • The diversity of career opportunities which can be profiled at each organization.
  • The organizations attention and commitment to EDIA and workplace wellness initiatives.

In the Field Host Guide

View and download our In the Field Host Guide (PDF) for information and tips on preparing for a visit.

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned for upcoming events.

Snapshots from In the Field

Students attending the Jack.org In the Field Welcome session.
Jack.org Welcome Session
Students attending the Jack.org In the Field breakout session.
Jack.org Breakout Session
Students attending the Tadiem In the Field Welcome session.
Tadiem Welcome Session
Students attending the Tadiem In the Field breakout session.
Tadiem Breakout Session
Students attending the Kobo In the Field Introduction session.
Kobo Intro Talk
  • Rakuten Kobo
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Jack.org
  • Tadiem
  • Princess Margaret Cancer Hospital
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Ripley’s Aquarium
  • Burgundy Asset Management
  • UHN
  • Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
  • Google
  • Toronto Community Housing
  • City of Toronto
  • Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
  • And more…

Check Out Other Related Programs

Once you complete In The Field, consider taking part in the Job Shadowing Program which allows deeper insight into a particular role.