Career Workshops
We offer workshops both in person and online to support you with career exploration, further education and the job search! Visit Folio for detailed workshop descriptions and registration information.
You can also request customized career support for groups of 20 or more University of Toronto students in the classroom, in residence, within learning communities and for clubs and organizations.
Our Flexible Futures Programming for Graduate Students offers a wide range of career-related programs, workshops, customized sessions and consultations year-round for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
What can I do with my degree(s)?
You are continuously developing essential and transferable skills through your academic, co-curricular, volunteer, and paid experience. This session will help you learn how to identify and articulate these skills and feel more confident in communicating your experiences to professionals and employers.
This workshop is offered online and in person.
Graduating soon and wondering what’s next? You are not alone.
This workshop is designed to help you navigate the uncertainty of career transitions with confidence. We’ll talk about ways to manage worry around career uncertainty, maintain hope and optimism, and take action toward your goals. You’ll learn practical job search tools and resources alongside innovative approaches that move beyond online applications and help you uncover hidden opportunities. You’ll also explore options for further education and discover a decision-making model to guide your choices.
Join us to get practical approaches and feel empowered for the next chapter!
This workshop is offered online.
What about further education?
Most graduate programs require that you create a personal statement or letter of intent to communicate your intentions and interests for applying to the program. This session will introduce key components to incorporate into a successful personal statement, and through reviewing samples we’ll discuss and identify a writing and editing strategy to help you effectively create your own statement.
This workshop is co-facilitated by staff from Career Exploration & Education and a Writing Centre; it can be used as credit towards the completion of Writing Plus.
This workshop is offered online.
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- Do you need a CV or resume for further education program applications?
- Not sure how to effectively write either to make a good case for your program admission materials?
Attend this session to learn about the differences between a CV and a resume, to determine whether you will need a CV or a resume, and to learn about strategies for creating an effective document for your application.
This workshop is offered online.
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How do I get a job?
Interviews can be intimidating, but the key to success is being ready!
This session will help you get ready for in-person or virtual interviews. We will discuss how to identify and prepare responses to potential questions, as well as strategies for creating captivating stories that will showcase your accomplishments to potential employers. We will also discuss navigating discrimination and asking for accommodations.
This workshop is offered in both online and in person formats.
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- Big Interview is an online system that combines training AND practice to help improve your interview technique and build your confidence. Access this resource by logging into CLNx.utoronto.ca > Resources > Career Resources
- Interview Strategies Guide (PDF)
Unsure about how to network?
Networking is an opportunity for you to gather information related to your career questions and establish connections with people who share your professional interests. Attend this workshop to learn about how to connect and network with professionals both virtually and in person.
This workshop is offered online.
The search for work is a dynamic, often complex process with multiple different components. In this session, you will learn about approaches and resources to help you target your search and stay motivated. These strategies will support you in improving your personalized job search action plan.
This workshop is offered online.
Did you know that often there are several items in a job offer that you can negotiate with a prospective employer?
In this session, we will discuss factors to consider when negotiating job offers and learn about different approaches and strategies to negotiate effectively.
This workshop is offered online.
- Want to create a résumé and cover letter that gets results?
- Not sure what to include, how to stand out and how to adapt your résumé to different roles?
In this session you will learn strategies to create more effective and captivating résumés and cover letters. You will be able to identify the steps to showcase key skills, experiences, and accomplishments that can help you stand out.
This workshop is offered online.
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Join us for an engaging workshop that will explore the steps involved in crafting an impactful resume and cover letter. In this practical session you will be guided through interactive exercises to help you craft persuasive narratives, strengthen formatting techniques, and tailor your documents. This session will provide you with the tools needed to confidently present your career identity and skills to potential employers.
This workshop is in person.
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Job searching is often a dynamic and complex process with multiple different components to consider. In this 2-hour interactive workshop, you will engage in practical activities and use practical handouts to explore effective job search strategies. You will assess your current job search stage through checklists, gain deeper self-awareness, and learn how to target your search. These strategies will help you enhance your personalized job search action plan. In addition, this session will include a live demo, walking through a LinkedIn profile to identify valuable ways to connect with people.
This workshop is in person.
Curious about how AI can support your career questions? Whether you’re exploring career paths, writing a resume or preparing for interviews, this hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to use AI tools to support you. Participants will leave with prompts and strategies and an understanding of how to use AI effectively and responsibly in their job search and career exploration. NOTE: It is recommended that you bring your own device to use for activities during the session.
This workshop is offered online.
Community plays an important role in all aspects of our lives, including our careers. Whether you are looking for your first job, seeking opportunities after graduating, or deciding on a career pivot – the people around you will be instrumental in your journey – and you will be instrumental in theirs.
If you have found concepts like networking tricky or complicated or are not sure how to build your community – this is the session for you.
In this interactive session, we will identify communities we are already a part of, explore where and how to find resources, and the ways we can practice reciprocity through allyship and advocacy for others. By the end of the session, you will leave with a tangible document you can reference throughout the many stages of your career.
Our exploration will be focused on answering the following questions:
- Who are my allies?
- What are my resources?
- Where can I go to find resources?
- Where do I feel safer? What makes me feel safer?
- How can I support and advocate for others?
This workshop is in person.
LinkedIn is considered to be one of the top professional networking sites for job seekers. Whether you are new to LinkedIn or looking to update your profile, this session will help you optimize your LinkedIn profile and use various features to support your job search, career exploration, and networking goals.
This workshop is online.
It is important to stay informed about your employment rights.
- What legal rights do you have in applying for a job, accepting a job offer, and leaving a job?
- How can you navigate these situations with potential, new, and former employers?
In this session, facilitators with legal expertise from the Downtown Legal Services Employment Law Division will provide information and examples to deepen your understanding your employment rights, to support you in making more informed employment decisions.
This workshop is online.
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Wondering how to have conversations with employers about disclosure and accommodations?
- Not sure when would be the “right” time to disclose or request accommodations?
- Curious about how to draw from your experiences with academic accommodations when requesting accommodations for the workplace, co-ops, and co-curricular work?
Often navigating disclosure and accommodations can feel intimidating or overwhelming. In this interactive themed discussion, co-facilitated by a Career Educator and the Experiential Learning Accommodations Coordinator, you and a group of your peers will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies for navigating disclosure and accommodations. There will be a 60-minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes of discussion-based conversation.
This workshop is online.
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Program Eligibility
All undergraduate and graduate students and recent grads within two years.
