The more you connect with professionals working in the career you are exploring, the more you will learn about whether it’s a good fit for you. Connecting with professionals is a great way to explore careers and expand your options in our changing world.
Go ahead, explore!
- Job Shadowing
- In the Field
- Dream Job Academy
- Career Chats
- Alumni Career Chats
- Mock Interviews with Employers
- U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees
- Undergraduate Research Hub
- Employer recruitment information sessions and pop-up booths
- Career Fairs
- Industry Spotlights
Gain up to three-years access to Job Shadowing and In The Field programs by completing the Career Exploration orientation. In the orientation, you will be introduced to the career exploration programs at U of T and you can also try practical activities that will help you develop skills to support your career exploration process. Attend an orientation to gain the three years of eligibility.
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Associated Programs
Job Shadowing Program
Through a short-term placement, you can connect with diverse individuals, explore potential career paths, deepen understanding of your interests, values, and skills, and gain first-hand insight into a day in the life of a role.
Learn more about Job Shadowing ProgramIn The Field
Learn about different careers in an industry by visiting an organization’s workplace.
Learn more about In The FieldDream Job Academy
Explore your passions, interests, and values to identify potential careers through arts-based career exploration.
Learn more about Dream Job AcademyIdentities @ Work
Discuss, unpack, challenge and reflect on questions about work and identities.
Learn more about Identities @ WorkMy Career Story
Connect with and hear alumni share their unique career stories, while reflecting on the various ways they have been able to integrate their skills, identity, values and interests into their careers.
Learn more about My Career StoryMock Interviews with Employers
Join us for the Mock Interviews with Employers program and be better prepared for your next real interview!
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Associated Services
U of T Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees
Alumni volunteers share career advice to help students and younger alumni succeed in their careers. Learn more about U of T Hub on Ten Thousand CoffeesUndergraduate Research Hub
The UG Research Hub supports students in identifying research opportunities and provides supports to engage in those opportunities. Learn more about Undergraduate Research HubEmployer recruitment information sessions & pop-up booths
Every year, the University of Toronto hosts over 100 on-campus recruitment information sessions to provide students and recent graduates with valuable opportunities to learn more about the labour market and network with industry representatives Learn more about Employer recruitment information sessions & pop-up boothsCareer fairs
Career fairs gather many employers in one space so that you can meet and speak with recruiters, hiring managers and employees from Canada's top employers and global organizations. Learn more about Career fairsIndustry Spotlights
Industry Spotlights invite employer representatives working in industry specific careers to participate in a panel discussion and speed networking activity where they meet with students and recent graduates. Learn more about Industry Spotlights