TUESDAY, September 17, 2024

U of T Career Fair 2024

Beyond the Fair

Maintaining Relationships

Follow-up within 24 hours
Thank your contact for specific information (e.g. information about the skills needed to be a physiotherapist), mention where you met, provide any information they requested (if applicable), and ask to connect on LinkedIn if you haven’t already.

Quality over quantity
After initial follow up, keep folks updated if you’re following through on something, share articles etc. relevant to your conversation, stay in touch by engaging occasionally via social media (liking posts, congratulations on career milestones).

Deepening a relationship
If there is mutual benefit to staying in touch, ask to set up another/regular meetings, being mindful of their schedule and availability. Two-way relationship (understand how you can help them).

Skills Development

Coursera: Coursera is offering full access to massive open online courses.

Investing in a Resilient Workforce: 2020 Business Council of Canada Skills Survey: gain a deeper understanding of the key skills employers are looking for.

LinkedIn Learning: For U of T alumni, you can have unlimited access to different online courses on LinkedIn Learning, taught by industry experts in areas such as Business, Technology, and Design

Online Presence & Professional Identity

Build a Positive Online Reputation with Social Media: This resource will show you ways to create a strong online presence and how to use social media as part of your job search strategy.

Join the U of T hub on Ten Thousand Coffees to build your professional network, find like-minded fellow alumni and students, and exchange career advice, anytime, anywhere.

Services with Career Exploration and Education (CxED)

Visit the Career Exploration and Education homepage for a full list of services
Book a 1 on 1 Career Appointment with a Career Educator/Peer Career Advisor
Check our Events & Workshops Calendar for upcoming employer information sessions, panel/networking events, career workshops and programs, and more!
Access to multiple job boards, including the Work Study program, and constantly updated Off-Campus and On-Campus jobs for U of T students.

Wellness Resources

University-Specific Resources

Health and Wellness: Provides a range of health services for your physical and mental health, wellness programs and information to help support you in achieving your personal and academic goals.

Telus Health Student Support: Call 1-844-451-9700 or download the app at the Apple App Store or Google Play. Immediate counselling support is available in 35 languages and ongoing support in 146 languages.

Additional Resources

Good2Talk Student Helpline: Call (1-866-925-5454), Text (GOOD2TALKON to 686868), or access the Peer-To-Peer Community (http://peertopeer.kidshelpphone.ca) for professional counseling, information and referrals helpline for mental health, addictions and students well-being.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 416-360-0486
LGBT Youth Line: Call (1-800-268-9688), Text (647-694-4275), or Live Chat (www.youthline.ca)