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What's Out There for Me?
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What's Out There For Me? Programs Picking the right program A lot of people think picking a major and picking a career is the same thing or that the program(s) they pick now will determine their lifelong careers. Although program selection does require some careful considerations, here are some interesting and maybe surprising facts about selecting programs and career options:
Read over the Program Selection page on tips to picking the right program(s) for you. Remember that employers generally look for students who are well-rounded, so make sure you get involved and build on your transferrable skills. Consider getting a volunteer position to polish your communication skills or becoming involved in a student club to improve your problem solving skills.
Choose a program which will allow you to develop a broad skill set and remember the skills that you develop in university are transferrable. Putting the degree to work Wondering how the programs you choose will affect your future career options? We offer program specific tipsheets to help you identify the range of opportunities that are related to the various program options. The program(s) you choose will not determine your career but they will assist you to build skills that are transferrable to many different occupations. Occupational Information World of Work A crucial aspect of the career planning process involves gathering information about occupations of interest. This requires some effort and time on your part, but it is more than worth it in the end. Researching occupations results in very valuable information that will impact your career decision making. Conducting occupational research will give you information on:
Check out Career Cruising by logging into Caree Centre Online using your UTORid. A user friendly computer program that provides information on labour market trends, salary ranges, and educational requirements for over 400 occupations. It also includes interviews with people working in each occupation. Career BindersThe binders located in our Resource Centre provide occupational information such as job descriptions, information on training programs related to the jobs, relevant articles, and recent job postings related to each occupation for a multitude of careers. Our binders are organized according to the National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. Career Books The Career Centre Library holds a number of books that can give you deeper insight into various fields of work. Come in and check them out! An information interview is a meeting between you and a person working in the occupation you are interested in. The purpose of the information interview is to collect more in-depth and candid information on your occupation of interest. An information interview is NOT a job interview, and it should not be used to get a job. Sure, by meeting with people in your field of interest you will develop a network to use for future employment, but the initial information interview should only be used to gain information, not a job. Alumni Profiles & Information Interview Contacts This provides you with a list of contacts (University of Toronto graduates) that are currently working in a range of occupations and have agreed to be contacted by current University of Toronto students to discuss their careers. Extern is a unique career exploration program for University of Toronto students. The Career Centre offers current students the opportunity to investigate their career interests in the actual workplace over a 1 to 5 day voluntary placement. These placements occur during Reading Week in February and after final exams in May. One sure way to get the inside scoop on occupations is to actually work in that occupational environment either by volunteering, or gaining part-time employment. You can find volunteer, part-time, and summer jobs by registering for the Career Centre Online. Labour Market Information Another important aspect of career planning and learning about the world of work involves understanding labour market information. Labour market information (LMI) provides information about growing and declining sectors and it can help you to identify potential employers. What is Labour Market Information? Labour market information includes:
Don't forget to read over our Industry and Labour Market Research tipsheet and make use of Vault Online to find the latest information on leading companies. There are many resources to help you research Labour Market Information in your country, your province or your city. Many sources of labour market information are published by the government: Working In Canada Service Canada Labour Market Monitor Toronto Workforce Innovation Group In addition, there are numerous other resources available to assist you with your research. Extern Job Shadowing Program Program Information | Important Dates | How to Apply | Samples | FAQ | Career Areas | Contacts Explore a career by visiting with professionals in the workplace. Extern Job Shadowing Program participants shadow their sponsor, observing daily work activities, touring a number of departments, and meeting with staff to discuss the industry. Who is this for? Currently enrolled U of T students who are, at time of application, also registered with their campus career centre. First-year undergraduate students are eligible only for the May program. Students will be expected to research their potential career area before applying to the program. What will I learn?
Placement dates and application deadlines
What others say about Extern Student Feedback "Thank you for offering this amazing experience to students. It has provided me with more clarity about what I wish to do with my career, which I'm not sure I would have accomplished without this fantastic opportunity." Student Feedback "The placement made me want to work harder to accomplish my goal of becoming a physician and helped me see what I was studying for. The best experience was being able to see the working environment." Student Feedback "My sponsor was very warm and welcoming, as were the rest of her team members. I felt that I was really able to get a good sense of what her job was like, her day-to-day activities, with no reservations on her part." Sponsor Feedback "I have always been impressed with the calibre of the students that have been sent to our office. They are always intelligent, hard working and enthusiastic." 2011-2012 Program TimelinePlease note that all deadlines are firm. Failure to meet a program deadline could result in automatic withdrawal from the program. February 2012 Program (Week of February 21-24) Interested students attend a mandatory Extern Program Orientation.
Students can sign up for these orientation sessions on the intranet.
Interested students attend a mandatory Extern Program Orientation.
Students can sign up for these orientation sessions on the intranet.
The application process at-a-glance Review the program information on the Career Centre website including eligibility and program dates.For more information:Scarborough Campus Contact
Returning Participants The Extern Job Shadowing Program has made significant changes to the placement process over the last 2 years. Please email lmtacorda@utsc.utoronto.ca with the year you participated in Extern to determine whether you need to attend an orientation session or not. Registration is automatic once you have attended the orientation session. Please note: This is the ONLY way to register for the program. Note: Students who attended the orientation sesssion in October/November 2010 or who participated in the February 2011 session will not need to attend an orientation session if they want to participate in the May 2011 program. Please send an email to extern@mail.careers.utoronto.ca indicating your interest in participating in the May session and you will be automatically registered.
Extern Job Shadowing Program Placement Posting Schedule Please note that these postings will be available exclusively to students who have attended a program orientation and have submitted their resume and application. A email with directions on how to access the link to these postings will be sent to all registrants.
Sample Extern Resume and Application #2 Career Areas Participating in the Extern Job Shadowing Program allows you to explore a career area of interest. If you are undecided about your career placement choice, your campus career centre can suggest workshops and resources to assist you in discovering your options. You can also access many online resources including Choosing A Career found here: http://www.careers.utoronto.ca/myCareer/Choosing/careerOptions.aspx Each year, the program places hundreds of students in a diverse variety of career areas. We encourage you to apply in the career area that you are most interested. Some of the more popular career areas include health care (doctors, nurses, technicians), lawyers, teachers, however you are not limited to these areas. Please review the following restricted career areas before you submit your program registration form (provided at the orientation session). Career Areas where Job Shadowing Placements are Not Possible
Career areas Restricted to Informational Interviews/Tours
Other Program Restrictions
Alumni Profiles & Information Interview Contacts What is it? Alumni Profiles are personal profiles submitted by graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Check out what U of T graduates have to say about their educational experience and how it has affected their job search, career goals and more... Information Interview Contacts is a collection of professional contacts that are willing to talk with U of T students for the purpose of an information interview. Every month you can book up to 3 interviews, pending their availability. Browse the list of contacts and if you are interested in booking an informational interview with one of our contacts please contact Mary Markou, Career Information & Resources Coordinator at 416-978-8002 or mary.markou@utoronto.ca. Please note these interviews are NOT for job search purposes – they are for information only. Where is it? 1. Log onto Career Centre Online with your UTORid and password. 2. On the left panel, you should find Search Alumni Profile under the Miscellaneous menu. See tips for conducting Informational Interviews.
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