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Graduate Students - Co-Working & Accountability Space: Maintain Career Momentum on Interview Prep

Apr 22, 2024 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM

Registration Deadline: Apr 22, 2024 02:32 PM

This is a small group session for Masters and PhD students and postdocs to provide structured accountability to move forward with your career goals. Whether you are just beginning to explore career options or are actively applying for jobs, you will have support to maintain momentum or get unstuck.

Session Structure:

  • 30 minutes: Group advising to discuss networking strategies and respond to questions
  • 10 minutes: SMART Goal setting for our time together. All participants expected to post their goals in the chat; these won't be read or discussed, but the very act of posting them helps with accountability.
  • 45 minutes: Focused co-working toward career goals. Career Education staff will be available for brief (10 minute) 1:1 consultations on career questions.
  • 5 minutes: Reflection on successes (in the chat) and brief informal discussion and check-out

What you need to know: 
  • Ensure you register! Registration will close by 9am on the day of the workshop. You will receive the link and instructions for accessing the online session.
  • If possible, please arrive a couple of minutes before the start time as events start on time and you don't want to miss important information.
  • If you can no longer attend, please cancel your registration to allow others the opportunity to participate.
  • If there is additional capacity, waitlisted individuals will be notified via email prior to the start of the session.
  • Only University of Toronto students and recent graduates (within the past two years) are eligible to attend.
  • Need a private space? Use the Campus Online Synchronous Space Finder.

How the event works:
  • Platform: This event will take place on Zoom. Prepare by reviewing the Tip Sheet for Joining Zoom meetings.
  • Technology: The session will use PowerPoint slides. Download a PDF of the slides in advance.
  • Participation: Being on camera, using your mic, or participating in the chat are all optional. We welcome you to participate in a way that works for you. You are welcome to ask your own questions or simply observe these sessions to learn from ongoing discussions. Participants may be asked to participate in small group break out rooms.
  • Materials: Come prepared with any materials to work toward your career goals. We encourage you to come prepared with questions and suggest that you bring something to record your thoughts and notes.
  • Privacy: Workshops will not be recorded without the express permission of the participants.
If you require disability-related accommodations for an event or workshop, please e-mail us at careercentre@mail.careers.utoronto.ca.