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Graduate Students - Work on Your Career: Co-working and Accountability Space
Oct 25, 2024 11:00 AM
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Registration Deadline: Oct 25, 2024 09:00 AM
Join our small co-working group sessions for master's and PhD students and postdocs designed to help you focus on career-related activities in a supportive environment. A co-working group is a shared online environment where individuals work alongside each other while benefiting from the presence and energy of others. Whether you're just starting to explore career options or actively applying for jobs, this is a great time to set aside to make progress on your career goals.
What to Expect:
- Two 45-minute blocks of concentrated work time: Dedicated time for you to concentrate on career activities like researching job opportunities, writing resumes, or preparing for interviews.
- Structured Accountability: Being in a group setting helps keep you on track and motivated. Everyone in the group holds each other accountable by sharing goals at the beginning and reporting back with our progress at the end of the session. You are welcome to share on camera in or in the chat, in whatever way you are most comfortable.
- Career Support: Get support in getting started or getting unstuck in a brief breakout room consultation with a Career Education staff member.
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: You do not have to bring any materials for this event. 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.