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Get Hired Career Development Conference 2025
Apr 28, 2025 01:00 PM
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Apr 30, 2025 05:00 PM
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Registration Deadline: Apr 23, 2025 11:59 AM
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You can find additional details about the conference at uoft.me/gethired
Registration will close April 23 at 12:00PM.
Get Hired is an interactive, annual conference offered by the Academic Advising & Career Centre (AA&CC) designed to equip upcoming and new UofT graduates with the necessary strategies, tools, skills, and confidence to find and keep work. This three-day conference will be held from Monday April 28 - Wednesday April 30, 2025.
Please note: This conference will be held in-person, on campus in our new Sam Ibrahim Building! Registration will close Wednesday April 23, 2025.
The conference will include keynote speakers, interactive workshops, a demo interview with our employer partners and an Alumni networking night where students can meet and greet with prospective employers who may be hiring. Please note that you must attend the afternoon's learning sessions in order to attend the evening networking sessions. In addition, we have now set up a permanent booth for LinkedIn profile photos which will be available, free of charge! Come dressed to impress (business casual) for all days of programming!
Who Can Participate?
Students in Year 3 or 4+ of their degree (i.e., around 14 or more credits completed), as well as new and recent U of T graduates (undergraduate or graduate) up to 2 years after graduation, should attend. Preference will be given to recent graduates and students in their graduating year. Although this is a UTSC initiative, we are pleased to offer a limited number of spaces for UTM and St. George students. Please register in advance to receive all conference materials and logistical information.
Conference Agenda
Day 1: Get Inspired
Monday, April 28, 2025
| 1:00PM−1:30PM | Registration |
| 1:30PM−2:00PM | Welcome Address: Tim Tang, Dean of Student Experience & Wellbeing |
| 2:00PM−3:00PM | Alumni Keynote Speaker: Ary Maharaj, Registered Psychotherapist, National Eating Disorder Information Centre |
| 3:00PM−3:30PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:30PM−4:45PM | Concurrent Breakout Session Workshop 1: Discovering and Aligning Your Values to your Future Career Workshop 2: Small Talk Made Easy Workshop 3: Play Into Your Future |
| 4:45PM−5:00PM | Break |
| 5:00PM−6:15PM | Young Alumni Panel |
| 6:15PM−6:45PM | Break |
| 6:45PM - 8:00PM | Alumni Networking Event |
Day 2: Get Experienced
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
| 9:30AM−10:00AM | Registration |
| 10:00AM−11:00AM | Keynote Speaker: Kate Bowers, Facilitation & Learning, Action/ Insight |
| 11:00AM-11:15AM | Break |
11:15AM−12:30PM
| Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Part 1)
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| 12:30PM−1:30PM | Lunch |
| 1:30PM−2:45PM | Thriving During Your First 90 Days at Work - Panel Discussion |
| 2:45PM−3:00PM | Break |
| 3:00PM-4:30PM | Interviewing Strategies from the Pros and a Demo Interview |
Day 3: Get Ready
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
| 9:30AM−10:00AM | Registration |
| 10:00AM−11:00AM | Fireside Chat In Conversation With: Varsha Patel, Assistant Dean of Student Success & Career Support & Amorell Saunders N'Daw, Principal & Senior Advisor, Amorell & Co Inc. |
| 11:00AM - 11:15AM | Break |
| 11:15AM−12:30 PM | Concurrent Breakout Sessions
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| 12:30PM−1:30PM | Lunch |
| 1:30PM−2:45PM | From Application to Offer - Recruiter Panel Discussion with HR Reps |
| 2:45PM - 3:00PM | Closing Remarks: Tim Tang, Dean of Student Experience & Wellbeing |
| 3:00 PM − 4:45 PM | Employer Networking Event, Expo Meet with Employers & Recruiters in person! Come dressed to impress (business casual)! A list of employers will be posted here closer to the event. Come dressed for success, and get your LinkedIn headshot taken. |
Optional Post Conference Sessions
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:30AM - 11:00AM | Post-Graduation Work Permit & Path to PR (Virtual)
Are you an international student completing your program soon? If you are interested in working in Canada for up to 3 years and applying for permanent residency, please join us for this information session to learn about the post-graduation work permit (PGWP) and the fastest paths to achieving permanent residency in Canada though Federal and Ontario Immigration Programs. After attending a PR info Session, ISC will assist upper-year and graduating students/alumni with their PGWP planning and PR inquires up to 2 years after graduation through one-on-one appointments (book on Folio). Register here!
The presentation will cover:
- PGWP eligibility and timelines to apply
- Roadmap from PGWP to PR
- Federal immigration Program: CEC
- Express Entry and the comprehensive ranking system
- Introduction to Ontario Provincial Programs
Job Ready Workshop Series
Join us for a series of virtual workshops designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to land your next job. Prepare for your professional journey with our comprehensive Job Ready Workshop series. Designed specifically for graduating students, these 4 targeted sessions build essential career skills to help you transition confidently from education to employment.
From defining your career goals and crafting standout application materials to mastering resume building tactics and establishing your professional network, our workshops provide practical tools and strategies for today's competitive job market. Whether you're seeking immediate employment or considering skills development, these sessions will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to take your next steps. Register here!
Dates: May 13, 15, 20, 22 | Time: 12PM - 1PM | Platform: Zoom
- Job Ready 1: Career Goal Setting & Planning
Facilitated by Wei Hwang
Date: May 13, 2025
Set a clear path to your career success with goal-setting strategies and actionable planning.
Job Ready 2: Skills Development
Facilitated by Juliet Agu
Date: May 15, 2025
Learn how to assess and enhance the skills that will set you apart in your field.Job Ready 3: Resume & Cover Letter
Facilitated by Derek Smith
Date: May 20, 2025
Get expert tips on crafting a standout resume and cover letter that grab employers' attention.- Job Ready 4: LinkedIn & Networking
Facilitated by Byung Oh
Date: May 22, 2025
Master the art of networking and leveraging LinkedIn to expand your professional connections.
What Does It Cost?
A conference like this through a private company would cost $500 or more - and you can attend free of charge thanks to the generous support of U of T's Affinity Partners, Manulife, TD Insurance, and the AA&CC! Discover the benefits of UofT affinity products.
Questions?
If you require accommodation, please email aaccevents.utsc@utoronto.ca and we will work with you to make arrangements.
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