Networking for Career Success
For Masters, Doctoral or Post Doc students only
Developing a network through building relationships is a key ingredient to career success, whether entering into academia, industry or government. The most intelligent and talented people still need a network of colleagues who can help them advance throughout their career. This session will focus on developing and maintaining an effective network. Participants will learn the dos and don’ts of networking, how to tailor networking efforts to different work situations, and how to keep a network alive throughout their careers. Throughout the session participants will practice the concepts, receive feedback and improve their performance.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
- identify and articulate a professional introduction, including key strengths relevant to the listener
- improve the delivery of the introduction
- identify methods to expand and maintain their network
- identify strategies for using their network to increase their career success
Students can use this session towards the Graduate Professional Skills Program (GPS).
There is no dress code for this event.
How often is this session offered?
This session is typically offered in January.
Register
Please note that by registering for this session you are indicating that you have read, understood, and agree to our Attendance Policy and Photo and Video Release.
Signup will typically become available a few weeks before the session. Please check the Events Calendar closer to the date.
Privacy
The University of Toronto respects your privacy. This information is collected pursuant to section 2(14) of the University of Toronto Act, 1971. It is collected for the purpose of administering Career Centre events and for administering academic department professional development programmes. For students registered in these programmes, the Career Centre will share name and student number to verify attendance towards the completion of the programme requirements upon the department's request. At all times it will be protected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions, please refer to www.utoronto.ca/privacy or contact the University Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Office at 416-946-7303, McMurrich Building, Room 201, 12 Queen's Park Crescent West, Toronto, ON, M5S 1A8.