Career planning at the Faculty of Information begins on day one. Students have the opportunity to access a variety of programs and services designed to assist and facilitate their job searches and career development.
The Faculty’s dedicated Careers team supports students seeking out resources, opportunities, and advice.
The Careers team uses Symplicity to help students seeking jobs and career preparation tools.
Contact the Careers Team
| General Mailbox | careers.ischool@utoronto.ca |
| Esmeralda Prifti Manager Co-op, Careers and Work Integrated Learning |
esmeralda.prifti@utoronto.ca |
| Aziza Virani Career and Work Integrated Learning Advisor |
aziza.virani@utoronto.ca |
| Judy Jia Career and Work Integrated Learning Advisor |
judy.jia@utoronto.ca |
| Sana Khan Engagement Coordinator |
sanaa.khan@utoronto.ca |
| Cat McCormick Engagement Coordinator |
cat.mccormick@utoronto.ca |
Careers Advising
Students wishing to discuss the following topics may book individual consultations with a Careers advisor:
- Work Integrated Learning offerings (co-op, internships, practica)
- Resume/cover letter reviews
- Job search strategies
- Mock interviews
- General careers conversations
Appointments are available during the week and can be booked using the self-serve appointment booking system. All sessions are confidential.
Careers Events and Networking
Information sessions and networking events with professionals in a variety of fields are organized throughout the year. These events give participants the chance to connect and network with peers and alumni, as well as to ask questions related to professional development.
Information on upcoming events is typically shared via Symplicity and in regular student communications.
iSkills Workshops
Career development workshops are offered to all students as part of the Faculty of Information iSkills workshop series. Here are some recent examples:
- Know Your Personal Strengths & Skills
- Resume / CV & Cover Letter
- Job Interviews
- How to Network
- Leveraging LinkedIn
- Professional Communications
- UXD Portfolio
