Is this a waste of my time?: Hobbies for the whole engineer

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Who am I when I’m not an engineer? What else is at my core? Getting curious about these questions can unlock surprising doors in your professional and personal life, and help foster valuable connections that are key to your career and your wellbeing. Zoom in for a night of conversation with a great group of alumni and […]

Happy Hour: Positive Psychology’s Mood Boosting Techniques for Quarantine

The OPTIONS Program The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options. Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram Program Details: Date: Thursday May 28, 2020 Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST Location: Online Join your fellow graduate students for a “happy hour” with Dr Robin Sacks […]

Résumés and Cover Letters

The OPTIONS Program The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options. Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram Program Details: Date: Tuesday June 2, 2020 Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST (2:00 – 2:30 pm Optional Bonus Activity) Location: Online   Looking to tune up your […]

Online Networking at the University of Toronto Engineering Research Conference

Date: Monday June 8, 2020 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 pm EST Location: Online How do you network at an online conference? Join the Troost ILead team for an interactive workshop where you will brush up on networking fundamentals and learn networking strategies specifically for the UTERC. You will distill your value proposition, learn etiquette for […]

Snack Chat with Students: What I Wish I Knew in First-Year

Starting university is an exciting time! It also means you probably have lots of questions. How easy is it to talk to professors? What are some helpful on-campus services and resources? What are good ways to balance your energy? What does “U of T Time” mean? Join us for “Snack Chat with Students” where your […]

Finding Balance Amidst Crisis: The Science and Practice of Mindfulness

The OPTIONS Program The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options. Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram Program Details: Date: Thursday June 18, 2020 Time: 3:00 -4:00 pm EST Location: Online As we collectively and individually experience a global pandemic, we each face a broad […]

Designing Your Goals for Summer Success – 11 AM EST

Feeling like your summer routine could use some upgrading? Trying to set (and follow-through on) goals when things feel uncertain or unexpected is difficult. Successful leaders are able to reconnect with their needs in times of change to be able to prioritize actions that align best with who they are. Join Troost ILead at this […]

Designing Your Goals for Summer Success – 8 PM EST

Feeling like your summer routine could use some upgrading? Trying to set (and follow-through on) goals when things feel uncertain or unexpected is difficult. Successful leaders are able to reconnect with their needs in times of change to be able to prioritize actions that align best with who they are. Join Troost ILead at this […]

ILead Career Talks – Entrepreneurship

What is it really like to work as an engineer in entrepreneurship? Wednesday June 24| 12-1PM | Zoom | Register below Tell me what it’s really like to be an entrepreneur. Where do I go to explore my options, connect with others, learn about myself, and take steps to develop my professional network during social distancing? This […]

Conversations for Creating Connections – 11 AM EST

It’s easy to meet a lot of people, but how do you deepen your connections with them? Especially with our constantly online lives, it can feel harder to really get to know others. Research has shown that meaningful social connection is strongly correlated with academic success, mental wellbeing, and professional success. It has also shown […]

Virtual Mock Interviews

The OPTIONS Program The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options. Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram Program Details: Date: Monday July 6, 2020 Time: 3:00 – 4:30 pm EST Location: Online How do you effectively articulate your graduate experiences from research to writing and […]

Conversations for Creating Connections – 8 PM EST

It’s easy to meet a lot of people, but how do you deepen your connections with them? Especially with our constantly online lives, it can feel harder to really get to know others. Research has shown that meaningful social connection is strongly correlated with academic success, mental wellbeing, and professional success. It has also shown […]