Careers & Co-op
As a computer science or cyber science student, you have access to many resources to help you plan your career. The TMU Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre can help you make the transition in and out of university, and into the field. You can access career support and skills development up to 5 years after you graduate.
Looking for career advice? Book an appointment with a Career Education team member or Student Success Navigator. They can help you with short-term employment, career-focused learning, and career planning.
Magnet Job Board
Magnet (external link) is Toronto Metropolitan University’s job search resource for current students and alumni. From internships to full-time roles, find your next employment opportunity on Magnet. Create a job seeker profile and apply to jobs.
Science-Specific Career Advising
Computer Science and Cyber Science undergrads can access a Faculty of Science-focused Career Education Specialist. Book an appointment to get started on STEM-specific career planning.
Student Success Navigators
Do you have a question about what campus programs and services are available? Talk with your Student Success Navigator about any aspect of your university experience, and they can connect you to TMU resources to help meet your needs. Book an appointment or email studentsuccess@torontomu.ca.
Optional Co-Op
If you're still in first year, it's not too late to apply for the co-op program. Students typically apply for co-op in May, after completing second semester. Find out about roles, work terms, salary, and more. Attend the Careers & Co-op Centre's semi-annual Discovery Sessions for students interested in co-op.
Career Workshops
Get help to launch your job search. Attend a workshop and meet with the Career Education Team about resumes, portfolios, personal branding, interview preparation and more.
Application Process and Requirements
Students who have completed the first semester of the regular program must apply through the department for admission to the Co-operative program before the end of the first year. Enrolment in the Co-op program is limited. Admission will be based on a portfolio which includes the student's grade point average, a resume and a statement of intent. Screening interviews may also be required. The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre does not guarantee placements but provides resources to help students find placements.
Students must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms in order to graduate from the Co-op program. Once the requirements are satisfied, the possibility of doing another work term is at the discretion of the Career & Co-op Centre, in consultation with the Faculty Advisor.
Job Search Support
The Career, Co-op & Student Success Centre can help you find suitable positions and provide career counselling. Guides, resources and advice are available:
- Personal branding, LinkedIn profiles, portfolios
- Job search toolkit, resumes, cover letters
- Interviewing, salary negotiations
- Job boards and on-campus opportunities
- Workshops on workplace skills, such as emotional intelligence and teamwork
- Science-focused advising from the Faculty of Science’s own Career Education Specialist
- Professional networking events and career fairs, such as the Annual STEM Career Fair