Career and Professional Development
Access one-on-one support for career exploration, interviewing, resumes, CVs, cover letters, job application material development, LinkedIn, networking, and the 3-minute thesis competition.
Book a 30 minute one-on-one meeting with our Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Professional Development Specialist, Ketan Marballi, PhD.
Ketan Marballi, PhD (he/him) is a Postdoctoral and Graduate Student Professional Development Specialist at TMU’s Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science. A former research scientist with a PhD in Cellular and Structural Biology, he combines deep academic training with career development expertise to help graduate students and postdoctoral fellows succeed. Since 2021, he has published in University Affairs (external link) and Inside Higher Ed (external link) and spoken at national conferences, sharing insights on career development and creating an awareness of careers in different sectors including academia and industry.
- Event Title:Get Teaching: Elevate your teaching profileEvent Summary:Participants will be encouraged to draw on their own educational experiences as they begin to craft authentic statements that communicate their teaching values and practices.October 09, 20252:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDTEvent Contact:ketan.marballi@torontomu.ca
Access Career Resources (D2L)
Join the FEAS grad D2L shell and click on “content” to access career path and skills assessment resources from podcasts, books, videos, and websites. Access helpful workshops, professional development resources, and events through the weekly FEAS grad and postdoc e-newsletter, delivered directly to your inbox.
Note: Navigation: My.TMU > Online Courses & Organizations > FEAS Grad Students & Postdocs Course Shell
Gain Skills
- Get Future Smart’s free professional development training in communication, teaching, business etiquette and more
- Improve your teaching skills through this TA and GA workshop series
- Get career development resources like resume templates, networking tips and download the graduate Career Compass Guide
Make Connections
- Attend a workshop or event
- Meet employers or attend a career fair
- Try Tri-mentoring to become a mentor, gain a mentor or explore peer support opportunities
- As an international or exchange student, (google form) get matched and practice your English language skills. (external link)
Search Jobs on and off campus
Whether you’re looking for a part-time on and off campus job to pay for your studies, an internship, or your next big career step, save time and increase your connections with the resources below.
- Teaching and graduate assistantships
These paid positions build teaching experience in a particular field of study and practice. Opportunities are posted in the eHR section of my.torontomu. - Research Assistantship (RA)
Students are paid to assist principal investigators (faculty) in conducting research not related to their studies through short or long-term contracts. - Career Boost
Apply for paid work experiences in research, peer advising, not-for-profit, administration and more. - Off-campus jobs
Networking, informational interviews, volunteering and social media are likely only some of the strategies you’re using to find a job. Access our job boards to make your search easier.
