{"id":8130,"date":"2021-08-02T18:24:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T18:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/?page_id=8130"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:12:21","slug":"working-professionals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/working-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"ME MBA &amp; MFin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627921925508{padding-top: 71px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>In this section<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#team\">Meet your Career Coaching team<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conduct\">Professional Conduct Agreement (PCA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#programming\">Career Services Programming<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Self assessments\">Self assessments<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#CareerLeader\">CareerLeader<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#CliftonStrengths\">CliftonStrengths<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Advancing within your company\">Advancing within your company (for working professionals)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIydGVhbSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Meet your Career Coaching Team<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8115&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:robyn.behlke@rotman.utoronto.ca\"><strong>Robyn Behlke<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6>Career Coach<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Robyn is a certified career coach with over ten years of experience coaching students through their career exploration and job search journey. Using a co-active coaching approach, Robyn works with\u00a0students\u00a0on developing personal branding strategies, crafting professional job search documents, advising on the job search process by leveraging deep knowledge in candidate selection models, and preparing for interviews.\u00a0She is also an engaging facilitator of career-focused workshops and\u00a0CliftonStrengths\u00a0training sessions within Rotman as well as for\u00a0several\u00a0professional associations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Previous to\u00a0her transition into career coaching, Robyn spent over 10 years in recruitment and HR functions across diverse industries including financial services, insurance, telecommunications, technology, law, and hospitality.\u00a0She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business and Management and is a Gallup certified\u00a0CliftonStrengths\u00a0coach.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8123&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:cindy.chong@rotman.utoronto.ca\"><strong>Cindy Chong<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6>Career Coach<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cindy has been a career coach for the past 9 years and enjoys building relationships with students from diverse experiences as they enhance or pivot in their career. Guiding and partnering with students has been rewarding as Cindy has witnessed the progressive development in their career management skills. Whether it\u2019s working one-on-one or in groups, Cindy empowers her students to take risks and helps them stay motivated as they pursue their career goals that aligns with their values.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Cindy has worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years in Human Resources. Her experience entails recruiting at all levels including senior management across multiple functions, compensation &amp; benefits, and consulting with business partners on strategic initiatives, employee relations, and performance and talent management. Cindy holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology and a Business Management degree in Human Resources with a minor in Finance. In her spare time, she loves cheering on her kids as they pursue their passions and the Raptors, Leafs and Jays![\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8117&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:beti.ivanov@rotman.utoronto.ca\"><strong>Beti Ivanov<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6>Career Coach<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beti has over 7 years of experience of HR recruitment and has coached candidates in the corporate world as well as recent grads entering the workforce. \u00a0Her career began in agency recruitment and transitioned to corporate recruiting, with a focus on intermediate to senior level roles. \u00a0She has a broad base knowledge in various functions and industries, technology, operations, consulting etc. \u00a0During this time, she also assisted MBA graduates in transitioning from academia to the corporate world by providing coaching on interview techniques, resume writing and providing industry knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beti is a certified Holistic Life and Career Coach is currently working toward her Master coaching through the International Coach Federation. She is also certified in Gallup Clifton Strengths, helping students unleash their talents. In addition, to her HR, Beti is a Certified Personal Trainer and boot camp instructor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8118&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"mailto:maria.parente@rotman.utoronto.ca\"><strong>Maria Parente<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6>Career Coach<\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maria consults with MBA students focused on progressing in their current career or pivoting into a new career. She is with them on their Rotman journey as they utilize their strengths to accomplish their career goal. Prior to the Career Services re-organization, she coached full-time MBA students and completed a secondment as the Associate Director of Career Curriculum and Consulting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maria has over 9 years of Human Resources experience in the Financial Industry supporting a variety of businesses. In her last role before joining Rotman, Maria worked in the Recruitment &amp; Intake team managing recruiting programs such as the BMO Student Internship Program. She provided advice and support in the career development of over 100 interns across Canada through information sessions, mentor program, career panel discussions and networking opportunities. Maria has always been passionate about career development and her number one goal is to empower students.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Maria holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Human Resources from Ryerson University and has obtained her Certified Human Resources Leadership (CHRL) designation.\u00a0 She also holds a Master of Education from U of T focused on Adult Education and Community Development.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;40px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyY29uZHVjdCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Professional Conduct Agreement (PCA)<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Rotman School of Management has a strong brand aligned to its core values of Diversity, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. Our values guide how we engage with business and society. As part of the Rotman community, students are to adhere to these values at all times during their time at Rotman. Rotman\u2019s Professional Conduct Agreement is in place to help maintain our brand with employers and to encourage professionalism amongst our students. When you create your RCareer profile, the PCA will appear as a pop-up window, requiring you to acknowledge your agreement to the terms before proceeding.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Professional Conduct Agreement covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Honesty and Integrity<\/li>\n<li>Attendance<\/li>\n<li>Dress Code<\/li>\n<li>Behaviour and Communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/0wmwb9dz8hhxowx511mji\/PCA-May-2026.pdf?rlkey=00sd9ryss79b7vwtunucwtqp6&amp;st=zugak9yc&amp;dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Professional Conduct Agreement.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyU2VsZiUyMGFzc2Vzc21lbnRzJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Self assessments<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Keep in mind the portions of your previous job(s) you have most enjoyed in the past, what you think you are good at, and what others have indicated you are good at, as well as your motivations for coming to Rotman to do your Masters. We recommend having your current resume and past employment performance assessments\/reviews with you as you go through this section.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyQ2FyZWVyTGVhZGVyJTIyJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>CareerLeader<\/span>\n\t<\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Your CareerLeader results can offer you ideas on potential careers that you might not have thought of, so you can follow up and learn more about them. The results may also help you glean insights if you are in a job or career but not fully satisfied. As you review your results, it\u2019s important to not only rely on the career match results. Also focus on your unique combination of interests, skills and motivators \u2013 the qualities or goals that inspire or drive you. Your motivators (financial gain, security, etc.) and your skills (communication, quantitative analysis, etc.) are important influencers to your interests, and it\u2019s the blend of these factors that should be considered when approaching your next career move.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access CareerLeader<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please contact your designated Career Coach to request access for CareerLeader.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>*If you have any issues logging in to CareerLeader, please email: <a href=\"mailto:career.services@rotman.utoronto.ca\">career.services@rotman.utoronto.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analyze and Action your CareerLeader Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t print out your results!\u00a0You can learn a lot more about yourself by expanding each section\u00a0online.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From the Home page, explore the Interests, Motivators and Skills sections. Each section has 3 expandable tabs that you can review.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Find out which careers you matched to\u00a0and why\u00a0under \u201cMy Career Match\u201d. Starting with your top career match, click the black triangle to expand the section.\u00a0You will see 3 tabs to review: Overview, Key Factors and Learn More.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, what type of organizational culture are you best suited to? Refer to the \u201cCulture Match\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/mc6imvevevivbc7\/CareerLeader%20Guidelines%20and%20Reflection%20Worksheet%202022.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CareerLeader Guidelines and Reflection Worksheet<\/a>\u00a0as you reflect on each section of your results.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a Plan B<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 an excerpt from CareerLeader\u2019s article, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/s\/kgpsn7f5vv7qfh5\/CareerLeader%20Paper%20PlanOnly.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don\u2019t Make Your Plan A Your Plan Only<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We can be passionate about a career we envision, convinced that it is our destiny\u2014and then discover that it is not meant to be. It\u2019s not what we thought or hoped. It doesn\u2019t fit in with other changes in our life circumstances. These are not necessarily things that can be foreseen. What is within our control is the ability to be prepared. To not just have a Plan Only, but to also have a Plan B.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The CareerLeader assessment is a valuable tool to help you formulate your Plan B. Your Career Match results may help you to broaden your focus, may suggest careers that you had not considered. But if you are wholly convinced of your path right now, you don\u2019t even have to look there. Consider your Interest assessment results first, and not just the top interest but also the second and the third one on the list. If they don\u2019t really align to the career path you want to follow, explore the reasons why this may be. (Remember: the results are data driven. They are likely to be pretty reliable, and most people\u2019s interests do not substantially change over time.) Then, use your Interests results to think about other possible career paths, should you need a Plan B. If you want to explore those, the Resources section of the CareerLeader website provides detailed descriptions of all the careers measured by CareerLeader, along with descriptions of the interests, motivators and skills that are most common to people who are happy and successful in those careers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, compare your interests to your Skills results, looking to see if there are any particular skill areas that may need some attention should you decide to, or be forced to, shift gears. Building Skills, also located in the Resources section, provides suggestions for ways to improve in all skill areas, not just your top-ranked ones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to review your CultureMatch and Watch-Outs, as a \u201cgut check\u201d against the kind of career and even kind of company that interests you. Taking this time, now, is an investment in your future. Just a little reflection and research may keep you from scrambling if life throws you that curveball.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyQ2xpZnRvblN0cmVuZ3RocyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h6 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>CliftonStrengths<\/span>\n\t<\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Gallup research proves that people succeed when they focus on what they do best. When they identify their talents and develop them into strengths, people are more productive, perform better, and are more engaged. Gallup&#8217;s\u00a0CliftonStrengths\u00a0(previously known as\u00a0StrengthsFinder) assessment is the first step in helping you identify your talents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The odds of someone having the exact same top 5 Strengths as you in the exact same order is\u00a0<strong>1 in 33 million<\/strong>, which means your individual results enable you to tap into your unique talents. The CliftonStrengths assessment uncovers which talents you rely on to build relationships, think strategically, execute plans and influence others to accomplish goals. When you know your unique set of these talents, you&#8217;re empowered to succeed by doing what you naturally do best. Every. Single. Day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Curious to learn more about the assessment? Click on the following\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lsCaTapfhhk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Access CliftonStrengths<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please contact your designated Career Coach to request access to CliftonStrengths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Analyze your CliftonStrengths Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Upon completion of the assessment, go to the \u2018Reports\u2019 tab on the Gallup main dashboard to download your results and read through them thoroughly. The most useful report is called \u2018CliftonStrengths Top 5\u2019 which offers <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">personalized <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">results based on how you uniquely answered each question.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Share your results with others (family, friends, partners, colleagues, etc.) to gain their perspective and insight on how they see you using your natural talents.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Harnessing the power of your Strengths<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Continue building your knowledge and appreciation of your unique talents, and learn how to intentionally leverage them by using the following tools and resources:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Read the additional theme descriptions of your top 5 Strengths. From your Gallup dashboard, click on \u2018Learn More\u2019 next to each of your Top 5 Strengths and review the lesson summary sections for more insight into each theme.<\/li>\n<li>Review the Action Items associated with each of your Top 5 Strengths.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>In the \u201cIf (theme) is a lesser theme for you\u201d section of the lesson summary, click on the \u2018Download\u201d button to obtain a useful resource document that contains more insight into the theme and its Action Items.<\/li>\n<li>Select one Strength to work on each month and identify the most relevant 3-5 Action Items to focus on. Post these action items somewhere so they are top of mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>Listen to the \u2018Theme Thursday\u2019 webcasts or podcasts of your top 5 Strengths. These are available via the Gallup website or your preferred podcast platform under \u2018Gallup Theme Thursdays\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/cliftonstrengths\/en\/315809\/theme-thursday-season-1-loving-all-34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Season 1: Theme Definition and Understanding<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/cliftonstrengths\/en\/315821\/cliftonstrengths-theme-thursday-season-2-catalog.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Season 2: Pairing and Expanding your Strengths (including distinguishing between raw vs. mature talent)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/cliftonstrengths\/en\/268013\/cliftonstrengths-theme-thursday-season.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Season 3: Strengths based Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/cliftonstrengths\/en\/284102\/theme-thursday-season-4-catalog.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Season 4: Investing in the theme with a focus on success (i.e. how to do something with it)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CliftonStrengths Wellbeing series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many of us have had our wellbeing challenged significantly over the past few years. How can you maintain a thriving wellbeing, or move to a place of thriving, in each of the five wellbeing elements as identified by Gallup \u2013 career, social, financial, community and physical? To help people learn how to leverage their top talent themes to become someone who thrives, Gallup has created a new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/cliftonstrengths\/en\/388469\/cliftonstrengths-podcast.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CliftonStrengths Wellbeing webcast series<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyQWR2YW5jaW5nJTIwd2l0aGluJTIweW91ciUyMGNvbXBhbnklMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;]\n<blockquote class=\"qodef-blockquote-shortcode\"  >\n\t<h4 class=\"qodef-blockquote-text\">\n\t<span>Advancing within your company (for working professionals)<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a working professional student, you may want to explore options to advance your career within your current organization by leveraging your professional reputation, successes and company network \u2014 and the skills and knowledge you\u2019ve gained at Rotman. Here\u2019s how to navigate an internal career transition:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Assess\u00a0your environment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Is a transition the right step for you? What are you looking for and why?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Externally \u2013 What does the marketplace look like? How does your company stack up to the current economy and competition?<\/li>\n<li>Internally \u2013 Take a look at where you stand. If you were to move up, what role(s) would you pursue? Is your company positioned for success? What are the reputations of your colleagues? Do they support you? Does your boss advocate for your development? How are you perceived within your organization and in your field?<\/li>\n<li>Self-assessment \u2013 Take stock of your current skills, motivations, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/m3zottrg1dso2sifmrajh\/Risk-Tolerance-Self-Assessment-for-Career-Switchers.xlsx?dl=0&amp;rlkey=ghgl201dkb3livfjdi18kdi0x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">career transition risk level<\/a> and long-term career goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Know your organization<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are your organization\u2019s mission, vision and values?<\/li>\n<li>What are the primary products, programs and services that your organization provides?<\/li>\n<li>Who are your organization\u2019s largest customers or clients?<\/li>\n<li>What is your organization\u2019s three-to-five-year strategic plan?<\/li>\n<li>What is your organization\u2019s competitive advantage?<\/li>\n<li>What are the biggest external and internal threats to your organization\u2019s future?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Position yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify gaps (real or perceived) \u2013 What skills or competencies do you need to learn?<\/li>\n<li>Make it known \u2013 Have you shared your interest in advancement with your superiors?<\/li>\n<li>Learn more \u2013 What are the requirements, skills, etc., needed to move up?<\/li>\n<li>Market yourself \u2013 Join committees, volunteer, etc.; make yourself known.<\/li>\n<li>Create allies \u2013 Find sponsors and mentors throughout your organization.<\/li>\n<li>Map out a plan \u2013 Meet new colleagues and learn about what they do.<\/li>\n<li>Get creative \u2013 Push yourself to think differently about your role and what\u2019s possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Once you find and are offered your next internal role\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Transition to your new role<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss with your old boss: end date, boundaries, how you can add value even in your new role<\/li>\n<li>Discuss with your co-workers: archives of previous work, work plan for projects, ground rules<\/li>\n<li>Discuss with your new boss: determine start date, serve as a bridge to previous group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row content_width=&#8221;grid&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1627921925508{padding-top: 71px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Meet your Career Coaching team Professional Conduct Agreement (PCA) Career Services Programming&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":746,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8130","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/746"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8130"}],"version-history":[{"count":46,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8130\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10753,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8130\/revisions\/10753"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}