{"id":9464,"date":"2023-09-26T16:15:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T16:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/?page_id=9464"},"modified":"2025-08-14T18:39:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:39:35","slug":"mfin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/mfin\/","title":{"rendered":"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=\"#conduct\">Professional Conduct Agreement (PCA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Self assessments\">Self assessments<\/a>\n<ul>\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_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]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\/s\/sgenot1xjjsna6h\/Rotman%20Career%20Services%20Professional%20Conduct%202021-2022.pdf?dl=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Professional Conduct Agreement.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIycHJvZ3JhbW1pbmclMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZhJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][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_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTNDYSUyMGlkJTNEJTIyQ2xpZnRvblN0cmVuZ3RocyUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmElM0U=[\/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>CliftonStrengths<\/span>\n\t<\/h4>\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 class=\"TextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;507fd2b0-b2e9-4b3b-8f0e-cb3d29a3c6a2|156&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Upon completion of the assessment, go to the \u2018Reports\u2019 tab on the Gallup main dashboard to download your results and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">read through<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> them thoroughly. The most useful report is called \u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">CliftonStrengths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> Top 5\u2019 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">which<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> offers <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><em>personalized<\/em> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW211464592 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">results based on how you uniquely answered each question.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/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;] Professional Conduct Agreement (PCA) Self assessments CliftonStrengths Advancing within your company (for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":800,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9464","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9464","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\/800"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9464"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9464\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10243,"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/9464\/revisions\/10243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inside.rotman.utoronto.ca\/career-services\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}