Career Peers
Our team of Career Peers offer 30 minute one-on-one appointments supporting you in the following ways:
- Resume and cover letter review
- Informational interviews
- An introduction to your Career Journey (a career explorative conversation using the career journey model and Career Leader Assessment Tool)
- Interview Prep
- How to navigate the RC Portal for effective job search tools and resources
To book an appointment, click here! NOW offering extended hours on Monday to Friday, 5-9 PM, and weekend, 9 AM-3 PM. You can also send us an email at rccareerpeers@utoronto.ca with your questions!
Also, feel free to swing by the hybrid Group Drop-ins to ask any career-related questions you might have: Fridays 2 PM – 3 PM. Details are located on the RC Portal > Events.
Zohaib Aslam, 4th year | Management Specialist
Work experience: Financial Analyst at Loblaws Companies Limited
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: You should not hesitate to push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
One fun fact: “I can juggle a soccer ball for over an hour without dropping it!”
Erin Kim, 4th year | Management Specialist
Work experience: Brand Management Intern at P&G
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: There is no one set a path toward your career, and it is ok to pivot from the initial plan!
One fun fact: “My favorite movie recently changed from About Time to In the Heights! I am a huge room-com and movie, musical lover.”
Yalda Shabestari, 4th year | Management Specialist
Work experience: Solutions Specialist Intern at Microsoft
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: It is ok if you do not know what you want your future career to be when you are in university. Take the time to talk to your fellow peers and participate in events to learn about the many different opportunities available.
One fun fact: “I have lived and worked in different countries, including Iran, England, the United States, and Canada!”
Leafy Feng, 4th year | Management Specialist
Work experience: Corporate Banking Summer Analyst at CIBC Capital Markets
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: In my first year, I wish I knew more about the different technical workshops and learning opportunities that Rotman provides.
One fun fact: “I have pet goldfish that are over 13 years old!”
Sunehra Ali, 3rd year | Finance & Economics Specialist
Work experience: Test/QA Analyst Intern at CIBC
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: Ultimately, you will gain the most from meeting people and building relationships along the way. You never know what opportunities will arise at Roman from your friends, mentors, and now extensive network!
One fun fact: “I used to be in a Chinese Dragon Dance team in high school.”
Vahid Zaki, 4th year | Accounting Specialist
Work experience: Audit Intern at KPMG
One thing I wish I knew as an incoming student: The planner tool on Acorn is extremely useful when strategizing future course loads, majors and minors, or summer classes.
One fun fact: “I am a huge soccer fan and never miss an Arsenal game!”
