Toronto Urban Fellows Program

[BlueandYellow]

Hi!

I applied for the Ontario Internship Program (OIP), and there was an amazing support forum during the application process on Red Flags Deals. I thought it might be nice to start up a similar forum for the Toronto Urban Fellows Program. ( http://www.toronto.ca/urbanfellows/ ) Has anyone else applied? I received an email saying that got my application, but haven't heard anything else since then.

Thanks,

Blue and Yellow

[CuriosityWorks]

I have not heard back - perhaps I didn't make the interview cut. Or, things are slowed by the strike. Anyone hear anything yet?

[BlueandYellow]

Haven't heard anything, but staying hopeful! What is your educational background? ~Blue and Yellow

[BlueandYellow]

Has anyone else heard?

[frozenmelon]

Wow. Pay is so much higher than OIP.'

What are the health benefits like?

[CuriosityWorks]

Haven't heard anything, but staying hopeful! What is your educational background? ~Blue and Yellow

MA in new media and PhD (ABD) in human rights and communication. You?

I understand that the interviews have not yet been held as a result of the labour disruption. I wonder if they will have to re-post the call - the HR department message indicates all jobs in progress will be re-posted and people will have to reapply.

[BlueandYellow]

MES (Environmental and Resource Studies), focusing on Environmental Policy.

Where did you get the information that they might have to re-post the jobs? Do you have a link for it? I would expect that after the strike started, they wouldn't be able to "accept" applications, and would require people to re-apply. That makes sense, people could have been disadvantaged if they had questions that couldn't be answered because the strike was on. I really hope that that doesn't apply for the Urban Fellows Program. I would imagine it would really delay things. It sounded like they got a lot of applications. I didn't even get a confirmation email that they had received my application until a week and a half after the deadline!! So, imagine having to process them all again!

~Blue and Yellow

[BlueandYellow]

P.S. To all forum “guests” who applied for the program, you should really sign up. It only takes a minute or two, and it would be nice to get a number of people on the forum! Thanks! ~Blue and Yellow

[CuriosityWorks]

Where did you get the information that they might have to re-post the jobs? Do you have a link for it?

I first checked the city's employment page - there is a message there indicating that jobs will be re-posted. I then emailed the TUF Program to ask if they too would be suspending their search. In response I received an automated email reply indicating that "interviews will not be scheduled during the disruption" suggesting that there will not be a new call for this program.

I'm sure the competition will be tough - this is a great opportunity.

[BlueandYellow]

Good to know. Thanks!

[UWO Carebear]

Hi Everyone;

I recived an email a while back (end of June) to complete an assignment for the program and send it back within 3 days. Did anyone else do this?

[BlueandYellow]

Oh dear... no, I didn't get an email about that. That isn't a good sign :S When did they email you the package? Did you turn down the OIP job?

Thanks,

BlueandYellow

[BlueandYellow]

Did anyone else get emailed a packaging?

[scribbler08]

I also did not receive a package... i think this likely means we did not make the cut. Too bad!

[historian]

I had emailed at the end of June as I was heading out of town for the summer and all they said was that they were not doing interviews until after the strike.

But I also did not get an assignment package...what did they want you to do?

I guess I didn't make the cut either...would be nice if there were a little more transparency, but oh well. Guess I can go about making set plans for next year!

[BlueandYellow]

At least you heard back from them. Sounds like you still have a chance! I find it bizarre they would email some people and not everyone (unless you still have a chance). I haven't heard anything since they confirmed they received my application. Welcome to the thread :)

[historian]

Well, the only reason they emailed was because I emailed them...frankly it looked like a standard reply that they would give to anyone. But actually saying that they would be sending out assignments to those who have been chosen for the next stage would have been nice...

[KK01]

I received an email about the assignment too and had to get it done in three days.

I got a call for an interview this week. Don't be discouraged if you didn't get this far yet -- everything was at a stand still due to the labour strike.

If anyone is interested, I asked the person who called me about the numbers involved. Based on what she said, over 1000 people applied, out of which 50 people are being interviewed. The chances of securing one of those 13 placements is slim, but there's a chance!

Good luck.

[UWO Carebear]

I received an email about the assignment too and had to get it done in three days.

I got a call for an interview this week. Don't be discouraged if you didn't get this far yet -- everything was at a stand still due to the labour strike.

If anyone is interested, I asked the person who called me about the numbers involved. Based on what she said, over 1000 people applied, out of which 50 people are being interviewed. The chances of securing one of those 13 placements is slim, but there's a chance!

Good luck.

Hey!

I got an interview too, mine is next Wednesday. It sounds like it will be very competitive!

[UWO Carebear]

I received an email about the assignment too and had to get it done in three days.

I got a call for an interview this week. Don't be discouraged if you didn't get this far yet -- everything was at a stand still due to the labour strike.

If anyone is interested, I asked the person who called me about the numbers involved. Based on what she said, over 1000 people applied, out of which 50 people are being interviewed. The chances of securing one of those 13 placements is slim, but there's a chance!

Good luck.

Hey!

I got an interview too, mine is next Wednesday. It sounds like it will be very competitive!

[Ming99]

Hi Everyone!

Has anyone who had an interview for the Urban Fellows program heard anything back since? I believe they said they would call either way, but it's been almost 3 weeks since I was interviewed and I'm getting antsy!

Thanks

[tuf]

Yes, I heard back and have been accepted to the program. It really was very competitive, so no one should feel too bad for not having made it.

[KK01]

I heard back too, and I got the position.

Better luck next time guys.

[BlueandYellow]

This is a delayed reply, but, I was wondering if the people that got in could make recommendations on what they felt made them an ideal candidate for the position (work experience, schooling, etc). It would be good to have a sense of what I need to work towards to be a better candidate. Congrats about getting the job, what a great opportunity. Thanks!

[Lali]

Hi everyone, looks like you've got a great discussion going. I am applying for the 2010 round of the program and need some advice. From those of you that were successful in your applications, it would be great if you could share some- even a little about what you think made you stand out of the thousands of applicants. Also any insight into your fellow Fellows' strengths etc. IT would go a long way- thanks

[tinob83]

I've applied for the 2010 intake. Competition is obviously going to be strong and plentiful, but looking forward to finding out.

I'm living in the UK and never really gone for jobs in other countries, but due to employment opportunities here I've had to cast my net a little further.

[ERSUW]

Yes.

I also applied for 2010. Telling from the other comments, this is a highly competitive process. I was just wondering if any of you received a confirmation e-mail. All I noticed was the confirmation that my application had been received, after I submitted the application online, but I didn't get any private confirmation e-mail.

[NothingConstant]

Hey Guys,

Great someone took initiative to start this forum this year. Yes I heard as most of you did that the competition was high this year as well, about 1000 applicants... So it will be very competitive!
I as well applied for the 2010 round, and was sent an assignment to complete... I Submitted the assignment on July 3rd, and heard back on July 6th! They stated that they will contact candidates to let them know if they made if for the interview round... Has anyone else submitted the assignment? I wish someone from last year's pool would give us some feedback... :)

[huggybear101]

any feedback from veterans on the assignment/interview?
so nervous here...
wonder how many people are given the assignment versus how many interviewed...?