SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Critical/creative thinking
- Ethical thinking
- Awareness of diversity
- Communication
- Logical and analytical thinking
- Mediating/negotiating conflicts
- Writing articulately and analytically
- Organize and interpret social, economic and political data
- Analysis of complex problems
- Make observations, solve problems & make effective decisions
- Analysis of issues from multiple perspectives
- Aptitude for strategic leadership
- Develop research strategies and utilize
- research methods
- Implement projects and organize people
- and ideas
- Assess and analyze a strategic environment
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Advertising Agencies
- Accountant
- Banks/Financial Services
- Budget Analyst
- College/University Faculty
- Commercial Underwriter
- Consultant
- Economist
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Analyst
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Government
- High Technology Firms
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Specialist
- Indigenous Business Development Officer
- Insurance Companies
- Investment Banker
- Journalist/Business Writer
- Labour Relations Specialist
- Loan Officer
- Logistics Specialist
- Market Research Analyst
- Management Specialist
- Media Correspondent
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Futurepreneur Canada
- Canadian Marketing Association
- Canadian Association of Business Economics
- Canadian Association of Management Consultants
- Canadian Professional Sales Association
- Canadian Bankers Association
- Canadian Institute of Management
- Chartered Professional Accountants
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Insurance Works
- Human Resource Management Guide Canada
- Business Analysis Jobs
- Canadian Business Network
- Canadian Securities Institute
- Human Resources Jobs
- Finance, Accounting and Management Jobs
- INOMICS
- AIESEC Canada Global Internship Program
- Insurance Institute of Canada
- Career Edge
- Services for Youth
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Job Bank
- Charity Village
- ASPIRE
- Isempower Career Pathway Program
Get Experience
- Business Administration at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, internship program, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.