SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Assess issues and trends in international development
- Understanding of effects of change on the development of a community; anticipating future needs & trends
- Present ideas and data clearly
- Understand cultural diversity
- Mediate/negotiate conflicts
- Understand inequality from economic, cultural, political, historical, gender and social perspectives
- Interdisciplinary comprehension of socioeconomic obstacles faced by different regions around the world
- Communicate across cultures /languages
- Aptitude for leadership, influence
- Project development & management
- Adapt to other cultures, develop cross-cultural relationships
- Grasp of issues in economic development & international relations
- Program evaluation and monitoring
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Activist
- Author
- Business Consultant
- Community Relations Officer
- Development Agencies
- Diplomat
- Disaster Relief
- Economic Development Officer
- Educator/Professor
- Foreign Correspondent
- Government Agencies
- Health Organizations
- Human Rights Advocate
- Immigration Officer
- International Communications Expert
- International Law
- International Policy Analyst
- International Relations Officer
- Media/Journalism
- Language Instructor
- Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Political Groups
- Public Health Officer
- Refugee Affairs Program Officer
- Research Organizations
- Social Service Organizations
- Speech Writer
- Translator/ Interpreter
- Youth Development Organizations
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!
- Canadian Association for the Study of International Development
- Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Canadian International Council
- Cooperation Canada
- International Development Research Centre
- Canadian Centre for International Studies and Cooperation
- United Nations Association in Canada
- Centre for Global Development
- World University Service of Canada
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- International Institute for Sustainable Development
- Ontario Internship Program
- International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
- Foreign Affairs Canada (Exchange Program)
- Ontario Council for International Cooperation
- Council on Foreign Relations
- Jobs in International Development
- Go Abroad (Study, Volunteer, Jobs, Intern & More)
- Idealist
- Career Edge
- Charity Village
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)
- World University Service of Canada
- Humanitarian Coalition
Get Experience
- International Development Studies at Trent University - Courses, work and study opportunities, alumni reflections on the 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, learn new skills & gain a variety of experiences.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Networking, Mentoring and Informational Interviewing - Careerspace has workshops and one-on-one appointments to help you develop your network.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.