SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Research, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to precisely examine, analyze
- and interpret data
- Quantitative reasoning
- Skills in social research, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork
- Ability to challenge own thoughts and ideas
- Effective interdisciplinary interactions and collaborations
- Summarize research findings
- Creative and investigative
- Solve problems and make decisions
- Presenting complex ideas, data and knowledge clearly to a general audience
- Broader understanding of current
- events / social issues
- Study topics from scientific, social and humanist perspectives
- Apply knowledge to everyday scenarios
- Community engagement
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Biomedical Ethics
- Communication Specialist
- Curator/Archivist
- Doctor
- Evaluation and Research
- Health Promotion
- Lawyer
- Outreach Director
- Policy Analyst
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Social Marketing
- Teacher/Professor
- Creative writer/poet working with scientific/environmental themes
- Scientific Journalist
- Government Programming
- Lobbyist/Speech Writer
- Knowledge Exchange Specialist
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!
Arts
- Canadian Knowledge Transfer & Exchange Community of Practice
- Federation for the Humanities & Social Sciences
- Canadian Public Relations Society
- Social Sciences & Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Science
- Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
- Canadian Institute of Health Research
- Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario
- Eco Canada
- Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- Ontario Internship Program
- Career Edge
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Charity Village
- Ministry of Natural Resources Internship Program
Arts
- Humanities and Social Sciences Online
- Scholarly Societies Project
- WorkInCulture – Cultural Careers Council Ontario
Science
Get Experience
- Arts and Science at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, program blog, 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.