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
Potential Workplaces
- Conservation Authority
- Health Agencies
- Environmental Organizations
- Government
- Highschools
- Non Profit 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. Go through the student experience portal> Peterborough / Durham Campus appointment bookings> Careerspace> Book by appointment type
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar via the trent experience portal.
- 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.
Volunteering
Volunteer in the community or on campus to gain experience, network, and give back
- Volunteer Peterborough
- Examples of organizations that could be a good fit to volunteer at depending on your interests are: Art Gallery of Peterborough, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Kawartha Land Trust, Peterborough Public Library, Ontario Turtle Conservation
Co-op
Complete three paid work terms and graduate with a distinct career advantage. To learn more about co-op, visit the co-op website.
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.