Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• communications coordinator
• English teaching assistant
• senior guest services supervisor
• settlement worker
• writer/editor

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Master’s degree: International Relations, Canadian Studies, Social and Cultural Contexts of Education, Human Osteoarchaeology.
• College program: Human Resources, Autism and Behavioural Sciences, Museum Studies.
• Bachelor’s degree: Education.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• career advisor
• membership service representative
• museum collection assistant
• program and visitor experience officer
• senior project manager

Develop Your Knowledge and Skills

Employers have identified these top four skills as important when evaluating entry-level candidates­. As a Laurier student, you gain these skills through the opportunities available to you.

Functional Knowledge

• Gain an awareness of how to effectively evaluate and examine past, present and future North American life.
• Explore topics and issues relevant to Canada from a variety of perspectives and compare North American culture/society with international cultures/societies.
• Gain a solid understanding of North American geography, economics and political systems.
• Gather information, conduct research and evaluate the needs of North Americans.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of selected North American problems and issues.
• Display an understanding of how the unique North American climate, geography, government policy and culture impact the continued development of North American society.
• Identify and examine the key factors which affect the continued development of North America for the purposes of extrapolating information and planning for future development.

Collaboration/Teamwork Skills

• Work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others for team success.
• Oversee, lead and/or contribute to a project including determining goals, planning details, making decisions and completing tasks.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and an understanding of individual perspectives and diversity.

Communication Skills

• Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.
• Prepare interesting and informative reports and presentations for diverse audiences using current technology.

Problem-Solving Skills

• Identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources.
• Learn, understand and critically interpret information, and apply knowledge to new situations.
• Set priorities, meet deadlines and manage time, data and resources.
• Make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively, identify and consider all sides of an issue.
• Analyze and evaluate data to discuss, support and/or question ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals.