Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• educational assistant
• human resources assistant
• legal intake coordinator

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Master’s degree: History, International Relations, Museum Studies, World Heritage Studies, Social Justice and Community Engagement, Library and Information Science.
• College program: Applied Museum Management, Outdoor Adventure Naturalist.
• Bachelor’s degree: Education.

Careers of Alumni Two-Five Years After Graduation

• heritage book coordinator
• journalist
• program officer
• project archaeologist
• records and information analyst
• senior technical writer
• teacher

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

• Research and interpret past and present events and identify possible future trends.
• Understand, compile and apply diverse historical and cultural perspectives to real-life situations and modern life.
• Gather, synthesize and analyze historical and contemporary information.
• Identify precedents for policy development, decision making and strategic planning.
• Interpret and compare historical and contemporary information such as demographics.
• Authenticate materials, information and data using research for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and integrity.

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

• Produce well-researched material, integrating current and past interpretations and perspectives while ensuring accuracy of historical information.
• Develop interesting and effective presentation material to communicate information to various groups using current technology.
• Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Probe for information by asking questions and listening, and engage in constructive conversations.

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.