Careers

Laurier Grads are Successful

Sample Jobs within the First Year After Graduation

• Indigenous court worker
• cultural coordinator
• support counsellor
• teacher

Sample Further Education Programs within the First Year After Graduation

• Master’s degree: Social Justice and Community Engagement, Social Work.
• College program: Community and Social Services Management, Paralegal, Public Relations.
• Bachelor’s degree: Education.
• JD: Law.

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 a deep understanding of Indigenous perspectives and worldviews, as well as the history, cultures and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world.
• Understand the complex issues of Indigenous identity and government policy implications including land, labour, economy and autonomy.
• Examine the principles of anthropology and archaeology in the context of Indigenous issues.
• Demonstrate Indigenous cultural knowledge about ecology, pedagogy and gender.
• Develop an appreciation for the vibrancy of Haudenosaunee culture from a Haudenosaunee perspective.
• Gain research design skills using Indigenous research theories and methods.

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

• Develop intercultural communication skills and awareness.
• Research, analyze, synthesize and clearly communicate findings in oral and written formats.
• 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.
• Utilize critical thinking skills and demonstrate an understanding of contemporary challenges, issues and trends.
• 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.