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Trent Career Centre
trentu.ca/careers
careers@trentu.ca
The Career Options Project is a resource that allows students to explore potential career avenues. Use your degree specific sheet
to research, investigate and discover how you can use your academic related knowledge, skills and experiences in the workforce.
Remember, the information provided can be used as a starting point, but there are many other things to consider during career
exploration. Your interests, values, personality, and abilities are important personal aspects to reflect on during this process.
The information below describes what you will find on your own major’s Career Options Sheet, with tips on how to use it.
trentu.ca/careers
Visit the Career Centre’s website to find your major’s career options sheet!
Skills Developed Through Your Major
Recognizing Valuable Assets
This section includes sample highlighted skills and abilities that you may have developed and strengthened specifically through
your area of study. Being able to recognize the transferable skills gained through your academic experiences can be an advantage
in many situations — applying to graduate school, marketing yourself to employers, on paper and in person, and being self-aware
when considering future pursuits.
Sample Job Titles And Fields Of Work
A Taste of What’s Out There
Often it’s difficult to relate academic study with actual job titles, careers or fields of study. This section gives a very brief list of
sample careers and fields that may relate to your area of study. It’s important to remember that these are simply some of the more
common careers and fields pursued by graduates in your discipline and by no means is the list exhaustive. Also, some of the
examples provided may require further education/training and experience in the field.
Remember to explore all your options! These are samples—try talking to people in different fields, visit the Career Centre,
research interesting employers, or visit jobbank.gc.ca for more ideas. There are many ways to discover options.
Career Centre & Trent Resources
Great On-Campus Services
Career Centre Services & Resources — CC Resource Library @ Champlain College, Rm. 204
The Trent Career Centre provides services and information to students and alumni. This section on the tip sheet includes
resources that are well-matched to your discipline. Our library is comprehensive and includes a variety of information on academic,
career, employment and alternative opportunities. Stop by and explore not only discipline specific materials, but also general
resources and services:
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Occupational profiles and Employer/Company directories
Post-graduate, work search, internship and career planning books
Academic calendars and directories, Assessment tools and quizzes, Alumni-Student Mentoring Program
Workshops, Résumé Critiques, Career Counselling
Career Centre Web Site - trentu.ca/careers
Professional Associations & Societies
More Than Just A Club!
Professional associations and societies can be very effective exploration resources. Often, their websites contain excellent
information about careers, job boards, what’s happening in the field, events and professional development opportunities, and links to
related information. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
Opportunities
Internships, Careers, Government Programs
This section focuses on opportunities where you can gain practical experience. Many of the sites are specific to a certain field or
branch of work and will allow you to apply the theory and skills you have gained in your university career. Whether you have
graduated and are seeking employment or are in your first year looking for a voluntary opportunity to build your résumé, this section
will have information that will help you get started.
Use this section as a starting point in your search. It’s important to remember that as helpful as job boards, internship listings, and
structured programs are, being able to tap into the hidden job market is equally important. To learn more about how to search for
and create opportunities, visit the Career Centre.
Get Experience
This section includes sources for further information at Trent. Your department may offer special courses or projects that can
provide valuable learning in addition to your traditional courses. Also remember that extra- curricular activities and student groups
allow for learning and skill development.
Get Connected
As a Trent student, learn about career paths and seek guidance from alumni working in diverse professions and industries. An
online database allows you to research what Trent alumni are up to or even contact potential mentors via email. Develop an ementoring relationship with an alumni in your field.
What’s in it for you?
 Receive advice from someone who has had similar experiences
 Gain insight into industry/job information, description of daily duties, career alternatives, & emerging trends
 Find out where your degree has taken others
 Expand your network and contacts in professional fields
Contact us for details and information about special events with alumni. Visit trentu.ca/careers/mentoring.
Liz Scanlon
Public Relations
“... be open to fields and careers that you learn about as you go, and be
creative in how you apply your skills to diverse areas… employers really do
value a broad liberal arts education.”
“Take the time to be clear on what you are good at and like doing….often
you can create the job you want. The advantage of formal education is not
Hollie Devlin
what you learn, but how you learn to think and analyze and respond to the Integrated Healthcare
world around you.”
Communications
Barbara McDonald
Librarian
“Do what you enjoy. That's the best way to find a career. Do your
homework. Interview people in a field you're considering. People who
love their careers love to talk about their work!”
**The Career Options Project was developed by researching other universities, reviewing related associations and speaking with
Trent academic departments. These printable tip sheets are living documents that will be updated as new information is discovered.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to send comments and suggestions. **