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"In a nutshell, the MA in Work and Society was absolutely useful and a huge advantage to my background and approach to labour law classes. Moreover, it sparked my career interest in labour/employment law."
- 2nd year Law student.
Career Information
Upon graduation, our students are well-prepared either to take up employment in related fields or to pursue further studies in PhD programmes. We take particular note of the placement of a number of our graduates in public sector professional positions and in the trade union movement.
Students have been graduating with an MA in Work & Society since the fall of 2000. Since that time, our graduates have found employment working in a wide range of positions including:
- trade union researchers/educators
- mediators
- teachers and professors
- managers and administrators
- human resource specialists
- policy analysts
- economic development officers
- mediators
- administrator
- human resource specialists
Click on the headings below for more information:
Student Success Centre
It is very important for students o begin exploring career interests and options early, long before graduation day arrives. A visit to the Student Success Centre in Gilmour Hall, Room 110 will help you get started in the career search process which will assist you in making career decisions that are both appropriate and fulfilling for you. The Centre has a great website, lots of print resources, career counselors, career planning sessions, jobsearch workshops, employment postings and more!!
Career Info Sites
The sites below have info on career selection, job search tips, resumes, volunteering, employment outlooks, salaries, etc.
It is very important for students to begin exploring career interests and options early, long before graduation day arrives. A visit to the Career Planning and Employment Centre in Gilmour Hall, Room 110, will help you get started in the career search process which will assist you in making career decisions that are both appropriate and fulfilling for you.
The Centre has a great website, lots of print resources, career counselors, career planning sessions, jobsearch workshops, employment postings and more!
Web Resources
Job Listings
There are thousands of job and employment sites on the WWW. Here is a list of a few to get you started!
Alumni Video Showcase
Click here to see how our grads have a comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and political structures and processes that impact on the world of work.
MA Publications
Click here to view the MRP-Thesis List (PDF)
Click here to view publications by our MA Graduates (PDF)
