May 27, 2025
A special message for our McGill Graduates (Bachelor degree of 2023)
You will receive a special invitation by email to participate in our Destination Survey. At McGill’s Career Planning Service (CaPS), we're committed to accurately informing and shaping the career expectations of McGill students by gaining deeper insights into the career trajectories of our recent graduates. Your input is vital in this endeavor.
Your responses will shed light on the diverse career paths you've pursued, the factors driving your choices, and your overall career satisfaction. Your participation is voluntary and confidential. The information gained from this survey will be compiled and made available on the CaPS website (https://www.mcgill.ca/caps/publications/destinationsurvey), and to current students/staff in the form of summaries.
We thank you for your time and participation, and any questions can be directed to the contacts listed in the email.
The purpose of the Destination Survey is to gain a better understanding of:
- What recent McGill undergraduates are doing up 12-18 months post graduation
- Where they are currently located
- Their student experience at McGill
- The job search strategies they used
- Their career satisfaction
2018-2022 Destination Survey Results
In May 2023, the online, confidential, bilingual survey was sent to over 26000 undergraduate alumni from the classes of 2018-2022.
The overall response rate was 14%. A total of 3596 graduates completed the survey between May and August 2014. All Faculties were represented.
Executive summary of key findings:
- The vast majority (93%) of graduates are employed or pursuing further education with the remainder job searching or taking a gap year for personal or professional reasons.
- Most alumni choose to remain in Canada.
- 90% found their first job within 6 months of graduation, with 2/3 having started their job search before graduation.
- 65% graduates rated their French skills as good/excellent at graduation
- Alumni report a good fit between their life/career goals and their current position
- Their McGill degree was very important or required for their position.
Destination Survey - Classes of 2018-2022 - 
Destination Survey 2018 - 2022
Previous reports:
Destination Survey - Class of 2014 - Destination Survey Results