If you are a graduate in social sciences or humanities looking for a career outside academia, consult the following resources for a list of job websites, social network websites, articles of interest and other career resources.
Social Science Job Websites - Listings of job boards for social science graduates.
Please note that CaPS and McGill do not endorse any particular websites/services; the listing is for your information only.
Career Options
Articles on on alternative career options for graduates in social sciences and humanities.
- Career alternatives for art historians (Charles M. Rosenberg)
- Transition Q & A...series (UA)
For more career information for social sciences or humanities, consult the following resources.
- A non-academic career? (American Philosophical Association)
A guide for philosophers seeking career paths beyond academia. - Beyond Academe
Non-academic career options for graduates in history majors and related disciplines. - Connected Academics
Resources to prepare doctoral students of Language and Literature for a variety of careers. - InterSECT Job Simulations
An online platform that allows PhD-level scientists and humanists to explore future career options. - PhD in English? (Sellout Your Soul)
A little vulgar but still provides some good advice. - Resources for an expansive job search: Humanities & social sciences (Whisnant Projects)
A compilation of resources for those who seek career paths beyond academia. - TRaCE Narratives (TRaCE)
Interviews from PhDs across the country. - The Humanities PhD Project
Career stories shared by humanities Ph.Ds - Transition Tradition
Career profiles, articles and videos for researchers in Arts and Humanities. - Social sciences & humanities alternatives books (Available in the McGill Library)