If you are thinking about leaving academia, you are not alone. Developing an exit plan for a non-academic career can provide peace of mind, even if you never put your plan into action.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 16:00to17:00
Friday, March 13, 2026 12:00to13:00
Bring your Resume or CV and join us for a writing session at the Downtown CaPS offices.
Sample CVS and Resumes will be available as well as guides, resources, and checklists.
Monday, March 16, 2026 15:00to16:30
What’s your next step? This interactive workshop for graduate students will teach you the skills to review position types and work environments within the context of your career.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 11:00to12:00
Graduating soon and feeling unsure about the job search process? Drop-in to our informal virtual coffee chat with Career Advisors to ask questions and get insights about where and how to find a job!
RSVP on myFuture here.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 16:00to17:00
Savez-vous comment communiquer de manière claire et efficace lorsque vous réalisez vos tâches professionnelles ? Dans cet atelier, vous allez pratiquer différentes mises en situation typiques de ce contexte et apprendre quelques expressions québécoises afin de maîtriser la communication professionnelle.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 13:00to15:00
CaPS will be tabling in the Breezeway (connecting Redpath Library to McLennan Library) in case you want to learn more about our services, have a career-related question, or just like to find out more about great resources that are here for you!
Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00to12:00
Boost your job or internship search with a polished LinkedIn profile. We will explain how to create a professional LinkedIn presence and explore how to leverage this platform to build your network.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 17:30to19:30
Join us to learn about the career pathways of McGill PhD alumni with a social science and humanities background who are working in Alternative Academic Careers!
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 16:00to17:00
Savez-vous comment communiquer de manière diplomate, même quand le contexte est délicat ? Dans cet atelier, vous allez pratiquer différentes mises en situation et apprendre quelques expressions québécoises afin de vous préparer à de tels événements dans le cadre de votre présent ou futur travail.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 17:00to18:30
Comment se lancer dans une carrière en français au Québec? Quelles opportunités s'ouvrent grâce à la maîtrise du français? Comment établir un réseau solide dans un milieu professionnel bilingue?
Friday, March 27, 2026 14:30to16:00
Artificial Intelligence is transforming how employers recruit and evaluate candidates -- from resume screening to video interviews.
Monday, March 30, 2026 12:00to13:30
Not sure how to get "Canadian experience"? You're not alone. Many international students face this challenge when starting their careers in Canada.
Friday, April 10, 2026 10:00to11:30
If you're a Master's, PhD, or Postdoc interested in non-academic careers but not sure what's out there, this session walks you through some tools to help you gather information about careers outside the tenure track. Come learn how to leverage your research skills in finding your next opportunity!
Monday, April 13, 2026 15:00to16:00
Master's, PhDs, and Postdocs - are you on the job market?
Monday, April 20, 2026 14:00to15:00
Grad students go on to work in a wide range of industries beyond academia. An industry or non-academic CV (also known as a resume outside Quebec) highlights your transferrable skills and experience in ways that will be legible to employers outside higher education.