Put yourself on the pathway to career success! Career services are available for Education undergraduate students and students in M.A.T.L. programs to help provide individual career guidance and offer engaging events. Many events serve to foster leadership and networking by bringing students with industry professionals, and potential employers. Your career advisor can also give you practical insight into diverse worldwide job markets, enhanced skills development, and hiring trends. Students see Career Advisors for many reasons, including:
- Job search strategies (full-time, part-time, and summer jobs)
- CV and cover letter review
- Professional portfolio and LinkedIn profile review
- International teaching and volunteer opportunities
- Teaching application process (local and international)
- Alternative careers in education
- Interview preparation/mock (practice) interview
- Graduate school applications
- Job offers and salary negotiation
- Careers in various industries
Job Search Tools
Career exploration is a process of learning about yourself and the world of work, identifying and exploring new possibilities, and developing effective strategies to realize your goals. As a McGill student, you have access to an abundance of resources to assist you in planning for your future career!
Whether you need help with your CV, cover letter, interview skills, or networking, Education Career Services can assist you in your career development at any point during your degree.
Do not forget to check out the McGill CaPS Career Resource Centre:
C.V. and Cover Letter Translation
The Education Career Advisor can give you feedback on your CV and cover letter in French or English. If you need any assistance in translating your C.V. or cover letter from English to French or vice versa, you can contact the following organization: YES Montreal (Note: A fee is required).
Workshops & Info Sessions
Career Workshops
The Education Career Advisor conducts workshops in various Education courses, as well as outside of class time. Each semester, our office offers a variety of workshops targeted specifically to Education students. Some topics include but are not limited to:
- CV and cover letter writing (in English and en français!)
- Interviewing and networking
- Education Career fair: strategies for success
- How to find a summer job
- Many more!
Information Sessions
A wide range of professionals come to campus to participate in events, as well as hold information sessions. These events are an excellent resource for exploring your career options and networking with professionals in your field. Some topics include:
- Grad School 101
- Substitute Teaching
- Alternative Careers in Education
- Teaching Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching in French
- Many more!
Toolkit Series
Our "Toolkit" series invites subject-matter experts to deliver practical, skill-based workshops that incorporate case studies, up-to-date research, and best practices. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Teaching Sex Ed
- Addressing Complex Behaviours in the Classroom
- Success in the Online Classroom
Career Fairs & Events
Education Career Fair
The McGill Education Career Fair is a yearly event organized by the Education Undergraduate Student Society (EdUS), Education Career Services and the Career Planning Service (CaPS) of McGill University. Our objective is to provide a forum where both future teachers and employers can network and explore job opportunities in today’s education field. Each year, there are approximately 300 attendees; i.e. undergraduate and graduate education students as well as alumni.
Kinesiology Career Exploration Day
BSc Kin students have the opportunity to meet with top employers, professional associations, and graduate schools in the field of Kinesiology. Our objective is to provide a forum where you can network and explore job opportunities, as well as gain valuable insights that will help you to make important choices regarding your career!
*The Kin Career Exploration Day takes place every second year
QAIS Speed Interviewing and Networking Event
This intimate and interactive networking event with the Quebec Association of Independent Schools (QAIS) will allow you to briefly interview with various school representatives, as well as mix and mingle throughout the evening.
Journey's End - Journey's Start
The Faculty of Education hosts an annual professional development capstone event for graduating Bachelor of Education students in the Winter term called Journey’s End, Journey’s Start. It is a full-day event featuring a collection of workshops, panels, and guest speakers.
Program-Specific Career Resources
B.A.(Education); Major in Education in Global Contexts
Law 21 and your Career
Law 21 is a law that applies only within Quebec and entails the legalization of prohibiting religious symbols (for example, the kippah, turban, niqab, and hijab) within the public sector. Since some B.A. graduates may be interested in administrative or leadership professions within the public sector, it is our priority to inform students affected by Law 21 of careers that are possible to pursue.
Learn more about the impact of Law 21 on Education Faculties in Quebec by reading this article.
Careers in private sector companies
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Companies are not in the public sector, and therefore are not subject to following Law 21 in their hiring practices
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Examples of these potential employers are: personal coaching services, technology start-ups, organizational development moderators/administrators, HR training, tutoring, and others
Administration-related careers at non-profit organizations and institutions
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Internship and/or Placement Coordinator
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Student Affairs Administrator
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Student Recruitment Associate
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Administration Technician
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Skills Development Officer
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Administrative Assistant
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University Advancement Officer
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Public Relations Consultant
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Event Manager
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Youth Leader
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Recreation Manager
Pursue Higher Education (i.e. Masters, PhD) for alternative careers
Combine your teaching degree with an additional degree to unlock alternative career pathways:
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Education & Society
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School/Applied Child Psychology
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Educational Technology
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Curriculum Development
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Educational Leadership
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Human Resources
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Public Relations
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Communication Studies
B.Ed. & MATL
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