How do we get from where we are... 
to where we want to be?
Science Skills & Careers resources and events are here to help graduate students in the Faculty of Science navigate their career paths while developing professional skills and a network along the way.
Check back in Fall 2025 for upcoming events!
Past events:
Searching for Internships (March 26th, 1:30-2:30pm, Zoom)
Thinking about an internship to explore a potential career or expand your skillset? This one-hour online workshop was developed specifically for graduate students in the Faculty of Science to learn about internship planning and search strategies.
Learning outcomes:
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Understand how an internship can benefit your career exploration and job search later on
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Gain knowledge of internship search strategies and resources to plan for, find, and fund internships
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Learn troubleshooting solutions for common internship search problems
Audience: This workshop is for graduate students registered in the Faculty of Science.
Resources
In the toolbar to the left, you'll find more information on the following topics:
Job Shadowing - Learn more about this career exploration activity that provides first-hand experience in what it's like to work in a specific role, organization, or industry.
McGill Science Career Briefs - Where do McGill Science alumni go on to work after their PhD? This series of Science Career Briefs outlines employment outcomes of Science PhD alumni from the TRaCE McGill project.
Office Hours - Are you a McGill Science graduate student or postdoc and would like to discuss your professional skills or career development? Reach out for an office hours appointment.
McGill Professional and Career Development Resources - Links to other resources across campus.
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