Humanities Student Career Support

Welcome to Student Resources! Here you will find information and resources on career-related support for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Humanities. Please continue scrolling for information on our Internship Program, Career Workshops, and Individual Career Support options.

Eligibility and Access to Participate

Student Eligibility

The Student Experience Office offers career-related support for undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program within the Faculty of Humanities. Non-Humanities students registered in a Combined Honours degree program with a Humanities discipline may participate in career-focused activities upon payment of an administrative fee. The fee is $40.64 for the 2024-25 academic year.

Limiting Student Access to Participate

The Faculty of Humanities reserves the right to limit student access to one or more program activities for a determinant amount of time for reasons including, but not limited to:

any student action where the reputation of the student, the Faculty of Humanities and/or McMaster University may be compromised;

any student that terminates/ends the period of internship employment earlier than the date specified in the internship agreement without prior consultation with Humanities Careers and Experience staff;

any student that breaks the written terms of agreement from any signed contract or agreement with the Faculty of Humanities (e.g., Humanities Internship Program student contracts);

any situation where a student knowingly submits false, misleading or unauthentic/plagiarized information in an application or document; and

submission of an application that is incomplete, inaccurate and/or that is deemed unsuitable by Student Experience Office staff.

In the case where a student’s ability to participate in an activity/activities is limited or revoked, the student will be notified in writing.

Students are responsible and/or liable for any fees associated with the completion of programs from which they have been removed based on their own action or conduct as outlined above.

Internships

Gain skills, use your education and expand your professional network through a paid internship position.

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Career Planning

Discover career possibilities with a Humanities degree.

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NEW: Register for HUMAN 2CP3

HUMAN 2CP3 will help you to use your education and skills to develop a rewarding career.

This 3-unit elective course is available to undergrads in Level 2 and above, and will help you learn how to:

Use your education and the skills you’ve developed to build a meaningful career
Analyze job postings and create tailored job applications
Create an online profile for effective networking
Prepare for and feel more confident during interviews

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OSCARplus for Humanities

A new module has been created specifically for Humanities students.

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Career Workshops for Humanities

Register for one or more of these career sessions on OSCARplus > Humanities > Events, or click on the direct link below (you may need to login with your MacID to view the event).

FALL TERM:

October 29, 1:30-2:20PM – Creating Effective Resumes
November 14, 12:30-1:20PM – Stand Out Cover Letters

WINTER TERM:

January 22, 2:30-3:20PM – Creating Effective Resumes
February 6, 11:30-12:20PM – LinkedIn Essentials
March 12, 11:30-12:20PM – Effective Job Searching
March 27, 1:30-2:20PM – Interview Skills

These sessions are open to all Humanities students.
Register on OSCARplus to secure your spot!

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Individual Career Support

Career staff are here and ready to help!

Humanities students can request a one-on-one appointment for career support in the following areas:

General career advice
Resume review
Cover letter review
LinkedIn profile review
Interview preparation support
Job search support

Click here to complete the online appointment request form.

Staff will respond to your request within 24-48 business hours.

NEW: Career Support Drop-in Hours

The Student Experience Office is now offering career support drop-in hours to undergraduate Humanities students.

Upcoming dates for Fall 2024:

Thursday, October 10 and 21; November 14 and 28 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in CNH 107.

Support is available for the following topics:

General Career Advice
Job Searching
Interview Preparation
Humanities Internships

Other Career and Education Planning Support Appointments

Career Counselling Appointments

Humanities students can meet with a professional career counsellor in the Student Success Centre to address concerns, explore options, discuss career goals and develop a personalized plan. Staff can help you build self-awareness and connect your values, interests and skills with exciting industries and career paths. To book an appointment, visit OSCARplus. From the main menu, click on Student Success Centre > Appointments > Book an Appointment. Then click on Careers in the overview page.

Questions about grad school

To book an appointment for questions related to graduate school programs and applications, visit OSCARplus. From the main menu, click on Student Success Centre > Appointments > Book and Appointment. Then click on Careers in the overview page. The appointment type to look for is Personal Statement and Further Education Applications.

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Online Career Assessment

Type Focus

Remember filling out those personality quizzes in your favourite magazine? This is just as fun – and your results will include helpful information about your individual potential career options!

See how your personality and skills can lead to exciting careers by completing the free online TypeFocus career assessment.

Email us with your name and student number to request access.

Because you create your own password-protected profile, you can continue to access your assessment information and career profile whenever you want.

Big Interview

The Student Success Centre offers support with preparing for interviews using Big Interview. Whatever your interviewing skill and comfort level, the right preparation and support can help you feel better prepared and more confident.

Click here to gain access.