From April 15 to April 30, CaPS front desk hours will be adjusted to 10-12PM and 1PM-4PM.
Booking for advising appointments will resume after May 1.
Drop-In's are cancelled during the exam period.
If you are a science graduate 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.
Science Job Websites - Listings of job boards for 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 alternative career options for science graduates.
- Science alternatives (University of Oxford)
- Science careers outside of academe (UA)
- So you want to be...series (UA)
- So you want to run the lab? (PDF) (nature.com)
For more career information on science careers, consult the following resources.
- Science Careers Booklets (AAAS)
Topics include career trends, running your own lab and more. - Tomorrow’s Professor Postings (Stanford University)
Articles and postings on careers. - More to science career posts (BMC)
- Science alternatives books (Available in the McGill Library)
Networking
Join one or more groups to connect with alumni and professionals in your field to expand your network and find job opportunities.
- McGillConnect
A global network that connects McGill alumni. - Scitable
A global network of science faculty and students. - ResearchGate
A platform for scientists to collaborate with a friend or colleague. - Versatile PhD
An online community for graduates interested in non-academic careers. - Directory of scientists and other research professionals
Access to 800 professionals from government institutions. - LinkedIn - McGill University
Connect McGill alumni on LinkedIn to build your network.