There was a similar question posted on McMaster Alumni Group on LinkedIn. It was interesting to see where people had ended up.

What major are you studying now? And do you think you'll be in a job related to your field of study at McMaster?

I took Political Science at Mac and didn't like any of the jobs available to me. So now I'm in college for something completely different.

I took Biology at Mac. I'm doing graduate studies right now but I'm certain that I'll find work related to my education at Mac.

In most cases though, the content that you study in university may be unrelated to your future work. It's the skills and habits that you develop, and the people that you meet that have more bearing on your job prospects.

I would honestly severely dislike to be doing an office job, with a BSc., i would much rather go into graduate studies (which I plan to do) and directly use my knowledge. I don't see myself as one of those people who extrapolates their skills-I'm one of those people who went to uni to gain the degree to get the job, not necessarily the skills (although OFCOURSE I would be using them...but I wouldn't think of getting a job based on my "skills")

then again, that's just me

EDIT: I wouldn't get a job SOLELY based on my skillls, I need my knowledge used too.

I have no idea, it would be nice to...

While I would like to use what I paid to learn and what I love to study (no, I do not want to be a teacher), unless I become an editor/publisher like I want, I don't really expect to get a job directly related to my field of studies. While the skills necessary to perform the job may be a result of my studies, I doubt that I will be doing something directly related to English Literature or Cultural Studies.

nursing... certainly hope i end with a career

absolutely not. there is nothing out there in my related field.

Originally Posted by jamescw1234

absolutely not. there is nothing out there in my related field.

I really don't want to be rude or offensive or anything, seriously don't, but why did you pick your major when you know there's no jobs in it after uni? I understand it's interesting, you love it, etc.etc., but wouldn't it be a better value for your money if you knew you had a chance of getting a job afterwards?

just wondering, DKM

Well considering I'm in med rad, pretty sure I'll end up in a related job

Originally Posted by jamescw1234

absolutely not. there is nothing out there in my related field.

It's probably for the best. The underpriviledged people you would end up trying to help tend to be very ignorant, and probably dislike all homosexuals, and would attempt to assault you. Not being mean, just saying, not everyone is as open minded as we are at mac.

Yes I believe so, or probably a job where I can apply my knowledge I gain from here into the workplace.

Originally Posted by drpatel

I really don't want to be rude or offensive or anything, seriously don't, but why did you pick your major when you know there's no jobs in it after uni? I understand it's interesting, you love it, etc.etc., but wouldn't it be a better value for your money if you knew you had a chance of getting a job afterwards?

just wondering, DKM

There was sarcasm in that post. I already have a job lined up, I start next month. 780 hours of field experience is helpful like that. Even though the social service sector is kind of crappy right now, I'd like to think I'm at an advantage of holding a BSW and not just a BA in sociology.

Originally Posted by tyrant

It's probably for the best. The underpriviledged people you would end up trying to help tend to be very ignorant, and probably dislike all homosexuals, and would attempt to assault you. Not being mean, just saying, not everyone is as open minded as we are at mac.

I work mainly with people who have schizophrenia, and several homophobic clients. I can handle it

Originally Posted by jamescw1234

I work mainly with people who have schizophrenia, and several homophobic clients. I can handle it

just as long as they don't lynch you....