Discover Exceptional Talent: Access a motivated and skilled workforce from McMaster University
Social Sciences Careers & Experiential Education helps connect employers with students who combine their academic learning with work-term experiences. Whether you require short-term support for projects, seek new talent as part of your long-term recruitment strategy or are passionate about experiential learning, hiring a co-op or internship student is a highly rewarding experience.
Social Sciences students study a range of disciplines that prepare them for careers in areas such as public-sector, banking and finance, data management, corporate and industrial sectors, environmental, social services, and community development.
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Would you like to explore some of your hiring options before contacting our team? Review the basic details of our co-op, internship, and other work-integrated programs in the Social Sciences, including available resources and incentives.
Existing Employers
If you have already hired one or more Social Sciences student(s), the following resources may be helpful:
Eligibility Confirmation Learn More
We can support you in confirming student eligibility for tax credits, programs, or funding.
Forge New Partnerships Learn More
If your organization would like to explore other ways to engage with McMaster besides hiring, such as partnering on research, education, or community engagement our team can help guide you.
In-Demand Skills
Students in the Faculty of Social Sciences are capable, motivated, and ready to apply their knowledge and insights in new environments. Students have key skills and traits that are in demand in the contemporary economy:
Research and Analysis
Problem Solving
Media and Information Literacy
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Critical Thinking
Systems Analysis and Evaluation
Contact Our Team
To explore your options for hiring students, please email our Hire Soc Sci account or contact any one of our employer-facing team members:
Rachel Jones
Career Development and Relationship Manager
