University of Calgary

Career Possibilities for University Undergraduates

Your studies at university will have helped you to develop a number of personal skills, possibly including the following:

Ambitious Articulate Assertive Capable
Conscientious Competent Creative Dependable
Disciplined Decisive Efficient Energetic
Enterprising Enthusiastic Flexible Honest
Imaginative Innovative Learns Quickly Loyal
Mature Organized Persistent Perceptive
Positive Attitude Productive Reliable Resourceful
Results Oriented Strong Work Ethic Responsible Self-Motivated
Sensitive Sense of Humour Thorough Tactful

Beyond these general attributes, each university discipline may lead to the development of unique skills and abilities which can lead you in a variety of career directions. The pages in this section contain information sheets on skills, career possibilities and additional resources for university majors. Just click on the link for your major or area of specialization.

Anthropology Economics Linguistics
Archaeology Education Mathematics
Architecture Engineering Philosophy
Art History English Physics & Astronomy
Biology Geography Political Science
Business Geology Psychology
Canadian Studies History Religious Studies
Chemistry Homemaking Science
Communication & Culture Humanities Science, Technology & Society
Communications Studies Kinesiology Social Sciences
Computer Science Languages Social Work
Development Studies Law & Society Sociology
Drama Leisure & Tourism Urban Studies
Earth Science Liberal Arts Women's Studies