Fanshawe College - London

Fanshawe, like all Canadian institutions, does not offer direct placements. However, it does an excellent job of preparing you for the job hunt. The courses are well-thought-out and tailored to correspond to today's real-world scenarios. It also provides a large number of Co-op courses, which allow students to work while studying. This experience will be extremely valuable to your CV. Gaining relevant experience even before you have graduated makes you truly confident in the corporate world. 

Fanshawe has excellent placement records, with 90.3% of its graduates finding work within 6 months of graduation. The graduate report for the year 2018-2019 states that Fanshawe’s KPI Graduate Employment rate is 85.8%, which is once again above the provincial average of 85.5%. This success is partially owed to the career services department in place that provides help to those looking for opportunities. Everything from resume to cover letters, preparing for interviews to upskilling is covered in these services. Workshops on job seeking, resume writing, and demo interviews, among other topics, are also held regularly. Fanshawe arranges job fairs where you can meet great businesses. Employers can also use the college portal for advertising job vacancies. If you are a hard-working student, lecturers will cover for you by giving a good recommendation or even a referral if the situation presents itself. 

The average salary of a Fanshawe graduate ranges between $35,000-$45,000. According to the 2018- 2019 Graduate report by the institution, the Average salary for Advanced Communication for Professionals was $35,806. Applied Mechanical Design Graduates received $37,073 on average and Applied technology graduates received an average salary of $43,032.