Career Development

Resources for building your career at Dalhousie

Dalhousie University promotes personal leadership, self-discovery, and planning as part of an employee's career journey.

Check out these resources on taking ownership of building your career at Dalhousie.

• Career development guidelines
• Building your rewarding career at Dalhousie
• Expanding your network of contacts
• Dalhousie's ACHIEVE program
• Interview preparation guidelines
• Writing tips:
  • Resumes
  • Cover letters

Additional Resources

Dalhousie University

• Human Resources
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Employee and Organizational Development
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) (career advice available)
• University Libraries
  • Career Insider
• Career Information Centre

General Information

• Nova Scotia career options
• Working in Canada
• The Globe and Mail (Careers)

Career Advice and Planning

• University Affairs career advice
• Career planning for working in universities
• Career management
• Career development
• Career tools

Presenting Accomplishments

• Resume and cover letter tips
• Professional portfolio tips
• Best Canadian Cover Letters (70+ examples)
• Best Canadian Resumes (130+ examples)

Articles

• Brand yourself
• Top 12 workplace myths
• Self advocacy in career management
• Career survival