Job & Career Support

  

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Career Advising & Peer Supports

dal.ca/studentsuccess
902-494-3077
Student Union Building (4th floor)

The Bissett Student Success Centre is here to assist you with career resources, advice, and support. Drop by to meet with one of our peer advisors who can support you with:

  • reviewing your resume, CV, or cover letter
  • applying for jobs
  • developing a job search strategy
  • preparing and practicing for an interview
  • using social media in your job search

There are also student success advisors who can help you navigate the world of work and connect your academic and non-academic activities with your future plans and career options. Come talk to an advisor about exploring career paths and options, and identifying your strengths and goals. Call, email, or book online to make an appointment.

Career Counselling

dal.ca/careercounselling
902-494-3077
Student Union Building (4th floor)

The counsellors in the Bissett Student Success Centre can help you evaluate your interests, skills and abilities. They can also help you work through any anxiety you have about your career path, develop strategies to overcome obstacles, and increase your confidence. You'll get support identifying and exploring your interests, increasing your decision-making skills, and making plans to realize your academic and career goals.

Career & Job Fairs

Halifax Universities Career Fair

halifaxcareerfair.ca

Every September Dalhousie participates in the Halifax Universities Career Fair, where you can meet with dozens of organizations looking for bright, engaged students like you!

Job & Career Fair

dal.ca/careerfair

The Job & Career Fair is the largest on-campus career fair, open to all Dalhousie and King’s students. The event takes place every year in February in the Student Union Building.

Online Career Support & Finding Campus Jobs

mycareer.dal.ca

MyCareer is your one-stop, online career and leadership solution. By logging into the website, you can:

  • search job, volunteer, and co-op postings and apply online
  • schedule interviews
  • manage your job search documents
  • register for career and leadership events and workshops
  • access your co-op work term records
  • create and maintain your Co-Curricular Record

You will also find other useful resources, including Career Cruising. This career guidance and planning system features hundreds of detailed occupation profiles including job descriptions, working conditions, education and training needed, earnings, and job outlook.