Self Developed Job Approval

Self-Developed Jobs

If you already know the type of position or specific company that would be a stepping-stone towards your career goals, you may choose to pursue a self-developed job.

Many of our students pursue self-developed jobs. Students who have been successful finding their own employment usually refer to and build upon their networks in order to gain opportunities. Although pursuing self-developed jobs can be more work, there are valuable skills to be gained that will be beneficial beyond graduation.

Job descriptions for self-developed jobs must be reviewed by a Career and Recruitment Specialist for approval. Self-developed jobs must be business-specific and meet our accreditation requirements.

Successfully found employment for your work term?

Confirm your position by creating and submitting a Work Term Record via the myCareer.dal.ca portal. Your assigned Career and Recruitment Specialist will review the position and follow up with your employer to determine whether the job can be approved as your official work term. To assist with this process, ensure you fill in all of the Work Term Record fields, and provide complete job and supervisor details.

Management Career Services will advise you once your work term is approved, or if there are further details for you to provide before a decision is made. Once approved, you will be asked to complete a Work Term Acceptance Agreement in myCareer, acknowledging your responsibilities as a co-op student while on your work term.