Peer career advising
Looking for help with your resume, CV, cover letter, or statement of intent? Need ideas for where to start your job search? Not sure what to expect in a job interview? Our peer career advisors help you prepare for and navigate the job search and application process.
They can review your career documents, walk you through job search engines and resources, and help you prepare for interviews.
Peer advising involves:
Reviewing your resume, CV, or cover letter.
Learning how to use myCareer (NetID login required).
Discussing interview preparation tips or staging mock interviews
Getting your headshot taken for your LinkedIn profile.
Don’t have time for an appointment? You can also email your resume, CV, cover letter, or statement of intent (as a Word file) to career.services@dal.ca and receive individualized feedback within 5–7 business days.
Career advising
Curious to see what career paths and opportunities are out there? Our career advisor can provide advice, support, and coaching to meet your individual needs. They can discuss general career or employment-related questions, help you with career exploration, and support you in figuring out what you can do with your degree.
Career advising involves:
Identifying career paths and opportunities that align with your degree, skills, and interests.
Discussing how to build and leverage your network.
Learning how to articulate and showcase your skills to employers.
Developing your job or volunteer search strategies.
Navigating graduate or professional program options