Your Career Path to Success!
Mount Career Planning Services
The following is a guideline of recommended career related activities to pursue during your
time at the Mount to help you follow your path to a successful future! Start with the activities
listed under Year 1 and move on from there! Remember to have fun learning where your future
will take you!
YEAR 1
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Select courses that interest you and get to know your profs!
Academic Advising can help you plan your program of study.
Attend study skills workshops - visit website for more details.
Attend career workshops: How to Choose a Major, Job Search, Interview Skills, Resume
and Cover Letter Preparation, and more!
Get involved in campus life. Join a society, club, or the Student Union – enjoy your
university experience and gain valuable skills!
Volunteering allows you to make valuable connections and learn skills that will be
marketable to employers. Attend our Volunteer Fair in the Fall to find opportunities!
Start your Co-Curricular Record; find eligible activities at: http://www.msvu.ca/ccrp.
Need $$ while you are studying? Job postings are available on our website.
Begin a resume and portfolio to document your achievements. Visit one of our road
shows for a quick critique, or book a resume appointment with a career assistant.
Get to know yourself and your options. A career counsellor can help you find out how
your interests, skills, values, personality, and work style affect your choices.
Research careers - Our resource library in Evaristus 218 and website can help with this.
YEAR 2
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Create your LinkedIn profile - Our workshop on Using Social Media to Fast Track your
Job Search will help you with this.
Attend a Drop-In Career Advising session. Visit our website for dates/times.
Research further education requirements for career options you are interested in and
meet with an Academic Advisor to ensure you are taking required courses.
Update your Co-Curricular Record.
Job Shadow - learn whether you will enjoy a particular career. Find people to connect
with through volunteering, attending networking events and LinkedIn.
Attend career building workshops to strengthen your presence in the job market.
Attend career fairs! Practice networking skills while meeting potential future employers!
o Halifax Career Fair (September) / MSVU/SMU Summer Job Fair (February).
Career Planning Services | Evaristus 218 | careerplanning@msvu.ca | www.msvu.ca/careerplanning
YEAR 3
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Research prospective future employers. Tip - The Job Search Resources page of our
website has useful links.
Set up information interviews with employers of interest. Tip - Meet them at career
fairs, professional networking events and via LinkedIn.
Attend career fairs and on-campus employer information sessions or booths. Visit our
website for dates/times.
YEAR 4
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Meet with a career counsellor to help you set goals and stay on track.
Polish your resume - book a critique with a career assistant.
Update your LinkedIn profile and Co-Curricular Record.
Brush up on your interview skills: set up a mock interview with a career counsellor.
Attend all employer related events that are relevant to you.
Get Connected! Learn about the Halifax Partnership Connector Program to connect with
a mentor in your field.
Don’t miss the Halifax Career Fair in September!
Apply for jobs starting EARLY in the Fall Term. Tip - Large organizations set recruiting
deadlines early! Schedule time each week to devote to job search related activities.
Attend the Job Finding Club in April to help you build the tools and support needed to
locate and secure employment!
QUESTIONS? WE CAN HELP!
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Mock interviews
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Job postings
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Co-curricular Recognition Program (CCRP)
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Career Fairs
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Resume and cover letter critiques
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Career Counselling
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Accessing the hidden job market
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Job searching assistance
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Workshops
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Networking strategies
HELPFUL LINKS
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http://www.msvu.ca/careerplanning
http://www.msvu.ca/ccrp
http://www.mountstudents.ca
http://www.msvu.ca/studyskills
http://www.msvu.ca/advising
Career Planning Services | Evaristus 218 | careerplanning@msvu.ca | www.msvu.ca/careerplanning